Edition: 1
Publication date: 1999-03-15
Dewey code: 362.19683
List Price: $60.00
Price: $35.59
Review Care That Works: A Relationship Approach to Persons with Dementia / The Johns Hopkins University Press:In her widely acclaimed Doing Things, Jitka M. Zgola offered practical and much-needed advice for those caring for persons with Alzheimer disease. Now, in Care That Works, Zgola shows how caregivers can better meet the demanding challenges of their job by building and improving their personal relationships with those in their care. Instead of simply prescribing approaches, Care That Works gives caregivers the information with which they can develop their own approaches, evaluate their effectiveness, and continue to grow in skill and insight. Zgola explains that optimal dementia care involves three elements: a good relationship between the caregiver and the person who has dementia, a safe and nurturing environment, and meaningful activities. Evident throughout the book is Zgola's gift for compassionately portraying the difficulties faced by people with dementia and then suggesting ways to act in a manner that accords such people the respect and dignity they deserve. Topics that receive special attention include communicating with persons who have language deficits and coping with problem behaviors - two critical problems in dementia care. Praise for Jitka M. Zgola's Doing Things:"A valuable resource for professionals, paraprofessionals, and family members working with Alzheimer's disease patients. " - Educational Gerontology"This guide shows how to establish a positive environment for Alzheimer's patients by providing social interaction and productive activity, with an emphasis on treating patients with empathy, courtesy, and dignity. [+]" - Health Progress.
Creator: Nina Timmermans
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2006-10-30
Dewey code: 616
List Price: $23.00
Price: $23.00
Review Prevention Des Handicaps Lies Au Maladies Chroniques / Council of Europe:
Edition: 2
Publication date: 2001-07-13
Dewey code: 613
List Price: $45.00
Price: $34.83
Review Health: The Foundations for Achievement, 2nd Edition / Wiley:This inspirational book provides the philosophical backbone to countless courses for health professionals. It poses two fundamental questions - "What is health?" and "How can more health be achieved?" - and answers them at a depth unmatched by any other text in this field. David Seedhouse shows that these questions lie at the heart of health practice, and explains why all health workers should ponder them deeply. This second edition retains the freshness and enthusiasm of the first, while making the foundations theory and its practical applications clearer and more accessible than ever. The book includes additional material and discussion, new case studies and revised illustrations. * Describes and explores competing theories of health * Establishes a practical and ethical foundation for health promotion and education * Explains the foundations theory - a novel and comprehensive way to understand health * Shows how the foundations theory might be used to create more humane health services.
Creator: Stan Corbett
Publication date: 2002-02
Dewey code: 362.10971
List Price: $29.95
Price: $27.94
Review Health Policy and Federalism: A Comparative Perspective on Multi-Level Governance (Social Union Series) / Queens University, Institute of Intergovernme:
Authors
- Dale Yeatts
- Cynthia Cready
- Linda Noelker
Publication date: 2008-10-31
Dewey code: 362
List Price: $34.95
Price: $23.07
Review Empowered Work Teams in Long-Term Care: Strategies for Improving Outcomes for Residents and Staff / Health Professions Pr:Creating empowered work teams, a method of involving non-management employees in brainstorming, problem solving, and decision making within an organization, has proven successful in the manufacturing sector and is now being applied to the long-term care field. This practical guide illustrates the far-reaching benefits of empowered work teams in long-term care organizations and explains in everyday terms how to implement the concept. Embracing the goals of the culture change movement, empowered work teams infuse direct care workers with a sense of efficacy and accountability. These self-directed teams offer input into care practices, facility procedures, and scheduling in ways that improve outcomes for both staff and older adults. This effective management concept can be applied in all long-term care settings, including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and home health care programs. Staff empowerment offers long-term care administrators multiple advantages, including* improved quality of care * increased staff morale* higher staff retention* enhanced communicationBased on years of research, Empowered Work Teams in Long-Term Care thoroughly describes the rationale behind empowered works teams and the proven positive effects on staff, management, and older adults. The authors present a fully-validated model for introducing the empowered work team concept to direct care staff, gaining support from the administration, and supervising the teamwork process over time. Hands-on tools include assessment forms, staff training materials, and step-by-step implementation guidelines. Guidance and troubleshooting tips are provided in the resource s final chapter. Facility and program administrators, directors of nursing, staff supervisors, and team leaders will find this guidebook an invaluable tool for nurturing a more effective and motivated staff and, as a result, an improved care environment.
Publication date: 1996-04-15
Dewey code: 362.1969792
List Price: $78.50
Price: $78.49
Review Experiencing HIV / Columbia University Press:- Gary Kinsman, author of The Regulation of Desire: Homo and Hetero Sexualities
Authors
- Committee on the Future of Emergency Care in the United States Health System
Publication date: 2007-05-03
Dewey code: 362.18
List Price: $39.95
Price: $23.00
Review Emergency Medical Services: At the Crossroads (Future of Emergency Care) / National Academies Press:"Emergency Medical Services" provides the first comprehensive study on thistopic. This new book examines the operational structure of EMS by presenting an in-depth analysis of the current organization, delivery, and financing of these types of services and systems. By addressing its strengths, limitations, and future challenges this book draws upon a range of concerns: the evolving role of EMS as an integral component of the overall health care system. It covers the topics: EMS system planning, preparedness, and coordination at the federal, state, and local levels; EMSfunding and infrastructure investments; EMS workforce trends and professional education; and, EMS research priorities and funding. "Emergency Medical Services" is one of three books in the "Future of Emergency Care" series. This book will be of particular interest to emergency care providers, professional organizations, and policy makers looking to address the deficiencies in emergency care systems. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a critical component of our nation's emergency and trauma care system, providing response and medical transport to millions of sick and injured Americans each year. At its best, EMS is a crucial link to survival in the chain of care, but within the last several years, complex problems facing the emergency care system have emerged. Press coverage has highlighted instances of slow EMS response times, ambulance diversions, trauma center closures, and ground and air medical crashes. This heightened public awareness of problems that have been building over time has underscored the need for a review of the U. [+]S. emergency care system. Emergency Medical Services provides the first comprehensive study on this topic. This new book examines the operational structure of EMS by presenting an in-depth analysis of the current organization, delivery, and financing of these types of services and systems. By addressing its strengths, limitations, and future challenges this book draws upon a range of concerns: • The evolving role of EMS as an integral component of the overall health care system. • EMS system planning, preparedness, and coordination at the federal, state, and local levels. • EMS funding and infrastructure investments. • EMS workforce trends and professional education. • EMS research priorities and funding. Emergency Medical Services is one of three books in the Future of Emergency Care series. This book will be of particular interest to emergency care providers, professional organizations, and policy makers looking to address the deficiencies in emergency care systems.
Creator: Thomas W. Gardner
Edition: 6 Sub
Publication date: 1999-06
Dewey code: 362
List Price: $114.00
Price: $114.00
Review Health Care Facilities Handbook / Natl Fire Protection Assn:
Creator: Martha Logigian
Edition: 3
Publication date: 1999-04-01
Dewey code: 362.178
List Price: $44.95
Price: $38.21
Review Functions Of A Manager In Occupational Therapy / Slack Incorporated:Many occupational therapists will assume the role of a manager or have supervisory responsibilities during the course of their career. Functions of a Manager in Occupational Therapy, Third Edition, edited by Karen Jacobs, EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA, and Martha K. Logigian, MS, OTR/L, confronts the challenges occupational therapy managers face in today's ever-changing health care environment. Every chapter of this third edition has been completely rewritten and updated, and covers the many issues emerging from modern health care. New chapters include essential information on Change Management, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, and Managing Our Limited Resource: Practitioners, while existing chapters such as Cost Management have been revised to address the additional responsibilities placed upon the practitioner. Emphasis has been placed on how the manager can balance limited resources while still ensuring quality services. Functions of a Manager in Occupational Therapy, Third Edition assists in the professional development of the occupational therapist. Readers learn how to market services, prepare budgets, supervise staff, and prepare documentation for reimbursement. By teaching supervisory, leadership, and management skills, this text successfully prepares the occupational therapist for real-world clinical practice, and provides a foundation for occupational therapists to demonstrate the value of occupational therapy in a variety of service programs.
Edition: 1st
Publication date: 2000-05-15
Dewey code: 362.10684
List Price: $74.95
Price: $59.77
Review Statistical Applications for Health Information Management / Jones & Bartlett Publishers:Published in conjunction with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Statistical Applications for Health Information Management, Second Edition covers the basic biostatistics, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics that are unique to health information management (HIM). The text provides the essential theory while emphasizing practical applications that health information management professionals use in the real world every day. A single case study is woven throughout the book to serve as an example for each statistical process presented. Computer applications used in the real world are emphasized throughout the book, with only a minimal focus on manual applications.
Authors
- Sudhir Arora
- Henry George Adams
Publication date: 1994-04-04
Dewey code: 362.177
List Price: $99.95
Price: $47.00
Review Total Quality in Radiology: A Guide to Implementation / CRC:Total Quality is a practical, proven approach to management that is successfully being applied throughout American industry-and more recently in health care organizations. Total Quality in Radiology: A Guide to Implementation is designed to be used by the neophyte or experienced quality improvement practitioner. Written by two authors with extensive experience in departmental leadership, problem solving, and improvement programs, this new book provides the reader with a step-by-step, practical approach for implementing total quality in a radiology department. The book covers all the principles of total quality and provides the basic tools necessary to begin and implement a detailed QI program. For the administrator, there are examples of actual radiology improvement projects that have been implemented in U. S. hospitals-including successes and setbacks. Lessons learned and pitfalls are openly discussed. For the radiologist, there is a fresh new look at quality from the "customer's" perspective-the patient and referring physician. Examples of programs "in operation" are provided as well as suggestions for other areas where radiology-initiated quality programs may have a positive impact on patient outcome. [+]This book has something for those who want relief from crisis management and wish to maintain an abiding commitment to an improved health care workplace.
Edition: 8
Publication date: 2001-01-01
Dewey code: 362.10968
List Price: $22.95
Price: $22.95
Review The Health of Southern Africa / Juta Academic:The Health of Southern Africa is a comprehensive yet concise source of reference on Community Health for those concerned with the health and well-being of the population of South Africa and its neighbours. Topics include: The Constitution with special reference to Health. The World Health Organization. Epidemiology and Health Statistics. Self-destructive behaviours. The Elderly, Maternal and Child Health, and Family Planning. Food Hygiene, Milk and Water. Genetic Factors and Mental Health. This book equips readers with the information and insight necessary to play an educated and meaningful role in the development of a truly comprehensive primary health care system in South Africa.
Authors
- Flavia Marco
- Maria Nieves Rico
List Price: $30.05
Price: $22.99
Review Mujer y Empleo: La Reforma de La Salud y La Salud de La Reforma En Argentina / Siglo XXI Ediciones:
Creator: James B., M.D. Couch
Edition: 1st
Publication date: 1998-09-15
Dewey code: 362.1
List Price: $87.95
Price: $70.21
Review The Health Care Professional's Guide to Disease Management: Patient-Centered Care for the 21st Century / Jones & Bartlett Publishers:
Edition: 1
Publication date: 1999-11-22
Dewey code: 174.2
List Price: $55.00
Price: $22.99
Review Health Care and the Common Good / University Press of America:Health Care and the Common Good is a timely study on an important issue that affects every American. In this book, JosŽ Lavastida examines the notions of common good and distributive justice as they relate to the problem of access to health care in the U. S. After providing a historical survey of health care that is critical for fully understanding the current state of affairs, Lavastida provides a thorough analysis of the theories and principles that influence the delivery of health care in the U. S. He examines the problems and proposals for reform and develops a Catholic theory of justice that emphasizes a societal obligation to provide equitable health care for all. Finally, he offers several concrete proposals for promoting just access to health care. Comprehensive in scope and passionate in nature, Lavastida's study is an indispensable source for those interested in health care reform and social justice.
Authors
- Sabina Alkire
- Francie Lund
- Vasant Narasimhan
- Fen Osler Hampson
- Sanjeev Khagram
- Tony Vaux
- Michele Anne Clark
- Robert L. Bach
- David L. Heymann
- Mark W. Zacher
- Stephany Griffith-Jones
- Nat J. Colletta
- William C. Clark
- Dana Firas Raad
- Jenny Kimmis
Publication date: 2004-04-30
Dewey code: 362.1
List Price: $29.95
Price: $124.69
Review Human Insecurity in a Global World (Studies in Global Equity) / Global Equity Initiative, Harvard University:The decade of the 1990s witnessed enormous changes in the international environment. The Cold War conclusively ended. Biotechnology and communications technology made rapid advances. Barriers to international trade and investment declined. Taken together, these developments created many opportunities for peace and prosperity. At the same time, with the end of superpower domination, ethnically based intranational conflicts brought on widespread suffering. And while globalization expanded opportunity, growth, and incomes, it increased inequality of incomes and decreased human security. Moreover, as countries have become more closely linked, insecurity in one country has affected security in other countries.
Creator: M. Roy Schwarz
Publication date: 2002-09-17
Dewey code: 362
List Price: $45.00
Price: $26.95
Review Critical Issues in Global Health / Jossey-Bass:Critical Issues in Global Health is an outstanding compAndium of knowledge and thought-from a distinguished panel of internationally renowned medical and public health experts-that offers insight into the most important health issues facing our world's populations. The volume's individual contributors represent a wide range of prestigious health organizations and institutions including the World Health Organization, National Academy of Sciences, Kellogg and Rockefeller Foundations, U. S. Centers for Disease Control, and the American Public Health Association. Edited by C. Everett Koop, Clarence E. Pearson, and M. Roy Schwarz, these never-before-published essays explore the future of international health and explain what will be required in order to provide adequate health and medical care worldwide, especially for underdeveloped countries.
Edition: 1st
Publication date: 2008-03-01
Dewey code: 362.1782
List Price: $29.95
Price: $23.07
Review Pharmacy Practice Experiences: A Student's Handbook / American Pharmacists Association:Pharmacy Practice Experiences (PPEs), previously called clerkships or clinical rotations, are a vital part of pharmacy education. But stepping out of the classroom and into the real world of a pharmacy practice experience can be daunting. Pharmacy Practice Experiences: A Student’s Handbook is a practical, concise resource for student pharmacists about to embark on PPEs.
Publication date: 2008-12-15
Dewey code: 305
List Price: $22.95
Price: $22.95
Review How to Make Your Care Home Fun: Simple Activities for People of All Abilities / Jessica Kingsley Publishers:
Creator: Sophia Schlette
Publication date: 2006-12-31
Dewey code: 362
List Price: $21.00
Price: $21.00
Review Health Policy Developments: Focus on Continuity in Care, Evaluation in Health, IT for Health / Bertelsmann Foundation Publishers:
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Care That Works: A Relationship Approach to Persons with Dementia, Prevention Des Handicaps Lies Au Maladies Chroniques, Health: The Foundations for Achievement, 2nd Edition, Health Policy and Federalism: A Comparative Perspective on Multi-Level Governance (Social Union Series), Empowered Work Teams in Long-Term Care: Strategies for Improving Outcomes for Residents and Staff, Experiencing HIV, Emergency Medical Services: At the Crossroads (Future of Emergency Care), Health Care Facilities Handbook, Functions Of A Manager In Occupational Therapy, Statistical Applications for Health Information Management, Total Quality in Radiology: A Guide to Implementation, The Health of Southern Africa, Mujer y Empleo: La Reforma de La Salud y La Salud de La Reforma En Argentina, The Health Care Professional's Guide to Disease Management: Patient-Centered Care for the 21st Century, Health Care and the Common Good, Human Insecurity in a Global World (Studies in Global Equity), Critical Issues in Global Health, Pharmacy Practice Experiences: A Student's Handbook, How to Make Your Care Home Fun: Simple Activities for People of All Abilities, Health Policy Developments: Focus on Continuity in Care, Evaluation in Health, IT for HealthTop headlines: Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu Who is the mystery 'iPhone Girl'?: Pictures of an Asian factory worker found on a new iPhone sold to a British customer have generated keen discussion on the Internet about her identity and her fate. ›15:10 Meat co. takes blame for deadly outbreak: The head of Canada's biggest meat processor said on Wednesday his company was fully accountable for a deadly nationwide outbreak of listeriosis food poisoning. ›22:42 Q&A: Policing School Shootings: A disturbed 14-year-old wounds four before killing himself in Clevelandjust another spasm of violence in another bloody year for Americas schools. 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