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Rantz, Marilyn J.; Vogelsmeier, Amy; Manion, Pam; Minner, De; Markway, Betty; Conn, Vicki; Aud, Myra A.; Mehr, David R. – Gerontologist, 2003
Describes the development of a statewide strategy to improve resident outcomes in nursing facilities, and presents some evaluative data from this strategy. Results reveal that the partnership has resulted in state agency staff having information from analyses about resident needs. Suggests that other states should consider building partnerships…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Needs Assessment, Nursing Homes, Older Adults
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Taber, Merlin A.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1980
Cost effectiveness of the program cannot be accurately determined. Assessment is based on actual self-care rather than proving poverty. A flexible approach is taken toward disability level and family support. States should keep community care flexible and available at acceptable cost. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Delivery Systems, Geriatrics, Gerontology
Dolloph, Frances; And Others – 1995
In 1988, Shepherd College-South Branch (SC-SB), a rural institution serving primarily place-bound adults, began offering non-nursing courses that would transfer to three regional nursing programs. Student requests, however, and a recognized shortage of registered nurses led to the establishment of a two-year rural nursing program in 1993. A county…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Finance, Labor Needs, Needs Assessment
Ernst, Nora S. – 1980
A project was undertaken to develop a competency-based educational curriculum to meet the job requirements of nursing home training coordinators. During the project, researchers assessed the current state of the role of nursing home training coordinators and the performance competencies needed by them. In addition, curriculum guidelines were…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications, Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education