This nation study of 218 nursing home social workers indicated much of their knowledge and skills about discharge planning were acquired on the job and they nee

Praise for earlier editions: "Beaulieu's book... clearly articulates what on-the-ground nursing home social work practice involves... These resources are useful

Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their a

Covers the changing face of nursing homes, charts and doumentation, legal auspices, screening, transfer & discharge, policies, surveys, diagnosis & treatment, e

ìBeaulieuís decades of social work practice illuminate every chapter, her years of networking with colleagues in Massachusetts and nationwide enhance every pa