Abstract
Nursing home administrators represent wide variations in academic training. General educational levels do not seem to affect administrative preparation in key domains of practice-specific academic fields of study are more relevant. Hence, sole emphasis on higher educational requirements for licensure appears to be a misdirected strategy for improving quality of care and enhancing management efficiencies in nursing homes. Educational paradigms studied have strengths and weaknesses in furnishing various job skills. These results are helpful in defining strategic actions for addressing both current deficiencies and future training needs. A specialized long-term care model that incorporates appropriate clinical and business skills is recommended. The roles of continuing education and executive educational offerings also need streamlining. These initiatives would require a joint effort from policymakers, academicians, and practitioners.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 101-115 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Hospital and Health Services Administration |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Feb 20 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Leadership and Management