Pratt's Long-Term Care

Written by Steven Chies and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, Pratt's Long-Term Care: Managing Across the Continuum, 5th Edition is a textbook designed for college and university students. The text provides a comprehensive overview of management across the full spectrum of long-term care environments, establishing foundational knowledge for future health administrators.

The thematic coverage moves from broad policy structures to practical operational challenges. Content addresses the specific impacts of the Affordable Care Act on service delivery and details how care settings responded to the challenges of COVID-19. The text also details the growing role of modern technology in daily care operations, focusing on electronic health records and behavior sensors used in patient monitoring.

This updated volume appears on the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Board 2022 recommended reference list for CORE, NHA, RCAL, and HCBS licensing exams. The textbook provides relevant context for academic study and administrative preparation.