Supporting Department Roles and Importance to Specific LTC Settings and Services
Week 8 Topic Options: Select a Topic – Option 1, 2, or 3, then choose at least two content areas for your discussion. Example: Topic 2 – Supporting Department Roles and their Importance to Specific LTC Settings and Services – you decide to discuss the dietary department, social services department, and activities department for assisted living facilities.
Clearly State the Topic and Options You Selected at the Top of Your Initial Posting:
Topic Option 1 – Admission Processes, Requirements, and Roles: Assisted Living Facilities, Home Health Agencies, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Topic Option 2 – Supporting Department Roles and Importance to Specific LTC Settings and Services: Dietary, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Social Services, Activities, Religious Services, Concierge, Medical Records, Supply Clerk, and Privacy Officer.
Topic Option 3 – Importance and Roles of Strategy, Marketing, and Business Development for Specific LTC Settings and Services: Strategic Planning, Marketing Methods, Business Development Approaches, and Trends.
CHOSEN TOPIC 2 – Supporting Department Roles and Importance to Specific LTC Settings and Services: FOCUSING ON Medical Records & Social Services.
A minimum of two APA references with correlating in-text citation(s) are required from the week’s content or UMGC library. The word count guide is no more than 500
Week 8 Required Reading Materials and Activities:
Read Chapter 13 from the eBook (Chapter 13, pages 274 – 287): Dimensions of Long-Term Care Management: An Introduction (2nd Edition)
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Watch the Following Video:
Video on SNF Social Workers: https://youtu.be/mSoIG9L5wIo
Read the Following Publications:
The Role of Registered Dietitians in Long-Term Care PDF
Read the Welcome to Your Ancillary and Supportive Services Departments Rotation Letter PDF
CMS MLN Fact Sheet on Medical Records and Access Requirements PDF
