This course examines healthcare delivery models designed to meet the needs of older adults and those with disabilities and chronic health conditions. It explores the experience of the patients and caregivers receiving these services as well as the professional workforce who provides them. It also examines the methodologies used to make decisions that impact internal and external customers.
Outcomes: Analyze the challenges and opportunities faced by the US healthcare system related to changing demographics; Apply theories of aging and disability to the management of post-acute and long-term care services; Compare healthcare delivery models used in post-acute and long-term care services; Articulate the roles, responsibilities, and challenges faced by post-acute and long-term care professionals; Articulate the social justice and ethical issues associated with aging and disability in the context \\nof post-acute and long-term care environments.
Outcomes: Analyze the challenges and opportunities faced by the US healthcare system related to changing demographics; Apply theories of aging and disability to the management of post-acute and long-term care services; Compare healthcare delivery models used in post-acute and long-term care services; Articulate the roles, responsibilities, and challenges faced by post-acute and long-term care professionals; Articulate the social justice and ethical issues associated with aging and disability in the context \\nof post-acute and long-term care environments.