Nursing Administration Handbook

Book excerpt: The fourth edition of this very successful & highly regarded textbook introduces, updates, or explores with freshened emphasis: restructuring & the delivery of nursing services, integrated delivery systems, the managed care environment, subacute care, patient-focused care, case management, & interdisciplinary teams. Changes in management style are covered including participatory staff involvement, outcome-based decision making, statistically based evaluations, strategic planning, new developments in QI, advances in computer technology & information management, the increased complexity of ethical issues, & the changing human resources scene.