LTCA 4553 - Leadership, Facilities and Environmental Management

CIP Code: 510718
Description: Students examine leadership procedures for resident-centered care and developing environments that promote dignity and choice. Accessibility, HIPPA compliance, community resources and methods for interdisciplinary care plan requirements, processes, and outcomes are key topics. Students learn quality facilities management and preventive maintenance practices. Efficient and safe work environment guidelines, procedures and protocol will be reviewed with emphasis in emergency preparedness for long term care organizations. Students are required to complete a 120-clock hour internship.

Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: HCA 3003 Principles of Health Organizations Administration and HCA 3113 Aging Processes and Long Term Care.
Co-requisite: LTCA 4103 Collaborative Care in LTCA, HCA 4950 (1 hour) Health Care Administration Capstone, and HCA 4990 (2 hours) Health Care Administration Practicum.
Restrictions: Requires senior standing and advisor permission.