About the Institute for Quality Improvement in Long Term Health Care Southwest Texas State University is nestled within the beautiful hill country of Central Texas at San Marcos. As the University strives for excellence in education, so too, does the Texas Long Term Care Institute. Under the umbrella of the College of Health Professions, the activities of the Institute are focused on maximizing the quality of life for those individuals in a long term care setting. The Texas Long Term Care Institute is primarily a research entity. The Institute is funded in part by the Texas State Legislature on a biennial basis and in part through income generating activities.
Conduct needs assessments for improving the quality of long term health care.
Provide educational programs and training which promote quality long term care services for Texas residents. Provide funding for research activities which will improve the quality of care provided by long term health care delivery systems within the State of Texas. Disseminate information to care providers, state officials, and state legislators relating to quality improvement in long term health care.