This course evaluates the continuum of long term care and provides an overview of the management and administration of long term facilities and services. It examines special economic, cultural, and social considerations, as well as certain laws and regulations, as they apply to patients in long term care. This course examines administrative and staffing functions and the essential skills necessary to manage long – term care patients and employees. A subcomponent of long care, mental health, is integrated into the coverage of working with the community, programming, public policy, marketing, and financing.