1st Edition
An Introduction to Health Information Technology in LTPAC Settings
Preface
Section 1: General Environment
Chapter 1: A Decade of Policy Impacts on HIT Maturity in LTC (ARRA,
HITECH, IMPACT)
Chapter 2: Introduction to HIT in LTC (hardware, software and
telecommunications)
Section 2: Systems
Chapter 3: Life Cycles of HIT Systems in LTC
Chapter 4: Technologies for Nursing Homes
Chapter 5: Technologies for Assisted Living
Chapter 6: Technologies for Home Health
Chapter 7: Telemedicine Applications in LTC
Chapter 8: Specialized Computer Applications for LTC (Health Information
Exchange Networks, Expert Systems, Computer Assisted
Instruction Systems, Patient Portals, mHealth)
Chapter 9: Security and Privacy in the Electronic Age in LTC
Section 3: Administration
Chapter 10: HIT Leadership Competencies Needed in LTC Systems
Chapter 11: An LTPAC Strategic Roadmap
Section 4: Other Considerations
Chapter 12: International Perspectives on LTC HIT
Chapter 13: The Next 20 Years: Future Applications in LTC
Biography
PhD Alexander, RPh John, MS Pettit
