Foundations of Long-Term Care Administration

Long-term care administration manages facilities serving older and disabled adults across the continuum of care. Sound practice rests on understanding the structure, regulation, and operational principles of these settings. This foundational course provides that base. By the end of this course you will be able to describe the continuum of long-term care settings, recognize the regulatory frameworks that govern them, understand operational principles including staffing and quality, and identify the financial models that support these services. What you will learn: - The continuum of long-term care including skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and home- and community-based services - The regulatory frameworks at federal and state levels and their inspection processes - The role of resident assessment instruments and care planning requirements - Staffing principles including ratios, scheduling, and workforce challenges - Quality measurement frameworks and public reporting - Financial models including Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and long-term care insurance - The role of leadership culture in resident outcomes and staff retention The course uses readings, regulatory summaries, case examples, and reflection questions. Each module ends with applied exercises. This course is written for administrators, aspiring administrators, healthcare professionals moving into management, and clinicians strengthening operational understanding. By the end you will have a structured understanding of long-term care administration and a clearer view of the levers that shape resident outcomes and operational performance.