HCS 437 Week 1 Complete Discussion 1. What is meant by a continuum of care? What are some levels of care along the continuum, and what are some of the services provided within those levels? (Example: Extended Care (nursing home), Acute Care (hospital), Ambulatory Care (adult day care), etc…) Discussion 2. What are the goals of long-term care? (Key talking points should include independence, safety, and care coordination.) Individual Assignment – Concept of LongTerm Care Paper Resource: Concept of Long-Term Care Paper Grading Criteria located on your student website Write a 1200- to 1,450-word paper about your concept of long-term care and the population it serves. Address the following in your paper: · Did this week- readings change your concept of long-term care? If so, how has it changed? · Provide two examples of current events related to long-term care. How might these examples increase awareness of long-term care? · What are three long-term care populations evident in your local community? Were you aware of these? Provide at least 3 peer-reviewed scholarly references. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
