2006-07-20 07:05:59 · 10 answers · asked by Sally S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Actually, this may vary from state to state. There are federal regulations for hospice (called Conditions of Participation), which spell out the requirements for hospice, including the various positions.
Many states also have "licensure" issues which also define the requirements for positions.
While having a medical background certainly helps the administrator to be the most qualified and objective, it's not necessarily required. Backgrounds in nursing, medicine, social work are very helpful. However I know successful administrators with backgrounds/education in Business Administration as well. I even know some with only life experience, and no degree! ( not a recommendation, however).
The federal regulations actually state that the "Governing Body" must designate an individual who is responsible for the day to day operation of the organization. It does not define the credentials. It does define the credentials of the direct providers, including the Medical Director.
2006-07-22 16:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by kay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a great question, my friend is doing exactly this right now and is almost done with school. He is taking the approach of working as a LCPC which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He's also working internships at elderly care facilities to help round out his gradute degree. You could look at a program like this that also has some kind of business or healthcare management degree associated with it. Not a full blown MBA but something that gets you closer. That way with your LCPC you have some medical background, you can work with doctor's, nurses, the patients and have the background for working compassionately with the families. With the business side you'll obviously have the Administration aspect down to run the facility.
2006-07-20 14:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by jasenlee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MBA in Health Care Administration or Health Care Management. These degrees gives you skills that apply to health care organizations of all kinds, including:
* Hospitals
* Health plans
* Managed care organizations
* Long-term care settings
* Clinics
* Academic medical centers
* Hospices
* Home health agencies
* Public health departments
So you already are specialized!
2006-07-20 16:50:39 · answer #3 · answered by Expert Answers™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Masters in Healthcare Administration with specialization in long term care
2006-07-20 14:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by garfield 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely, you would need a Master's of Science in nursing. You may even need your Bachelor's in
Business Administration. Good Luck!!!
2006-07-20 14:10:41 · answer #5 · answered by belinda f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nursing degree, you would need to a registered nurse with a four year bachelor's degree and have experience in the field.
2006-07-20 14:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by ekaty84 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This job requires a B.A. or higher degree in nursing or another health-related field. You also have to be a registered, licensed nurse (for California anyway).
2006-07-20 14:09:53 · answer #7 · answered by penpallermel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YesI would say a bachelors in Social Services
2006-07-20 14:10:06 · answer #8 · answered by kristin22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is helpful to have a degree in socialwork or nursing. Both are needed in this job.
2006-07-20 14:09:21 · answer #9 · answered by helen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably social work or psychology
2006-07-20 14:07:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋