Measuring Quality of Care in Assisted Living: A New Tool for Providers, Consumers, and Researchers

The purpose of this column is to discuss innovations and quality improvement efforts in a variety of long-term care settings. These issues are of importance to healthcare professionals as our nation faces the burgeoning growth of the aging population, creating increased demand for improved and innovative long-term care services. This column is coordinated by Marilyn J. Rantz, PhD, RN, FAAN, NHA, e-mail: rantzm@missouri.edu.