Journal article
Delivering services to the rural elderly: a study of policy implementation
Journal of case management, Vol.3(1), pp.13-20
1994
PMID: 8000316
Abstract
This article presents an analysis of two demonstration projects designed to improve delivery of services to elderly residents of rural Nebraska. One project employs a statewide system of care management focused on individual clients. In the other, local agencies in four communities coordinate services by using the local senior center as a focal point. This article uses established theory of policy implementation to illustrate problems encountered in starting new social programs that require state-local cooperation. Four guidelines are suggested for policymakers: (a) if local agencies are responsible for implementation, local managers must be involved in all the planning activities for new programs; (b) clear guidelines are needed to be sure that there is consensus concerning the details of implementation; (c) all health care providers should be involved in implementation when health care services are being coordinated; and (d) community coordinating councils can be effective.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Delivering services to the rural elderly: a study of policy implementation
- Creators
- B FosterJ SusmanK MuellerA BowmanK Lunt
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of case management, Vol.3(1), pp.13-20
- PMID
- 8000316
- ISSN
- 1061-3706
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 1994
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy; Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9984214855902771
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