John Pratt Receives ACHCA Journalism Award

The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) recently awarded a Jones & Bartlett Learning author with the ACHCA 2010 Journalism Award. The award winner, John Pratt, MHA, FACHCA, is the author of recent Third Edition of Long-Term Care: Managing Across the Continuum.

The prestigious Journalism Award recognizes an individual or organization for excellent journalistic achievement representing fair and accurate content related to the long-term care industry during the twelve months prior to the submission of the award nomination.

Mr. Pratt created the Long-Term Care Management Institute at Saint Joseph's College of Maine to enhance long-term care by improving the education of long-term care managers. He currently serves as its Director. A prolific writer, John has authored many articles relating to long-term care, leadership and management, and a textbook which has been used by many colleges and universities in training future leaders in the field. His text, Long-Term Care: Managing Across the Continuum is now in its 3rd edition and is highly regarded as one of the most comprehensive books in the long-term care field.

Mr. Pratt has developed online courses and degrees, as well as numerous continuing education courses. Many long-term care leaders call on him to share his expertise, both formally and informally. He represents the best in the field of education, and is committed to spreading his educational influence through his writing efforts.