Abstract
Obtaining appropriate long-term care is a problem common to individuals in need. community service providers, regulatory agencies. and fiscal intermediaries. The fragmented nature of the long-term care system precludes natural linkages among service programs. The Long-Term Care information System Assessment Process was developed anddemonstrated to be a communication link among programs and agenciesconcerned with long-term care. The use of its common language tools for decision making and program organization leads to the provision of appropriate long-term care, efficient use of resources, and effective community care.