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- The primary purpose of state culture coalitions is to advance culture
change in their respective states. Coalition activities often include educational
programs and networking meetings for providers; education and involvement of consumers;
communications including a newsletter and website; and education of policymakers
and regulators about culture change. To learn more about the coalitions for each
state, see the contact information
here.
- Changing the existing physical environment of nursing homes in ways
that improve residents' quality of life and without major expenditures can happen.
It simply requires a commitment to improve the living environment for all residents
– not to simply become homelike, but to become an actual home for the residents
within the larger community of the overall nursing home. The Design on a Dollar
journey provides easy "how-to" instructions and tips to make
environmental changes cost-effective while involving your whole community. Begin
the journey and
learn more here.
- Nursing homes engaged in "culture change" to become more
resident-centered in their approach achieve higher occupancy rates and increased
revenue, according to a study comparing culture change adopters with a comparison
group of traditional nursing homes. Over the four-year study period, homes undergoing
culture change realized an additional 3 percent in occupancy and over $11 per bed
per day in extra revenue. Learn more here...
- Promising Practices in Dining is the first
topic in Pioneer Network's Promising Practice tool that re-evaluates the methods
by which providers honor resident dignity and choice in dining. Pioneer Network
has incorporated and highlighted promising practices in dining from a broad range
of nursing homes and care settings to create this easy-to-use resource. Read more...
- Dining With Friends is a program that offers innovative
solutions to the adverse effects dementia has on nutrition, hydration and socialization.
Learn more or purchase the video and tool kit for operational dining changes here.
- Many facilities struggle financially to meet nutritional needs,
maintain the 12-hour rule and offer meal choices. The Hot Food Cart
is a system that allows residents to choose meal choices and how much they want
to eat. It is based on the philosophy that a care facility is home to a resident
and they should have a voice in what food they are served. Read more...
- The contacts on this list of Eden Registered Homes
and Green Houses can
provide advice on starting the culture change journey, motivating staff and
leadership. You may contact them to set up tours of their facilities and
talk to them about how, why and where culture change took place. Read
more...
- The Pioneer Network partnered with the Paraprofessional Healthcare
Institute to produce this powerful tool for organizations that are beginning
the process of de-institutionalizing services and individualizing care.
It is a resource filled with exercises and tools for individuals at all levels of
an organization. Getting Started is based upon dozens of interviews
with leaders in long-term care organizations who have been on the journey toward
cultural transformation for three or more years. Learn more here:
http://www.pioneernetwork.net/Store/GettingStarted/
- The Eden Alternative is an international not-for-profit
organization dedicated to transforming care partners and elders’ environments
into habitats for human beings that promote quality of life and overall well being
for all involved
http://www.edenalt.org/
- Pioneer Network is a center for all stakeholders
in the field of aging, long term care and assisted living whose focus is on providing
home and community for elders
http://www.pioneernetwork.net
- Household Matters: A Good Life 'Round the Clock
A Compendium for the New Horizon of Long-Term Care
With support from Commonwealth Fund, Sunflower Foundation and the Kansas Department
on Aging, Meadowlark Hills has worked with Action Pact, Inc. to create an integrated
toolkit of materials and systems for use by long-term care providers (and others)
with a stake in transforming the culture of nursing homes in a sustainable fashion.
Learn more
http://www.pioneernetwork.net/Store/HouseholdMatters/
- Throughout this website you’ll find culture change
stories as well as products and services to help get you going or continue
on your journey home.
http://www.actionpact.com
- The Institute for Caregiver Education
is a non-profit organization that fosters the highest quality of life for elders
and caregivers through cultural transformation and professional development www.caregivereducation.org/site/PageServer
- A Tale of Transformation DVD & Workbook
A Tale of Transformation: Four Stages Tell the Story, focuses on the work
by Leslie A. Grant, PhD of University of Minnesota and LaVrene Norton, MSW of Action
Pact, Inc. It is filled with images, learning circles, and stories of culture change
that will guide you whether you're at the earliest stage (institutional) or have
already transformed your facility and energized your staff in the transformational
and neighborhood stages, or completely renovated into the Household Model. The workbook
includes exercises and team activities specific to each stage. Learn more
http://www.pioneernetwork.net/Store/TaleofTransformation/
- The American Association of Homes & Services for the
Aging is a national organization representing 5,000 not-for-profit nursing
homes, retirement communities, assisted living residences and senior housing. www.aahsa.org
- The Center to Promote Health Care Studies, Inc.
is a 33-year-old New York State training center for nursing home personnel concentrating
on culture change, service excellence, team building, management and supervisory
development, infection control, and much more. www.centerfortraining.com
- Action Pact, Inc. is a midwest company of trainers,
consultants and educators who assist nursing homes and other elder care organizations
in becoming resident-directed.
www.culturechangenow.com
- The Green House Program is intended
to de-institutionalize long-term care by eliminating large nursing facilities and
creating viable homes that spread THE GREEN HOUSE® vision, demonstrating more
powerful, meaningful, and satisfying lives, work, and relationships. www.ncbcapitalimpact.org/thegreenhouse
- The IDEAS Institute is a premier resource of information
for healthcare professionals working with older adults. www.ideasinstitute.org
- The Live Oak Institute is dedicated
to transforming the places where elders live and the services they receive. Since
1977, it has been a pioneer in person-centered care.
www.liveoakinstitute.org
- The Society for the Advancement of Gerontological Environments
(SAGE) is dedicated to promoting a better quality of life for seniors.
www.sagefederation.org
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