We’re already in the midst of nursing home culture change
Posted by Patti on March 25th, 2007 / Print This Post
Excellent article about how Minnesota nursing homes are embracing culture change.
Coaching families to help nursing homes create that type of care is the focus of a free state-sponsored conference today at the RiverCentre in St. Paul.The conference comes at a time when state agencies and the nursing home industry are struggling to guide the long-term-care system into a future of fewer and better nursing homes, with many more home-based alternatives.
“We’re already in the midst of nursing home culture change,” said Rosalie Kane, a researcher at the University of Minnesota and national expert on nursing home care. “There’s a lot of momentum for change, and families can be a powerful force to keep it up.”
Make sure you read all of it.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:53 pm
Will they hold these conferences in every state? It would be good for them to do so.
April 20th, 2007 at 11:34 am
The conference was sponsored by the Minnesota Culture Change Coalition. There are Coalitions in many states - check http://www.pioneernetwork.net/champions-of-change/NewChampions.php to see if there is one in your state.
April 20th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
Thanks…I went over and found ALL sorts of really good stuff. We have linked to your site many times here and will continue to do so.
April 23rd, 2007 at 5:45 pm
Thank you Marilyn.