Abstract |
Getting Started introduces readers to the culture change journey. The introduction defines culture change and makes a strong argument for why long-term care organizations should join this movement to transform nursing homes into person-centered communities in which residents and workers thrive. In subsequent chapters, readers are introduced to the personal stories of individuals who have embraced culture change, a process for assessing their organization's readiness for change, and the importance of examining and realigning values, mission, and vision statements. The majority of the handbook, however, is devoted to 13 training modules designed to introduce culture change values to the entire nursing home community and to begin the process of transformation. The modules include detailed facilitator guides and handouts. |
