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Changing the culture of long-term care: Moving beyond programmatic change

Abstract

As the culture change movement grows, there is a need to distinguish between cultural and programmatic change. This article contends that ''values in action,'' actual workforce and caregiving practices, do not always reflect an organization's espoused values. Often, this is because programmatic changes are made without the meaningful input of residents and staff. The article emphasizes the need to flatten traditional hierarchy and involve residents and direct-care workers in planning and implementing changes in workplace culture.

Author

Misiorski, Susan, and Karen Kahn

Publication Date

2005

Published In

Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care

Publisher

The Haworth Press

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