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A Tale of Transformation
Training
by joe angelelli
Posted on Mon Mar 27, 2006 at 08:06:23 AM EST
I showed the just released DVD, A Tale of Transformation, at the recent American Society on Aging conference in Anaheim and it was very well received.
The attendees talked about how useful the DVD (and its accompanying workbook) will be in educating family members, ombudsmen, and other providers about the stages of transformational change.
The folks at Action Pact really did an incredible job developing it. Our thanks to The Commonwealth Fund for making it possible.
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BJBC Issue Brief on Workforce Development Networks
Training
by joe angelelli
Posted on Wed Mar 22, 2006 at 06:57:02 AM EST
The most recent BJBC Issue Brief highlights five examples of successful partnerships between long-term care employers and workforce development networks.
Approximately 600 local workforce areas exist throughout the country and each has a local Workforce Investment Board (WIB) which administers local WIA activities. The WIB selects One-Stop Center operators, identifies eligible training providers, develops links with employers, creates a local plan and oversees the use of funds for employment and training activities.
The Issue Brief describes how the partnerships have overcome barriers, including:
? The relatively low compensation and training levels of direct care jobs create concern that they will be bad investment vehicles for scarce public dollars.
? The health care sector tends to be represented on WIBs by large hospital systems that are adept at capturing funds for use in acute-care, not long-term care, occupations.
? Long-term care providers often do not think
to approach or become involved in the public
workforce investment system. They often
assume that their state?s One-Stop system
largely deals with TANF recipients (TANF?
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families?is
the nation?s welfare-to-work program), who
are presumed to be unsuitable candidates
for direct care work.
Read the whole thing here: BJBC Issue Brief #6 (opens as a .pdf)
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Book Award Winner
Training
by joe angelelli
Posted on Mon Jan 16, 2006 at 12:25:04 PM EST
"What Are Old People For? How Elders Will Save The World", by Dr. Bill Thomas, received one of the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Awards for 2005 (in the catagory of consumer health publications).
I liked this review on Amazon, by gerontology student Carla Libby Gentry:
I found this book to be interesting, challenging and easy to read. Part of the time it reads like a good novel, but each page is packed with jewels of information and ideas. The ideas in this book are being discussed by professionals in long-term care and the book presents a challenge to the traditional theories of aging and reframes the human aging process as part of a larger process of human development.
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I especially liked Dr. Thomas's use of the five ages of the lifecycle and his discussion on DOING and BEING. This was reminiscent in my mind of material I covered when taking pastoral counseling courses and how important it is to get people to feel comfortable just being human and being loved, cared for, and honored. Our society does have a focus on DOING and Dr. Thomas does and excellent job of placing this cultural critique and mode of living under the microscope. Rather than utilizing psychological terms, Thomas explains the importance of BEING in simple to understand and utilize terms.
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In terms of who would benefit from this book and its contribution to the field of gerontology, I believe that it should be read by professional in the field solely for the manner in which it exposes the insidious nature of ageism in our society. Long-term care professionals will benefit from reading this book as would policy makers, politicians, and those seeking to improve the lives of human beings at every stage of human development. I recommend this book. I would enjoy hearing what others think about this book.
I too would enjoy hearing what others think about the book!
FYI: Bill Thomas will be appearing on CBS "The Early Show" on Thursday, Jan 19th.
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Ohio Person Centered Care Coalition
Training
by joe angelelli
Posted on Tue Jan 03, 2006 at 10:25:47 AM EST
The registration brochure for the Ohio Person-Centered Care Coalition meeting on Feb. 3 is available as a .pdf file here
And click on the image below to check out their new website:
This is posted on the Ohio Coalition page to the left, but I thought it deserves more attention -- great work Ohio!
1st Annual Conference of the Ohio Person-Centered Care Coalition
With person-centered care, everyone wins.
In this 1st Annual Conference of the Ohio Person-Centered Care Coalition, state and national leaders in person-centered care will discuss how making changes -- both large and small -- to the way people live and work will impact quality of care, satisfaction & retention rates, and the organizational culture at your nursing home.
SAVE THE DATE
February 2, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Villa Milano Banquet and Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio
Who should attend:
* CEOs/Administrators
* Directors of Nursing
* Social Workers
* Activities Directors
* Clinical Professionals
* Direct Care Workers
Cost: $50.00 per person
Includes lunch provided by the Villa Milano.
Presenters include:
*David Farrell, Project Manager, Quality Partners of Rhode Island and former CEO of the Wellspring Institute
*Donna Hawley, Vice President, Dial Senior Management, Inc.
...and representatives of Ohio KePRO, Eliza Jennings Senior Care Network, and Avon Oaks Retirement Community
Watch for further details and registration information coming soon.
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Celebrate Direct Care Workers
Training
by joe angelelli
Posted on Mon Nov 07, 2005 at 06:31:21 AM EST
Turbo-Charge Your Organization for its Culture Change Journey:
Conference Explores How to Harness the Energy of Direct-Care Workers to Provide Person-Directed Care
Culture change is a journey that can start almost anywhere, but it won't get far unless the nursing assistants, home health aides, and other direct-care workers who provide 80 percent of the hands-on care are truly on board.
To explore ways of improving the quality of care delivered to consumers by improving the quality of direct-care jobs, the Pioneer Network and the Direct Care Alliance are co-hosting Celebrate Direct-Care Workers, the only national conference held by either group this year.
Join us as providers, direct-care workers, and consumers come together to strengthen and support these key workers in order to create a more person-centered environment. Sessions of particular interest for administrators, directors of nursing and other long-term care managers include:
Embracing Person-Directed Care: Improving Relationships between Direct-Care Workers and Nurses
Nurses and Nursing Assistants: United We can
Innovative roles for Direct Care Workers in Culture Change
Creating a Supportive Environment: It's All About Relationship
Building Relationship Among Nurses and Direct Care Workers.
Featured speakers include; Wendy Lustbader, Susan Misiorski, Francis Battisti, Megan Hannan, Anna Oritgara, Jeanne Heid-Grubman; Carol Hegeman, Karen Stobbe and Joanne Rader.
Download the on-site program by clicking HERE (opens as a large .PDF file).
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