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Elder's Corner

     

Coalition Purpose: 

To create a better tomorrow by developing environments where people thrive.

Coalition Vision:

Nebraska is a place where Elders and those who care for them live the lives they strive for.

Coalition Values:

Relationships are key to a transformed culture.

Recognize that each person can and does make a difference and has purpose.

Nurture the spirit, mind and body.

Risk-taking is a normal and valuable part of life.

Put the person before the task.

Self-determination is a basic right to be valued.

Community is the antidote to institutionalization.

All people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

Promote the growth, development and empowerment of all.

Shape and use the potential of the environment in all its aspects:  physical, organizational and psycho-social/spiritual.

Practice individual and organizational self-evaluation.  Be open to change.

Recognize that culture change and transformation are not destinations but a journey, always a work in progress.

Seek and share wisdom.  Create a legacy.

 

What's  Happening:

bullet"A Tale of Transformation" workshop will be held at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE on June 5, 2009. Mark you calendars and register today to attend. This is a great way to learn about the stages of transformation for homes working on culture change. What a great way to identify where you are at and get new ideas to further your journey. Click here for the registration flyer!
bulletThe May 2009 newsletter has been distributed via email. If you did not receive a copy, click here to access it.
bulletAn Organizational Culture Assessment Tool was added to the Idea Bank. Check it out!
bulletWould you like to be more involved in the coalition? Do you have some extra culture change energy to put to use? Then we could use your help. The Coalition's Leadership Team has developed many opportunities for involvement through our Fire Starter Teams. For more information, check out the details on the Meeting Minutes page.
bulletWe are looking for speakers on culture change issues to bring into the state. If you have ideas, email the information to Denise Hyde at rxdhyde@cox.net.

 

Upcoming Events:

bullet"A Tale of Transformation" workshop will be held on June 5, 2009 at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE.
bulletThe next newsletter for the coalition will go out in August 2009. If you have any stories you would like to share, please send them to Denise Hyde at rxdhyde@cox.net.
bulletPioneer Network annual conference in Little Rock, Arkansas, August 12-14, 2009. Register at www.pioneernetwork.net.
bulletJune 2010, 5th International Eden Alternative Conference in Denver, Colorado.

 

Websites links:

bulletPioneer Network: http://www.pioneernetwork.net
bulletPioneer Exchange: http://www.pioneerexchange.org
bulletAdvancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes Campaign: www.nhqualitycampaign.org
bulletThe Eden Alternative: www.edenalt.com
bulletActionPact, Inc.: www.culturechangenow.com
bulletMedQIC: www.medqic.org
bulletAmerican Medical Directors Association: www.amda.com
bulletParaprofessional Healthcare Institute: www.paraprofessional.org

 

 

 

 

 



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