Pioneering
Change to
Promote Excellent Alternatives in Kansas
Nursing Homes
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Here Be Dragons
What is Culture Change?
Models of Care
Objectives of Change
Potential Benefits
Return Locus of Control to Residents
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Enhance Front Line Staff's Capacity to be Responsive
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Establishing a Home
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Enhance Community Involvement
Taking on the Dragons
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KDOA Recognition Program
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