| Southern Illinois Pioneer Coalition |
Driven
by the desire to make nursing homes, assisted living, and
supportive living facilities a better place in which to live, the Southern Illinois
Pioneer Coalition (SIPC) was formed. The focus of “pioneering”
is on allowing residents to choose how and when their care is provided. Pioneering
creates a facility that is person-centered and more homelike.
Research has shown that facilities the emphasize person centered care experience a higher rate of resident and staff satisfaction. Facility occupancy rates are higher and staff turnover is lower.
Our Vision – is to have every senior adult’s individuality and personal choice be valued and respected by all caregivers.
Our Mission – is to promote, support, and assist a change in the culture of care in every nursing home, assisted living facility, supportive living facility, and family assisted care in the home.
Our Training Events –
| Training Topics | Date | Time | Place |
| Pioneering Approaches to LTC with Jim Kinsey | June 18, 2008 | 8 am to 3:30 pm | John A. Logan College |
| Resident Councils with Tammy Bitner | August 19, 2008 | 1-4 pm | John A. Logan College, Room F119 |
| Dept. of Public Health & Culture Change with Chuck Stone | November 13, 2008 | 1-3 pm | John A. Logan College, Room F119 |
| Culture Change for the Silent & Dementia Resident | February 2009 | 1-3 pm | John A. Logan College |
| Culture Change and Resident Rights | May 2009 | 1-3 pm | John A. Logan College |
Our Meeting Dates –
| Type of Meeting | Date | Time | Place |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | March 12, 2008 | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Egyptian AAA Office |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | May 22, 2008 | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Egyptian AAA Office |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | August 21, 2008 | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Egyptian AAA Office |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | November 20, 2008 | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Egyptian AAA Office |
Frequently Asked Questions –
What is the Southern Illinois Pioneer Coalition?
A group of dedicated and interested volunteers working in partnership with nursing homes and other facilities to promote a change in the culture of care by encouraging person-centered care and homelike surroundings.
Can I join the Coalition?
Yes. To learn, embrace, share, and advocate the pioneer vision, members plan training for professionals and families, created a speakers bureau, and offer networking opportunities.
What does it cost?
There are no membership dues.
Who belongs now?
Volunteers from the general public and professionals in the aging business.
How can I join?
Please contact us by using the “Contact Us” link below.
Related Web Links –
BEAM: Lighting the Way to Culture Change
Eden Alternative
Green House Project
Illinois Pioneer Coalition
Institute for Caregiver Education
Institute for Caregiver Education - Blog
Spot
Kansas Culture Change Coalition
PEAK Nursing Home Education Initiative
Pioneer Exchange
Pioneer Network
Potter, Clay, and Blessings
Quality Partners of Rhode Island
TLC in LTC of Illinois
To learn more about pioneering a change in the culture of care in nursing homes and other facilities, please contact us by using the “Contact Us” link below.
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