| 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 professional and family assisted care in the home.
Workshops & Conferences
| Topics | Date | Time | Place |
| Illinois Pioneer Coalition: State Summit | October 4-5, 2011 | 8 am - 4 pm | Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Springfield, IL |
| Walk a Mile in My Shoes by Richard Taylor | November 8, 2011 | 9-11 pm 7-8:30 pm |
First United Methodist Church, 300 School St, Carterville * |
| If Penguins Can Do It, So Can We (Preparing a Community for Culture Change) |
February 9, 2012 | 8:30 am - noon | First United Methodist Church, 300 School St, Carterville * |
| Culture Change: Consistent Assignments by Leslie Pedtke | May 2012 | TBD | First United Methodist Church, 300 School St, Carterville * |
* Use this link to get directions to the First United Methodist Church in Carterville.
Our Advisory Committee
| Advisory Meetings | Date | Time | Place |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | November 15, 2011 | 8:30-9:30 am | Egyptian AAA Office ** |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | February 17, 2012 | 8:30-9:30 am | Egyptian AAA Office ** |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | May 2012 | 8:30-9:30 am | Egyptian AAA Office ** |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | November 2012 | 8:30-9:30 am | Egyptian AAA Office ** |
** Use this link to get directions to the 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.
How can I help in the Coalition's efforts?
Please contact the Egyptian AAA by using the "Contact the Egyptian AAA" link at the bottom of this page.
Related Web Links
BEAM: Lighting the Way to Culture Change
Eden Alternative
Green House Project
Illinois Pioneer Coalition
Institute for Caregiver Education
PEAK Nursing Home Education Initiative
Pioneer Network
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More Information on Pioneering
Family Caregivers - Resource Guide
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