Pioneer Network hosts a national conference that is a showcase for innovative thought and transformative practices in the long-term care culture change movement — as well as an opportunity to facilitate communication among people interested in propelling this important work.

A Call to Action 2008   
On August 20th - 22nd, innovators from across the country joined in "A Call To Action" at Pioneer Network's 8th National Conference in Washington D.C.  Our nation's capital was the ideal setting for three thought-provoking days that showcased the pioneering efforts of individuals, associations, state coalitions and organizations whose calls to action are transforming the culture of aging and long-term care across America. During the conference, new attendees and conference alumni networked as an interactive learning community to gather tools for the change process and to make individual and collective calls to action that support the needs and voices of our elders. The conference also provided unique opportunities to share and disseminate knowledge representing key resources and strategic approaches to initiate, support and sustain innovation and adoption of person-directed care.

Sessions focused on a wide spectrum of essentials for culture change implementation including organizational change processes, workforce engagement, leadership empowerment, environmental transformations, corroborating research outcomes, public policy challenges and the role of technology. Participants also attended sessions with national organizations representing the Campaign for Quality Care to discuss key issues with CQC representatives including barriers, educational development, standards of practice, involvement in state coalitions and professional exchange participation.  After three exciting and exhilarating days filled with information, inspiration and motivation, the conference closed with a unified call to action for the future of improving long-term care and supporting its future design. By articulating and disseminating a shared vision and set of practices based on the importance of relationships to create a "home," this event was truly representative of the best in all of us to examine our own beliefs and become pioneers of change in communities across the nation.

 A Call to Action Program Booklet (pdf)

Ripples to Waves 2007
Program Booklet (pdf)

Let Freedom Ring 2006
Program Booklet (pdf)
Declaration of Interdependence (pdf)

There's No Place Like Home 2004
Program Booklet (pdf)

Carter Catlett Williams Converner's Remarks
Booklet available in our store

Creating Home in the Nursing Home
A NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CULTURE CHANGE AND THE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

On April 3, 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Pioneer Network hosted a historic symposium on the impact of innovative environmental design on creating home and community for nursing home residents. Click here for complete information.