Report from March 1997, the first gathering of what we call the Founding Pioneers, in Rochester, New York, which we refer to as The Yellow Book.
The Yellow Book: Meeting of Pioneers in Nursing Home Culture Change
Resource Category: Culture Change Basics
Understanding the basic principles of person-directed care is the first step in making an informed decision, asking the right questions and moving forward with implementation.
Commitment to Person-Centered Language
Pledge to use to language that is dedicated to creating a culture of Aging that is Life-Affirming, Satisfying, Humane and Meaningful.
Commitment to Person-Centered Language Training
Training ideas and resources to begin the discussion on person-centered language.
National Culture Change Related Organizations
A list and information about national organizations that can help your organization with its culture change journey.
Continuum of a Person-Directed Culture
Illustrates the differences between staff directed and person-directed culture. Examples show how the continuum applies to specific practices
Nurse Competencies
Ten competencies deemed most relevant and critical for nurses to be successful in creating and sustaining person-directed care, useful in identifying specific skills needed by nurses working in culture change settings
The Learning Circle Rules: Action Pact
The Learning Circle is built upon the idea that everyone sitting around the circle has something to contribute and something to learn.
The Learning Circle: Why Use it?
The Learning Circle is built upon the idea that everyone sitting around the circle has something to contribute and something to learn.
Foundational Organizational Practices
Part of Starter Toolkit for Engaging Staff in Individualizing Care
The Language of Culture Change
Words matter and these papers address the importance of language in creating a culture of aging that is life affirming, humane and meaningful
