Lecture 3 - Cultural Change

Question 1

Define Culture Change

Answer 1

in LTC, it represents a PARADIGM shift from a traditional, institutional LTC and making it PERSON-centred home

Question 2

What is culture change in LTC? hint a philosophy….

Answer 2

A philosophy and process that seeks to transform the LTC from an institutional and restrictive home, to one of choice and empowerment!

Question 3

True or False

“Culture change a deep personal change on how we view quality of life and not redecorating/changing the building”

Answer 3

TRUE! We must change as health care professionals, it is a choice. Change our view on quality of life for those we serve.

Question 4

How do traditional LTC homes describe home?

Answer 4

We work there and it is an institution. The building is a “facility” rather than a home

Question 5

How does a person-centred view describe home?

Answer 5

A place for privacy, it is their HOME and we work where they live. 
- A place to enjoy intimacy 
- A place to be alone 
- Enjoy hobbies 
ETC

Question 6

How can we make it feel more like home?

Answer 6

ASK what will make it better
- What is different from here and your old house
- What don’t you like about the facility
- Do you like to wake up early or later
- Bring in certain smells, pillows, colours, etc
ETC

Question 7

What is the EDEN ALTERNATIVE?

Answer 7

A PCC (person-centred care) approach

• It is committed to transforming care environments into habitats for humans.
• Compassion is the anti-dote for loneliness
• Opportunities to cure helplessness
• Spontaneity as an anti-dote for boredom