Assessing State Investments in Culture Change
Award Amount:
$170,833
Approval Date:
November 14, 2006
Start Date:
December 1, 2006
End Date:
February 29, 2008
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
2519 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, Dist. of Columbia 20008-1520
Principal Investigator:
Robyn I. Stone, Dr.P.H.
Resident-centered care will become the norm in the nation's nursing homes only if all major stakeholders use their influence to stimulate culture change. Because states finance nursing homes and monitor their quality, they are ideal catalysts for change. Several states have already embraced the idea of resident-centered care and are actively promoting culture change; this study will develop case studies of the approaches that six states are pursuing. The project team will disseminate findings through fact sheets, issue briefs, and the Web. Tools and materials will also be available through the Fund's Web site to assist other states seeking to transform their nursing homes.