| 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 family assisted care in the home.
Workshops & Training Events --
| Training Topics | Date | Time | Place |
| Culture Change & Quality of Life by Todd Shackelford | February 25, 2010 | 1-3 pm | Carterville Community Center * |
| Dining and Culture Change by Action Pack | April 28, 2010 | 9 am to 4 pm | Church of Christ, 3101 S. Park in Herrin |
| Culture Change and Medication Administration by Kathi Steinkamp and Jim Byars of Omnicare Pharmacy | May 11, 2010 | 1-3 pm | Carterville Community Center * |
| Culture Change for Resident & Family Councils | August 17, 2010 | 1-3 pm | Carterville Community Center * |
| Culture Change: Be the Change Summit Sponsors Opportunity |
October 12 & 13, 2010 | 8 am - 4 pm | Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Springfield, IL |
| Culture Change & Assisted Living, Supportive Living, In-Home, and Nursing Home Care (tentative) | November 16, 2010 | 1-3 pm | Carterville Community Center * |
* Use this link to get directions to the Carterville Community Center.
Our Meeting Dates --
| Type of Meeting | Date | Time | Place |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | March 2, 2010 | 8:30-9:30 am | Egyptian AAA Office ** |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | May 18, 2010 | 8:30-9:30 am | Egyptian AAA Office ** |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | August 24, 2010 | 8:30-9:30 am | Egyptian AAA Office ** |
| SIPC Advisory Committee | November 23, 2010 | 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.
Can I join the Coalition?
Yes. To learn, embrace, share, and advocate the pioneer vision, members plan training for professionals and families, created a speakers bureau, and offer networking opportunities.
What does it cost?
There are no membership dues.
Who belongs now?
Volunteers from the general public and professionals in the aging business.
How can I join?
Please Contact the Egyptian AAA by using the "Contact the Egyptian AAA" link below.
Related Web Links --
BEAM: Lighting the Way to Culture Change
Eden Alternative
Green House Project
Illinois Pioneer Coalition
Institute for Caregiver Education
Institute for Caregiver Education - Blog Spot
Kansas Culture Change Coalition
PEAK Nursing Home Education Initiative
Pioneer Network
Quality Partners of Rhode Island
To learn more about pioneering a change in the culture of care in nursing homes and other facilities, please Contact the Egyptian AAA by using the "Contact the Egyptian AAA" link below.
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