Resident-Centered Care in Long-Term Care Facilities
This course explores the foundational principles of delivering individualized, compassionate care in long-term care settings. This course introduces caregivers, healthcare professionals, and long-term care staff to the philosophy and practice of resident-centered care—an approach that honors the preferences, values, and unique life experiences of each resident. Moving beyond task-oriented care, this model emphasizes collaboration, dignity, autonomy, and quality of life. Participants will learn how to incorporate resident voices into care planning, adapt daily routines to support individual choice, and create an environment where residents feel heard, respected, and valued.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Define resident-centered care and explain its core principles in the context of long-term care settings.
- Differentiate resident-centered care from traditional care models, highlighting the benefits for residents and staff.
- Recognize the importance of honoring resident preferences, values, and life histories in care planning and delivery.
- Identify strategies to promote resident autonomy and dignity in daily routines and clinical practices.
- State techniques for effective communication and relationship-building with residents and their families.
- Define how resident-centered care enhances quality of life and contributes to a supportive care culture.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Introduction to Resident-Centered Care
Chapter 2: Is Resident Centered-Care Possible in Long-Term Care?
Chapter 3: Change the Culture to Support Resident-Centered Care
Chapter 4: Resident-Centered Care and Increased Quality of Life
Chapter 5: How Facilities can Support Resident-Centered Care
Chapter 6: Resident Centered-Care and Survey Outcomes
Chapter 7: Training Program for Implementing Resident-Centered Care in Long-Term Care Facilities
Price: $18.00
Contact Hours: 1.5
Course Author
Carey Peerman
Dr. Peerman earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago (2019), a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Radford University (2001), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Radford University (1998). She is a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives, a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, and a Registered Nurse. Additionally, Dr. Peerman also holds certificates in Healthcare Administration- Long Term Care from Mary Baldwin College, Executive Leadership from The University of Notre Dame, Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean DFSS from Aventa, a certificate in Gerontology from The University of Texas-Austin and is a Certified Quality Professional. She also serves as a Healthcare Consultant and is owner of Clear Edge Consulting, LLC. She is the author of Authentic Leadership: Your Journey to a Five-Star Career and The Resilient Leader: A Foundational Guide to Developing Resilient Leadership Vol.1.
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