LEARNING COLLABORATIVES BUILD BETTER TEAMS AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES
In the short video below from Rackleff House, Administrator Alex Vice sums up the essence of LiveWell: “It’s helping me slow down. Think outside the box. And use a team effort. One person can never do anything all by themselves.”
In the complicated setting of an assisted living or residential care facility, it’s true that one person can’t do everything alone. It takes teamwork and communication to get the day to day work done. And even more so during a time of an evacuation or re-entry, or managing a COVID outbreak.
The LiveWell Method creates the structure for teams to work together to make sure that residents are safe. We have found that when teams use a practice such as the Huddle, it creates a consistent and reliable way to address the issues that arise every day. The Huddle is a 7-9 minute meeting of all staff during each shift. The leader runs through a series of questions to identify any current issues in the community.
VIRTUAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVES ADVANCE THEIR SKILLS WHILE BUILDING COMMUNITY
Congratulations to Rackleff House, Adams House, Willow Place, Spring Meadows, Wildflower Lodge, and McLoughlin Place, the first group of communities who will complete the virtual LiveWell Learning Collaborative on October 27!
They have learned how to Huddle, track measures like Falls on their Quality Boards, and identify small changes in residents using the Resident Status at a Glance tool. They have also made a lot of new friends with staff from other communities and plan to keep meeting as a group going forward – because they know that they are “in this together.” They are on their way to becoming true LiveWell practitioners, enhancing the dignity of residents and fellow staff.
Quality Boards are a great way to communicate values and progress!
NEW VIRTUAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVES BEGIN NOVEMBER 10th
Please join us for the next round of virtual collaboratives, beginning November 10th with an Executive Briefing for administrators. You can complete an application on the LiveWell website. The LiveWell Method focuses on the use and practice of the key concepts of quality improvement to improve quality of life for residents and staff. The LiveWell tools empower staff and residents, build community, and enhance dignity for all. The LiveWell tools empower staff, build community, and enhance dignity for all. They create better workplaces, which in turn saves money. If you have questions, you can contact Coach Barbara by email for more details.
LiveWell is Oregon’s licensed and endorsed Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) method. Our team is working hard to bring LiveWell to as many communities as possible. We thank DHS/APD and the Quality Care Fund for making this training and coaching available at no cost to providers. Communities that invest in QAPI enjoy more satisfied residents and staff, better outcomes, and increased sales.
Wishing you a wonderful Fall Season from Your LiveWell Team,
— Barbara, Lisa, Ann, Cindy, Laurie, Steve, Marcus, Paula, Serena, and Judy