I’ve been on the job now with Pioneer Network for two weeks and I am loving every minute. I’ve been reconnecting with people I haven’t interacted with in a few years and I’m meeting new people every day. It’s brought into focus… Read more
Pioneer Networking and the Culture Change Movement
We are glad you are interested in staying up to date with the latest news and events in the culture change movement. Check back here regularly to read blog posts from both Pioneer Network staff and other culture change and person-directed care experts.
10 Must Do’s for Creating and Sustaining a Strong Culture
This article was written by Drive team member, Allison Duda, and has been reprinted and condensed with permission of the Drive team A new year is a great time to set goals. Here are our top must do’s for creating and sustaining… Read more
Are you still using alarms? It’s definitely time to stop.
Carmen Bowman, co-author of Alarms: The New Deficient Practice? Eliminating Alarms and Preventing Falls by Engaging with … Life Most professionals around the country now concur with the research that position change alarms cause more harm than good. There are numerous physical… Read more
Pioneer Network Announces New President and CEO
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lynda Crandall Email: lynda.crandall@pioneernetwork.net Phone: 503-569-1545 January 4, 2018 The Board of Directors of Pioneer Network is pleased to announce that it has unanimously chosen Penny Cook as the organization’s new President and CEO. She… Read more
A Time for Gratitude
Warmest holiday greetings to all from Pioneer Network! May you slow down enough to recognize and enjoy the gifts we are surrounded by each day – a smile of gratitude in reply for having assisted an elder, a helping hand… Read more
Planning Ahead to Make Connections in Denver
Joan Devine Director of Education, Pioneer Network Being a virtual organization like Pioneer Network, with the staff and board of directors living and working from points across the country has its benefits, but for those of us who believe in… Read more
Pain and Dementia: What is Your Role as a Leader?
Jeannine Forrest, Ph.D. R.N. Dementia Educator and Consultant Identifying and managing pain in persons with dementia is complex and difficult work. As a leader, how do you support, give recognition and sustain this important clinical responsibility? Support Through Education and… Read more
Gratitude from Pioneer Network this Thanksgiving Week
“Not what we say about our blessing, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.” W.T. Purkiser How grateful we are for the many Pioneers in America and across the globe who are committed to… Read more
Viewing the World Through Different Eyes: Gaining a Perspective
“Sympathizing with someone? That’s the easy part. But to really know how someone else feels, you have to walk in their shoes.” Leslie Pedtke Educator for Quality Improvement, King Management For many years as the administrator at Aviston Countryside Manor,… Read more
Don’t We All Want to Make a Difference
Joan Devine, Director of Education Pioneer Network “The meaning of life is to give life meaning.” ~Viktor Frankl Working in nursing homes, assisted living and other senior services or healthcare settings is not something most people get into because they… Read more