Past Conferences
Pioneer Network hosts a national conference that is a showcase for innovative thought and transformative practices in the long-term care culture change movement — as well as an opportunity to facilitate communication among people interested in propelling this important work.
Coming Together, Creating Community 2009 Coming Together, Creating Community was the theme for our 9th National Pioneer Network Confernece. And we did. Over 1100 like-minded individuals gathered in the beautiful city of Little Rock, Arkansas to share, guide and network with one another.
Our Opening Plenary honored
Richard Taylor as the recipient of the Carter Catlett Williams Legacy Award and he honored us with his words. We heard from Lisa Nigro, the founder of The Inspiration Café and how her dedication to the homeless in her community parallels our dedication to the elders in our community. Then Cathie Brady,
Linda Sadden and Susan Wehry shared their video project in Louisiana about the how Hurricane Katrina created community in a time of crisis.
From A to Z and all points in between, the 9th Pioneer Network national conference covered all things culture change. Some wished they could be in two places at once. Allowing them to simultaneously attend the drumming session: Building Community through Rhythm and the session Getting From Here To There: Transforming Your Team. This was the first year we included a CD with session handouts so even if you were not able to attend all the sessions you wanted to, you could still have the handouts.
We would like to thank the over 70 Sponsors and Exhibitors that provided resources to all of us. We learned about technology, new products, books and training resources and tasty products. We thank all of our
Sponsors and Exhibitors from the bottom of our hearts.
As everyone walked into the ballroom for our Luncheon Plenary they were able to enjoy the singing of Kareen King who even helped the
Hoosiers Heading For Change invite us to come to their beautiful city for next year's conference. The Deputy Secreatry of State of Arkanasas, Peg Schram then awarded Rose Marie Fagan and Bonnie Kantor the
Arkansas Traveler Award.
We then listenened to our two Keynote Speakers. First Dr. Christa Hojlo using her work in the VA System and the image of the new moon cradling the old moon to enlighten and inspire us. And to close our luncheon, Lucille Hanscom from The Picker Institute awarded Dr. Bill Thomas the First Annual Picker Institute Award for Excellence in Long-Term Care, and Dr. Thomas spoke about what is community to and for our elders.
We left the Pioneer Network conference with new tools to bring back to our own communities, a renewed spirit and new resources to help us along the way. We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis, August 9-11, 2010 for our 10th national conference,
Meeting at the Crossroads.
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Coming Together, Creating Community 2009 Program book (3.4MB pdf)
Remarks by Dr. Richard Taylor
Remarks by Linda SaddenPhoto Gallery
A Call to Action 2008 On August 20th - 22nd, innovators from across the country joined in "A Call To Action" at Pioneer Network's 8th National Conference in Washington D.C. Our nation's capital was the ideal setting for three thought-provoking days that showcased the pioneering efforts of individuals, associations, state coalitions and organizations whose calls to action are transforming the culture of aging and long-term care across America. During the conference, new attendees and conference alumni networked as an interactive learning community to gather tools for the change process and to make individual and collective calls to action that support the needs and voices of our elders. The conference also provided unique opportunities to share and disseminate knowledge representing key resources and strategic approaches to initiate, support and sustain innovation and adoption of person-directed care.
Sessions focused on a wide spectrum of essentials for culture change implementation including organizational change processes, workforce engagement, leadership empowerment, environmental transformations, corroborating research outcomes, public policy challenges and the role of technology. Participants also attended sessions with national organizations representing the Campaign for Quality Care to discuss key issues with CQC representatives including barriers, educational development, standards of practice, involvement in state coalitions and professional exchange participation. After three exciting and exhilarating days filled with information, inspiration and motivation, the conference closed with a unified call to action for the future of improving long-term care and supporting its future design. By articulating and disseminating a shared vision and set of practices based on the importance of relationships to create a "home," this event was truly representative of the best in all of us to examine our own beliefs and become pioneers of change in communities across the nation.
A Call to Action Program Booklet (pdf)
Creating Home in the Nursing Home
A NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CULTURE CHANGE AND THE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
On April 3, 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Pioneer Network hosted a historic symposium on the impact of innovative environmental design on creating home and community for nursing home residents.
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