Development of a toolkit to support sustainable culture change in residential aged care
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Australasian Journal on Ageing
Publisher
Wiley
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
RAS ID
35389
Funders
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Abstract
© 2020 AJA Inc. Objective: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a Toolkit to support implementation of the Towards Organisational Culture Change (TOrCCh) intervention, with minimal external facilitation, in aged care facilities, to implement long-lasting organisational change. Methods: Eight residential aged care facilities across two Australian states participated. A Toolkit was drafted iteratively, engaging staff from participating sites and a reference group. Participating facilities undertook two change projects utilising the Toolkit. Qualitative data were collected from site project sponsors, work teams and other care staff, and analysed thematically. Results: The intervention was perceived to provide a generic approach that could be applied to solve agreed challenges in the workplace generating useful outcomes including staff development, increased communication, teamwork and leadership. The role of a project sponsor, and organisational support, was perceived as important for sustainability. Conclusion: Aged care facility staff teams report they can work together effectively for sustainable improvements when provided with a Toolkit.
DOI
10.1111/ajag.12890
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Comments
Etherton‐Beer, C., Horner, B., Venturato, L., Saunders, R., & Flicker, L. (2021). Development of a toolkit to support sustainable culture change in residential aged care. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 40(1), 77-83. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12890