Resident and Family Councils
ECRA provides council education services to nursing and boarding care home residents, their families and friends, and staff throughout Minnesota. Programs are offered as one-on-one consultations, group presentations, workshops and seminars.
The goal of ECRA's council education program is to encourage and promote self-led and self-determined groups of residents, family and friends to function independently as councils. Effective independent councils advocate for improving the quality of care and quality of life for residents living in care centers.
Council education can include:
Culture Change and the Social Model of Care Facilitating council success as a chairperson/co-facilitator Facilitating council success as an advisor Family Council /Resident Council basics How to develop and effective Council (Resident or Family) How to handle concerns and have an impact on care Participate in care conferences and care planning Promote your Council effectively Promoting dignity and respect The role of the Council Advisor The role of the Council's participation in Health Department inspections Understanding Health Care Directives Understanding nursing home regulations Understanding resident's rights
For further information or questions please contact us or call 1-800-893-4055
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