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Table 1 Core Beliefs of NTD

From: Neighbourhood Team Development to promote resident centred approaches in nursing homes: a protocol for a multi component intervention

Core Belief

Description

Consistent team assignments to dedicated neighbourhood

• Redesign of organizational structure to move from siloed departments and hierarchical management to cross-functional teams.

• Empowering cross-functional neighbourhood teams to be more effective and responsive to resident-centred decision-making.

• Cross-training and blending of roles to allow for greater flexibility and cohesiveness of care by eliminating task orientation and job delineation.

Respect for residents’ choice and autonomy

• Redesign of NH services to fit needs and expectations of residents with complex needs.

• Redesign of physical environment to promote resident-centeredness.

Self-directed work teams per neighbourhood

• Financial framework of accountability by emphasizing team members working to full scope of practice while providing better coordinated care.

• Solidified approach to seamless team functioning where residents come first.