Providence Mount St. Vincent
Common System and Environment Themes Prior to Implementation

Photo Prior to Culture Change Implementation
Common Themes in The Mount's Processes and Systems Prior to Implementation |
Centralized departments; |
Lack of autonomy for residents in dining or choice of meals; |
Lack of autonomy for residents in activities; |
Lack of autonomy for residents in bathing schedules; |
Language supported a culture of dependence (e.g. "patient," "ward," "floor" and "unit"); |
Residents identified by medical conditions or level of care; |
Staff-resident interaction was not a priority; |
Staff were task driven and organized work around delivery of care and staff preferences. |
Common Themes in The Mount's Physical Environment Prior to Implementation |
Institutional sterile environment (modeled after a hospital environment); |
Long halls and hard surfaces; |
Floor, wall and ceiling materials designed for durability and ease of maintenance; |
Tight spaces clogged and crowded with people and equipment; |
Four floors of nursing units with approximately 56 beds per unit; |
Double-loaded corridor approximately 300 feet long; |
A small centrally located dining and activity space; |
Design of spaces physically separated residents and staff. |
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