How to foster self-determination. Practical ways nursing home staff can empower residents.

How can a long-term care facility empower its residents and enable them to become involved in decisions that affect their lives? A number of programs offer traditional and more innovative ways to support nursing home resident independence: Resident council. Resident welcoming committee. Resident activities committee. Food committee. Resident newsletter. Opportunity to vote. Quality-of-life survey. Dietary survey. New employee orientation program. Care planning process