Regulators are better off in a collaborative relationship with care givers. Develop more meaningful measurement and monitoring activities that reinforce standards and give providers good and clear information about expectations. Support long-term care providers as they strive to provide high quality care. Address your own entrenched ideas and values Government staff also need education and training. Integrating a system means bringing together people with different cultures and biases.
Diverse agencies have different funding sources and philosophies.
Merging and unifying a system can be a challenge, particularly when the primary goal is to empower consumers to express their needs and preferences and to develop resources to meet those preferences. Don t leave this important task until last. In conclusion, I wish you success in your efforts. We need to put this puzzle together and really not make it a puzzle at all. When people need help, they should be able to find it easily and get timely, accurate, helpful information.