| Number | Theme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reasons for implementing culture change practices vary |
| 2 | Nursing home approaches to implementing culture change practices are diverse |
| 3 | Nursing homes consider resident mix in deciding to implement practices |
| 4 | Administrators note benefits and few implementation costs of implementing culture change practices |
| 5 | Implementation of changes is challenging and faces barriers, and strategies for overcoming these are tailored to the challenge encountered |
| 5a. | Resistance to change among nursing home staff, residents and family members is a common barrier reported by administrators. |
| 6 | Education and communication efforts are vital ways to institute change |
| 6a. | Education, training and communication are especially important strategies for overcoming resistance to change |
| 7 | NHA and other staff leadership is key to implementing changes |