Promoting positive culture in care homes
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The culture of a home directly affects the quality of life of residents. A positive culture has the ethos of care built around the resident. It is based on evidence of what makes good care and is continually effective within a changing health and social care context. Effective leadership and management and the availability of expert advice are paramount in creating and maintaining a positive culture.
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