pci positive culture initiative ohio department of developmental disabilities director john martin
TRANSCRIPT
PCI
Positive Culture Initiative
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Director John Martin
What is thePositive Culture Initiative?
A statewide initiative launched by Director John Martin in 2008 that:
Is intended to bring about lasting change within the DD system;
Shifts thinking away from behavior change through aversive measures and toward relationships that support good lives
Opens the door for new conversations about what people want and need from us.
What Do We Want to Do Together?
Stir things up – Start a Movement throughout Oho
Help people get organized for change Learn new practices, approaches and tools to
create a more positive culture of support Work toward policy change that will shift the
field away from aversive practices and the current emphasis upon behavior management
Shift in Approach
Away From
Focusing exclusively on challenging behavior
“Here’s how to do it”
Importing outside experts
Directed by DODD
TowardFocus on building culture
and practices that support good lives
We can learn to do this together
Identify and build our capacity
Owned by a diverse group of people across Ohio
Initial Focus of Initiative
Conscious decision not to implement rule change (aside from a ban on the use of prone restraint) but rather to focus on shifting the culture of our work toward creating better environments and healthier relationships.
Initial Focus of the Initiative
Efforts placed on shifting people’s belief systems through training, tools and resources to guide them toward a better way. Trainings included:
Overview of the Positive Culture Initiative Gentle Teaching Dangers of Restraint and Seclusion Trauma-Informed Care
Impact of Training Efforts
From October 2008 – March 2011:
9,550 people in Ohio have participated in training related to the Positive Culture Initiative
Components of the Initiative
Conveners Group
Local NetworkGroups
StatewideBehavior Support
Advisory Committee
Regional Behavior Support Committees
Collaboration withother systemsand supporters
Behavior Support Advisory Committee
Recommended the ban on prone restraints in 2008
Created Crisis Intervention and Prevention Assessment Tool in 2009 to evaluate crisis intervention programs from a positive culture perspective; Developed training curriculum
Collected data on the use of restraint and seclusion in 2009 and 2010 to assess progress toward positive practices
Developing guidebook in 2011 to outline Ohio’s approach toward a positive culture
Conveners Group
A group of community leaders brought together around a vision of creating a positive culture that drives decisions being made about services to people in Ohio
Role of the Conveners
To lead local Network groups to create a shared understanding of what the desired culture would look like – and what is possible within their communities.
Accomplishments of the Conveners
Established local Network groups throughout Ohio and convened community discussions
Developed a resource book for use in leading discussion about culture shift
Hosted the first annual statewide event in 2009 to model positive community conversations
Supporting local Network groups to host regional events in 2011 to connect local leaders and inspire change
Purpose of Local Networks
To create local ownership and take action together to make a difference for people within the scope of their communities.
Collaboration with Other Systems
Led Ohio’s efforts to ban the use of prone restraint across all Ohio state departments
Led the Ohio Policy Committee on Restraint and Seclusion to draft a statewide policy outlining requirements related to risk identification, tracking and training relative to these practices across 14 state departments
Ongoing collaboration and cross-training with MI/DD systems through the CCOE leaders
Policy work and shared philosophical discussions related to supporting people with autism through the Interagency Work Group on Autism
Contact
Pam Berry
Senior Policy Advisor
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
(614) 301-2992