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10 <br /> While the work of this committee reveals many challenges associated with the long term health <br /> care needs of the county's vulnerable population,we believe it is important to also recognize <br /> positive elements of providers' efforts. Strengths observed in Orange County assisted living CC <br /> facilities and family homes are: <br /> is <br /> • Continued service to a diverse variety of adults <br /> • Awareness by providers of the committee's functions and desire to work with them to <br /> improve care <br /> • Receptiveness of administrators and staff of the facilities and homes to committee <br /> concerns, questions, and suggestions. Most administrators and staff see the committee <br /> as an asset that can help them to identify and meet the challenges they face. <br /> • Notable physical plant upgrades at some facilities. <br /> The principle weaknesses observed in Orange County assisted living facilities and family <br /> homes are: <br /> • Need for more personalized or person-centered care for residents <br /> • Some facilities and homes struggle in continuing to provide basic services <br /> • Apparent limited experience and preparation of facility and home staff in handling mental <br /> health issues of residents <br /> • Activity programs for residents that can, and should, be improved <br /> • High rate of staff turnover in many facilities and homes <br /> • Maintenance, repair, capital improvement needs in the physical plant of many facilities <br /> and homes <br /> 1 <br /> i I <br />