Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) has recognized Provision Living at St Louis Hills as the first facility in Missouri to achieve the status of Distinguished Provider—the highest credential in dementia care.
2. Tom Brozka
Executive Director, Provision Living at St. Louis Hills
“We believe in creating a
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12. Provision Living at St. Louis Hills Recognized as Distinguished Provider
MILWAUKEE, WI--(Marketwire - Jan 17, 2013) - Dementia Care Specialists (DCS)
recognizes Provision Living at St. Louis Hills as the first Missouri facility to be awarded
the status of Distinguished Provider -- the highest credential in dementia care.
The award was presented to Provision Living at St. Louis Hills, an assisted living and memory care
unit in St. Louis, MO, at a special recognition ceremony on January 17, 2013.
DCS is one of three specialized offerings of CPI, the worldwide leader in crisis
prevention and intervention training. Launched in 2011, the Distinguished Provider
program signifies a commitment to the DCS training philosophy and abilities-based
approach, which helps improve function, safety, and quality of life for individuals with
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD).
The program applies to entire facilities, as well as individual recognition for
therapists, nurses, aides, activity professionals, leaders, and others who demonstrate the
passion, heart, and skill to deliver person-centered dementia care that really makes a difference.
"When people look for a long-term care facility, they want to select a place that they trust will offer the
best and most attentive care for themselves or their loved ones living with ADRD. That trust is exactly
what the Distinguished Provider status communicates. It is a seal of approval from industry leaders," said
Kim Warchol, Dementia Care Specialist president and founder. "As Distinguished Providers, Provision
Living at St. Louis Hills is proving that it is among the best for dementia care and is committed to providing
the highest level of quality."
A Distinguished Provider, as recognized by CPI's Dementia Care Specialists group, is a facility that
demonstrates a commitment to high-quality dementia care. This includes compliance with training
standards and implementation of CPI's Dementia Capable Care training and principles. The level of
training achieved within the Distinguished Provider recognition helps to facilitate positive outcomes such
as: 1) Promoting the highest possible level of function for those at all stages of Alzheimer's disease and
related dementias (ADRD). 2) Maximizing and maintaining health and safety for those at all stages of
ADRD. 3) Maximizing and maintaining quality of life and dignity.
CPI is an international training organization committed to best practices and safe behavior management
methods that focus on prevention. Through a variety of specialized offerings and innovative resources, CPI
educates and empowers professionals to create safe and respectful work environments and enrich the
lives of the individuals they serve. Since 1980, more than six million professionals around the world have
participated in CPI training programs.
More information about CPI and DCS is available at www.crisisprevention.com.
13. About the
Distinguished Provider award:
A DISTINGUISHED PROVIDER, as recognized by the Crisis Prevention
Institute’s (CPI) Dementia Care Specialists group, is a facility that
demonstrates a commitment to high-quality dementia care. This
includes compliance with training standards and implementation of
CPI’s Dementia Capable Care training and principles. The level of
training achieved within the DISTINGUISHED PROVIDER recognition
helps to facilitate positive outcomes such as:
• 1) Promoting the highest possible level of function for those at all
stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).
• 2) Maximizing and maintaining health and safety for those at all
stages of ADRD.
• 3) Maximizing and maintaining quality of life and dignity.
To receive this special recognition, the facility must meet certain
application requirements and demonstrate ongoing, audited
compliance to training standards. Distinguished Provider Dementia
Care Specialists