Values
As a unique collaborative of diverse organizations, CEAL@UNC believes:
- That evidence should inform assisted living practices and policies
- That, similarly to other settings, assisted living can continually strive to improve care and outcomes
- That quality assisted living should be available to all people who require supportive residential care
Vision
We envision a world in which all assisted living communities are those in which people want to live, age, visit, and work, and…
- Are person-centered, consumer driven, and community engaged
- Foster professionalism of their workforce
- Advance evidence-based programs and policies
- Provide access to high quality service and support for all individuals
- Operate in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner
- Are licensed and operate in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
Mission
Our mission is to advance the well-being of the people who live and work in assisted living through research, practice, and policy, and the adoption of evidence-based practice and policy.
Target Constituents
- Residents and families
- Workforce
- Providers, owners, and operators
- Clinicians
- Policymakers, regulators, and surveyors
- Organizations (e.g., trade, advocacy, professional)
- Researchers
Core Competencies
- Breadth of expertise and collaborations
- Research capacity and leadership
- Translation of research into practice and policy
- Ability to nimbly respond to opportunities and needs
- Thought leadership
Strategic Goals
- Maintain robust organizational stewardship
- Develop and implement core efforts related to research, practice, policy, and consumer education
- Remain a leading voice to promote broad collaboration and evidence-based practice and policy
