ZOOMON . .. Feedback on two years of the CNF France The National Council of Families in France: review after two years The members of the CNF France selected three themes that they considered to be priorities for their AURÉLIE GIRARDOT BRUNO VALDEVIT work, which now form their roadmap for the next two years. These themes gave rise to three dedicated Director of the Champ de committees: Course residential home Member of the CNF • The ‘Attractiveness of the professions’ commission, which is considering the levers involving all stakeholders that can be activated to facilitate the recruitment and retention of professionals in ‘Working with relatives gives us a better understan- ‘I joined the CNF in 2023 because I wanted to take nursing homes. ding of the life history, habits and specific needs ofadvantage of the opportunity to express myself freely • The ‘Social life advice’ commission (CVS), which aims to make these bodies, which are mandatory in each elderly person we care for. This enables us to about how the home operates and make sugges- every establishment, more visible, more attractive and give them more meaning. offer more personalised and compassionate care. tions to improve the living conditions of residents. My experience has been very positive, because I feel • The ‘Communication’ commission, which aims to improve communication between families and teams, Together with the CNF, we have considered how to that I have been listened to and heard.’ with and for residents. better integrate families into our homes. This begins The committees meet every month and follow their own working methodology, organised around with the development of the establishment’s project two phases: the assessment of the current situation, which was the focus of their work in 2023, and continues throughout the residents’ stay, followed by proposals. On 3 October 2024, the members of the CNF met with the members of through the personalised welcome project. That is the DomusVi France Management Committee. This working session allowed, after sharing the current why we wanted to work on various topics such as situation, observations and ideas, to identify areas for work, including the priorities chosen by the CNF. the attractiveness of care professions, communi CHRISTINE TOUROUMIRE ca- In 2024, the committees worked with the DomusVi France teams to formulate and explore proposals in tion between families, residents and staff, and finally,Member of the CNF line with their respective roadmaps. The results of these discussions are presented in the 2024 Activity theCVS to make it more visible and involve families Report of the DomusVi France National Family Council. more. ‘After a negative first experience, I wanted to get The link with families and the CNF is also maintained through the publication of a newsletter addressed I hope that through all the actions carried out involved to understand how things worked from the to residents’ relatives three times a year. This newsletter enables the CNF to communicate about its by the CNF, we will be able to make families true inside and help improve residents’ stays. After all this work and to consult families on certain topics. In March 2024, for example, the first newsletter included a partners in the care of their loved ones. For my pa,rttime attending meetings, participating in workshops, ‘family survey’ to learn more about the relatives represented by the CNF and ask them about two topics: I am convinced that this is a major professional meeting directors and various stakeholders, both the CVS and the involvement of families in developing personalised support plans (PAPs) for residents. lever for the well-being of our residents.’ remotely and in person, I feel like I’m part of the DomusVi family and that we’re moving forward.’ THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FAMILIES IN FRANCE IS: (as at 2024/12/31) 11 MEMBERS 10 MEETINGS CIRCA PER COMMISSION 6 COLLEGIATES MEETINGS, OF WHICH 2 WITHTHE FRANCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 3EXTRAORDINARY MEETINGS 6 MEETINGS ON CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES (WORK ON FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN THE PAP, CO-CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS ON HOW TO USE THE EHPAD, ETC.) 112 113 4202 TROPER YTILIBANIATSUSSEGNELLAHC ECNANREVOG RUO