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Adrienne Rynne
Assisted Living Manager
The Osborn

Assisted Living Coalition
1

How would you describe your Action Learning Project and the difference you hope it will make to
advance your organization’s mission (or the field) and benefit the individuals you serve?

My Action Learning Project is to implement an Assisted Living Coalition, which will include members of LeadingAge New York.
This affiliation will support the development of best practices in assisted living residences at all care levels within assisted living. The
learning project supports my organization’s mission to be a leader in the care of the elderly. The goal is to improve and enhance
the lives of residents at The Osborn, as well as other assisted living residences. Promoting learning from the experts, improving our
practices and enhancing the care we provide will make an enormous difference in the aging population we all serve and the quality of
their lives.

2

How have the relationships you’ve developed as part of your project (with mentors, partners,
stakeholders, etc.) influenced this direction and you as a leader?

My project is still in the development phase. Relationships I developed with two leaders in the assisted living field inspired me to
embrace this project. Their guidance and working knowledge of the regulatory framework were invaluable to me as a newly appointed
administrator. Expectations for this coalition are to guide, support and encourage administrators and case managers in assisted living
residences, so they can make a difference in the lives of the elderly. As leaders in the field, together we can influence many lives!

3

What have been important turning points for you, in your own learning, as you’ve engaged with
the action learning process (you might consider a surprise, insight, setback, or challenge)?

A positive surprise occurred when I was able to provide guidance to a colleague from an outside organization regarding the assisted
living residence good practice and regulatory interpretation. It is gratifying when you can assist others to improve their practice and
the well being of the residents they serve. The coalition will embrace each member’s skills and hopefully be rewarding.

4

How do you hope your project might unfold in the months and years ahead and what impact do
you hope it will have on the field at large?

My Action Learning Project will be implemented in phases. It will start with four conference calls a year; one each quarter. Assisted
living administrators and case managers, who are members of LeadingAge New e