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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/managing-anxiety-admin.html
May 01, 2021 - Managing Anxiety and Grief in the Time of COVID-19 - Administrators
Resource: Managing Anxiety and Grief in the Time of COVID-19 - Administrators
This session for administrators provides tips to effectively manage stress and suggestions for coping with grief.
Source: National Long-Term Care Ombudsman R…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/national-domestic.html
May 01, 2021 - National Domestic Violence Hotline
Resource: National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. This is a free resource and offers services in over 200 languages. Nu…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cdc-covid19-vaccination.html
July 01, 2021 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccination
Resource: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccination
This website includes information for COVID-19 vaccination administration, storage and handling, reporting, and patient education for each specific vaccine.
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cdc-video-use-ppe.html
May 01, 2021 - CDC Video Use of PPE Correctly for COVID-19
Resource: CDC Video Use of PPE Correctly for COVID-19
This short video teaches correct PPE use for healthcare personnel.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): PPE
Audience(s): Nursing Assistants; Nursing Technicians; Support staff; Clinicians; Family Members; Residents
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cdc-how-to-wear.html
May 01, 2021 - CDC Video Know How to Wear a Face Mask Correctly
Resource: CDC Video Know How to Wear a Face Mask Correctly
This short video will teach you how to wear a face mask correctly.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): PPE
Audience(s): Family Members; Residents
Format: Video
Length: 1 hour 7 minutes
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccination-communication-toolkit.html
July 01, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
Medical centers, clinics, pharmacies, and clinicians can use or adapt these ready-made materials to build confidence about COVID-19 vaccination among your healthcare teams and other staff.
Source: CDC
Topic…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccine-access-jurisdictions.html
September 01, 2021 - How Jurisdictions Can Ensure COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Staff and Residents in Long-term Care Settings
Resource: How Jurisdictions Can Ensure COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Staff and Residents in Long-term Care Settings
On this webpage, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains the options…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/hospital-cover-sheet.html
February 01, 2021 - Hospital Transfer Cover Sheet
Resource: Hospital Transfer Cover Sheet (PDF, 358 KB)
This form is to be used by nursing home staff prior to patient transfer to the hospital. The completed form should travel with the resident to provide Emergency Department staff with essential information.
Source: Probar…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/hospital-handoff.html
February 01, 2021 - Hospital Handoff to Nursing Home
Resource: Hospital Handoff to Nursing Home (PDF, 254 KB)
This information is for hospital staff to use when discharging a patient to a nursing home. The completed form provides key patient information to the nursing home and should travel with the resident.
Source: Pro…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/testing-healthcare-personnel.html
September 01, 2021 - Interim Guidance on Testing Healthcare Personnel for SARS-CoV-2
Resource: Interim Guidance on Testing Healthcare Personnel for SARS-CoV-2
This document is intended to provide guidance on the appropriate use of testing among healthcare personnel and does not dictate the determination of payment decisions or i…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nahca-resources.html
February 01, 2021 - National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) Website
Resource: National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) website
The National Association of Health Care Assistants works to elevate the professional standing and performance of caregivers through recognition, advocacy, education and e…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/naccho.html
May 01, 2021 - NACCHO Local Health Department COVID-19 Directory
Resource: NACCHO Local Health Department COVID-19 Directory
This directory includes state and local department of public health specific COVID-19 websites.
Source: NACCHO
Topic(s): Safe Operations; Leadership & Management
Audience(s): Clinical Leade…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/what-matters-toolkit.html
February 01, 2021 - "What Matters" to Older Adults?
Resource: "What Matters" to Older Adults? (PDF, 2.17 MB)
The toolkit is intended to serve as a resource for multidisciplinary care teams, including, but not limited to physicians, nurses, physician assistants, medical assistants, social workers, chaplains, nurse navigators, …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/we-can-do-this.html
July 01, 2021 - "We Can Do This" United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Public Health Campaign
Resource: "We Can Do This" United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Public Health Campaign (PDF, 166 KB)
This resource provides answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vac…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/managing-stress-resources.html
June 01, 2021 - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources for Managing Stress
Resource: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources for Managing Stress
The COVID-19 pandemic can take an emotional as well as a physical toll. There are strategies that can help with the stress, grief, and anxiety that many people are feeling. This webpage links…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/supporting-loved-ones.html
February 01, 2021 - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Supporting Your Loved One in a Long-Term Care Facility
Resource: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Supporting Your Loved One in a Long-Term Care Facility (PDF, 440 KB)
This document provides ideas for keeping in touch with loved ones living in long-term care faciliti…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/ltc-community-champions.html
July 01, 2021 - Long-Term Care Community Champions: Voices from the Front Line
Resource: Long-Term Care Community Champions: Voices from the Front Line
This brief video from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) highlights long-term care staff who moved from being initially uncertain about receiving the COVID-…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/list-n-tool.html
February 01, 2021 - List N Tool: COVID-19 Disinfectants EPA list of Products with Criteria
Resource: List N Tool: COVID-19 Disinfectants EPA list of Products with Criteria
This database allows users to search the Environmental Protection Agency's list of COVID-19 prevention and control products by criteria such as EPA regis…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/ppe.html
May 01, 2021 - CDC Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Resource: CDC Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
This webpage includes information and recommendations on PPE use in health care settings for COVID-19.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): PPE
Audience(s): Nursing Assistants; Nursing Technicians; Support staff;…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/personal.html
May 01, 2021 - CDC Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator
Resource: CDC Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator
This resource has information and recommendations for health care providers on how to determine the rate of use for PPE and the PPE inventory needed for the Nursing Home.
Sou…