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  1. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK1_T1-Gather_a_Team-updated.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - Start an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Implement … home, such as charge nurses, the director of nursing, the assistant director of nursing, the medical … CDC’s Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes b. … An interest in playing a leadership role in the nursing home c. … Antibiotic use in nursing homes. 2014 Oct. Publication P-00886.
  2. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P2T1-Sample_Letter_of_Agreement_Phase_2.doc
    May 01, 2014 - 2 Sample Letter of Agreement Date Name Address of Laboratory RE: Developing an Antibiogram for [NURSING … antibiogram reports have been used in hospitals to address the issue of appropriate antibiotic use; nursing … The [NURSING HOME NAME] is planning to implement an antibiogram program as a quality-improvement initiative … report for [NURSING HOME NAME] based on the past 12 months of bacteriological laboratory results that … Sincerely, [Name] Executive Director [NURSING HOME NAME] [NURSING HOME ADDRESS] [NURSING HOME PHONE
  3. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK1_T5-Draft_Policies_and_Procedures_for_the_Antimicrobial_Stewardship_Program_final.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Implement, Monitor, & Sustain a Program Toolkit 1 … As needed, the antimicrobial stewardship program team should request the nursing home’s management or … A statement of the nursing home’s commitment to quality care 2. … Required documentation signed by nursing home management authorized to approve the intervention 7. … A description of how and when training for nursing staff and, if applicable, prescribing clinicians,
  4. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T6-Sample_Distribution_Plan_for_an_Antibiogram_final.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Help Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic Toolkit … If clinicians visit the nursing home regularly, post a copy in a central location. … If the nursing home has a Web site, consider posting a copy there. 3. … Make sure the procedures fit into the workflow of the nursing home. … Make sure the procedures fit into the workflow of the nursing home. 4.
  5. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T3-Sample_Letter_of_Agreement_final.docx
    October 01, 2016 - Laboratory [DATE] [NAME OF LABORATORY] [ADDRESS OF LABORATORY] RE: Preparing an Annual Antibiogram for [NURSING … HOME NAME] Dear [INSERT NAME]: The [NURSING HOME NAME] is planning to use an annual antibiogram report … As the administrator of the [NURSING HOME NAME], I am writing to request that you generate an antibiogram … report for [NURSING HOME NAME] based on at least the past 12 months of bacteriological laboratory results … Sincerely, [Name] Executive Director [NURSING HOME NAME] [NURSING HOME ADDRESS] [NURSING HOME PHONE NUMBER
  6. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T3-Sample_Letter_of_Agreement_final.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Help Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic Toolkit … [DATE] [NAME OF LABORATORY] [ADDRESS OF LABORATORY] RE: Preparing an Annual Antibiogram for [NURSING … HOME NAME] Dear [INSERT NAME]: The [NURSING HOME NAME] is planning to use an annual antibiogram … Sincerely, [Name] Executive Director [NURSING HOME NAME] [NURSING HOME ADDRESS] [NURSING HOME PHONE … No. 17-0006-6-EF October 2016 Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Help Clinicians Choose
  7. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-navigation.html
    April 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Navigation: A Basic Overview of NHSN Reporting How Good is Your Data? Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Navigation: A Basic Overview of NHSN Reporting How Good is Your Data? ​This presentation helps long-term care staff to understand basic concepts…
  8. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/staffing-considerations.html
    August 01, 2022 - Staffing Considerations Post-Vaccine Resources: Staffing Considerations Post-Vaccine This document provides guidance that builds upon CDC's post-vaccine consideration for healthcare workers. Source:  AHCA/NCAL Topic(s):  Vaccination Audience(s):  Clinical Leaders; Managers Format:  PDF Publication …
  9. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/trauma-informed.html
    May 01, 2021 - Trauma-Informed Organizational Change Manual Resource: Trauma-Informed Organizational Change Manual This manual guides organizations and systems in planning for, implementing and sustaining a trauma-informed organizational change. This manual provides a step-by-step guide with tools intended for anyone inte…
  10. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/post-vaccination.html
    May 01, 2021 - Post Vaccination PIP Resources Resource: Post Vaccination PIP Resources (PDF, 141 KB) This worksheet will help you create a performance improvement project charter. Source: CMS Topic(s): Safe Operations; Infection Prevention & Control Audience(s): Clinical Leaders; Managers Format: PDF
  11. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/telehealth-telemedicine.html
    June 01, 2022 - Telehealth, Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring Resource: Telehealth, Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring ​In this 16-minute video, LeadingAge's Majd Alwan offers an overview of the recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services payment policies and regulatory flexibilities for Telehealth and…
  12. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/tracking-infections.html
    April 01, 2022 - Tracking Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) Using the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Overview Resource: Tracking Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) Using the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Overview ​This training presentation defines the National Healthcare Saf…
  13. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/pandemic-driven.html
    May 01, 2021 - Pandemic-Driven Posttraumatic Growth for Organizations and Individuals Resource: Pandemic-Driven Posttraumatic Growth for Organizations and Individuals This article addresses facilitating posttraumatic growth. Source: JAMA Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being; Leadership & Management Audience(s):…
  14. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/supporting-staff.html
    May 01, 2021 - Tips on Supporting Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic Resource: Tips on Supporting Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF, 84.7 KB)  This document provides ideas to help healthcare workers prevent burnout and ensure staff feel supported at work. It includes steps that employees, teams, and managers can tak…
  15. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/prevaccination-checklist.html
    August 01, 2022 - Prevaccination Checkist for COVID-19 Vaccines Resource: Prevaccination Checkist for COVID-19 Vaccines This is a checklist of questions for potential COVID-19 vaccine recipients with guidance on how to proceed with administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. Source: CDC Topic(s): Vaccination Audience(s):…
  16. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/proactive-planning.html
    February 01, 2021 - Proactive Care Planning for COVID-19 Resource: Proactive Care Planning for COVID-19 (PDF, 587 KB)  This guide is for use by clinicians to proactively help individuals at risk for complications associated with COVID-19 express their desires for care in the event they develop the infection. This information w…
  17. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/therapeutic-options.html
    May 01, 2022 - Therapeutic Options To Prevent Severe COVID-19 in Immunocompromised People Resource: Therapeutic Options To Prevent Severe COVID-19 in Immunocompromised People During this webinar, presenters discuss the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) role in issuing Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for certain mon…
  18. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccine-comm.html
    May 01, 2021 - Guide to Covid-19 Vaccine Communications, A Practitioner's Guide to the Principles of Covid-19 Vaccine Communications Resource: Guide to Covid-19 Vaccine Communications, A Practitioner's Guide to the Principles of Covid-19 Vaccine Communications In this communications guide, Ann Christiano and Jack Barry fr…
  19. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/interim-considerations.html
    August 01, 2022 - Interim Considerations: Preparing for the Potential Management of Anaphylaxis After COVID-19 Vaccination Resource: Interim Considerations: Preparing for the Potential Management of Anaphylaxis After COVID-19 Vaccination These interim considerations provide information on preparing for the initial assessment …
  20. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/self-compassion.html
    May 01, 2021 - Effective Tools for Practicing Self-Compassion and Self Care in the Time of COVID-19 Resource: Effective Tools for Practicing Self-Compassion and Self Care in the Time of COVID-19 (Video)  This webinar recording provides tools that nurses can use to help maintain mental well-being while facing the ongoing c…

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