-
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.
-
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
-
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,
-
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.
-
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
-
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
-
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…
-
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 …
-
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…
-
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
-
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…
-
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…
-
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):…
-
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…
-
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):…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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 …
-
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…