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How Jurisdictions Can Ensure COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Staff and Residents in Long-term Care Settings | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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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…

How to Get Ready for “What Matters to You?” Conversations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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June 01, 2021 - How to Get Ready for “What Matters to You?” Conversations Resource: How to Get Ready for “What Matters to You?” Conversations The first step to improving joy in work is for leaders to engage colleagues to identify what matters to them in their work. This video describes three actions to help leaders prepare …

National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Infection Surveillance in Long-term Care: A National Perspective | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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April 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Infection Surveillance in Long-term Care: A National Perspective Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Infection Surveillance in Long-term Care: A National Perspective This presentation provides information about the changing landscape in infection prev…

Post Vaccine Considerations for Residents | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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August 01, 2022 - Post Vaccine Considerations for Residents Resource: Post Vaccine Considerations for Residents This post-vaccination guidance is intended for long-term care facilities, but it could also be applied to patients in other healthcare settings. These considerations are based on the current understanding of signs …

Scenario Planning Toolbox | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2022 - Scenario Planning Toolbox Resource: Scenario Planning Toolbox This tool explores the future need for and delivery of aging services in the context of expectable, challenging and visionary futures. It includes a detailed presentation describing the four scenarios that will impact aging services as well as a …

Self-Assessment Questions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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June 01, 2021 - Self-Assessment Questions Resource: Self-Assessment Questions This validated nine-question assessment invented by Mayo Clinic can be used to measure and track six dimensions of distress and well-being. Source: Well-Being Index Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being Audience(s): Clinical Leaders; Ma…

Spanish Template Letter for Consent - Family | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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August 01, 2022 - Spanish Template Letter for Consent - Family Resource: Spanish Template Letter for Consent - Family This Spanish-language template letter can be used by long-term care facilities to gain consent from residents' family members to vaccinate. Source: AHCA/NCAL Topic(s): Vaccination Audience(s): Famil…

TIP 57 Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2021 - TIP 57 Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services Resource: TIP 57 Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services (PDF, 3.8 MB) This comprehensive resource assists in creating a trauma-informed organization and workforce. Source: SAMHSA Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being; Leadership …

Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Webinar | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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August 01, 2022 - Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Webinar Resource: Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Webinar This webinar will walk you through how to get ready and promote high vaccination rates in your facility. Source: AHCA/NCAL Topic(s): Vaccination, Infection Control & Prevention Audience(s): Managers, C…

Return to Work Criteria for HCP with SARS-CoV2 Infection (Interim Guidance) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2021 - Return to Work Criteria for HCP with SARS-CoV2 Infection (Interim Guidance) Resource: Return to Work Criteria for HCP with SARS-CoV2 Infection (Interim Guidance) The CDC shares information, recommendations, and national guidance for health care providers on workforce considerations. Source: CDC Topic(s…

Older Adults and Depression | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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June 01, 2022 - Older Adults and Depression Resource: Older Adults and Depression This webpage offers brochures and factsheets to help older adults recognize the signs and symptoms of depression and identify treatment options. Source: NIH Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being Audience(s): Residents; Family Member…

Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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June 01, 2022 - Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Resource: Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) This webpage provides guidance on the different types of viral tests for SARS-CoV-2 available in the United States and their intended uses. Source: CDC Topic(s): Testing Audience(s): Clinical Leade…

Preventing Vaccine Administration Errors: A Primer for Healthcare Workers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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July 01, 2022 - Preventing Vaccine Administration Errors: A Primer for Healthcare Workers Resource: Preventing Vaccine Administration Errors: A Primer for Healthcare Workers This 30-minute course reviews best practices for effective COVID-19 vaccine administration and addresses recent COVID-19 recommendations presented …

QAPI Leadership Rounding Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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February 01, 2021 - QAPI Leadership Rounding Guide Resource: QAPI Leadership Rounding Guide (PDF, 138.5 KB) Leadership rounding is a process where leaders (e.g., administrator, department heads, and nurse managers) are out in the building with staff and residents, talking with them directly about care and services provided in…

Risk Assessment and Management of Exposure of Healthcare Workers in the Context of COVID-19: Data Template | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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April 01, 2022 - Risk Assessment and Management of Exposure of Healthcare Workers in the Context of COVID-19: Data Template Resource: Risk Assessment and Management of Exposure of Healthcare Workers in the Context of COVID-19: Data Template This tool is intended for health care facilities that have either cared for or admit…

Stress First Aid | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2021 - Stress First Aid Resource: Stress First Aid (PDF, 1.7 MB) This resource is a Stress First Aid toolkit for long-term care staff. Source: Gerontology Institute at Ithaca College Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being Audience(s): Clinical Leaders; Managers Format: PDF

Taking Care of You: Tips for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2021 - Taking Care of You: Tips for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Resource: Taking Care of You: Tips for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities (PDF, 165 KB) This resource for residents of long-term care facilities provides tips for self-care, dealing with stress, caring for others, and who to contact if…

Template Letter For Consent - Families | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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August 01, 2022 - Template Letter For Consent - Families Resource: Template Letter For Consent - Families This template letter can be used by long-term care facilities to gain consent from residents' family members to vaccinate. Source: AHCA/NCAL Topic(s): Vaccination Audience(s): Family Members Format: DOCX Pu…

Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Calculator | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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May 01, 2022 - Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Calculator Resource: Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Calculator The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) unveiled a new online calculator aimed at expanding access to monoclonal antibody (mAb)…

National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Group Guide to Using Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) COVID-19 Module | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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April 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Group Guide to Using Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) COVID-19 Module Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Group Guide to Using Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) COVID-19 Module This video introduces a new COVID-19 response module for long-term care facilit…

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