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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/preparing-vaccine-clinics.html
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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/scenario-planning-toolbox.html
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 …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/self-assessment-questions.html
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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/template-letter-families.html
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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/preventing-vaccine-errors.html
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 …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/risk-assessment-management.html
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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/return-to-work.html
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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/stress-first-aid.html
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
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-vaccination-resources.html
August 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccination Clinical & Professional Resources
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinical & Professional Resources
This webpage provides information on COVID-19 vaccination administration, storage and handling, reporting, and patient education for each specific vaccine.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Vacc…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-training-programs.html
August 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Healthcare Professionals
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Healthcare Professionals
This document contains a list of immunization training and educational materials, including basic and COVID-19-vacc…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccines-are-effective.html
August 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccines Are Effective
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccines are Effective
This webpage explains why COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and provides links to data on vaccine effectiveness and vaccine breakthrough infections.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Vaccination; Infection Control & Prevention
Audi…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/portable-air-cleaners.html
May 01, 2022 - Efficacy of Portable Air Cleaners and Masking for Reducing Indoor Exposure to Simulated Exhaled SARS-CoV-2 Aerosols—United States, 2021
Resource: Efficacy of Portable Air Cleaners and Masking for Reducing Indoor Exposure to Simulated Exhaled SARS-CoV-2 Aerosols—United States, 2021
This report discusses the…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/ensuring-safe-environment.html
April 01, 2022 - Ensuring a Safe Environment for Patients and Staff in COVID-19 Health-Care Facilities
Resource: Ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff in COVID-19 health-care facilities
This tool can be used to assess and monitor the structural capacities of facilities to (i) allow safe COVID‑19 case management…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/enrollment-vaccine-shots.html
August 01, 2022 - Enrollment for Administering COVID-19 Vaccine Shots
Resource: Enrollment for Administering COVID-19 Vaccine Shots
This webpage provides instructions on how to enroll as a provider to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Source: CMS
Topic(s): Vaccination
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders
Format: Webpage
P…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/faq-covid-vaccination.html
May 01, 2022 - Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
Resource: Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
This webpage provides answers to some commonly asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Infection Control & Prevention; Vaccination; Leadership & Managemen…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/role-hospice-services.html
June 01, 2022 - Guidance on the Role of Hospice Services in Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
Resource: Guidance on the Role of Hospice Services in Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
This document provides guidance on utilizing hospice services in long-term care facilities during the COVID…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/policy-management-response.html
May 01, 2022 - Health Workforce Policy and Management in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Resource: Health Workforce Policy and Management in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic Response
This guide consolidates COVID-19 guidance for human resources for health managers and policy-makers at national, subnation…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/huddle-tip-sheet.html
June 01, 2021 - Huddle Tip Sheet
Resource: Huddle Tip Sheet (PDF, 334 KB)
This tip sheet discusses the purpose, importance, and foundational practices of the huddle.
Source: Pioneer Network
Topic(s): Leadership & Management
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders; Managers
Format: PDF
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/filtering-facepiece-respirator.html
May 01, 2022 - Implementing Filtering Facepiece Respirator (FFR) Reuse, Including Reuse after Decontamination, When There Are Known Shortages of N95 Respirators
Resource: Implementing Filtering Facepiece Respirator (FFR) Reuse, Including Reuse after Decontamination, When There Are Known Shortages of N95 Respirators
This w…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/leading-by-example.html
August 01, 2022 - Leading by Example Learning Module
Resource: Leading by Example Learning Module
This learning module offers ideas to help boost morale, build trust, create a positive work environment, and practice open communication.
Source: AHRQ
Topic(s): Leadership & Management
Audience(s): Managers, Clinical Lea…