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361. USER GUIDE: Hand Hygiene Observational Audit Data Tracking Tool for Use in Skilled Nursing Facilities (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/hand-hygiene-audit-tool-userguide.pdf
     April 01, 2021 - The tracking tool enables nursing home staff to efficiently collect, record, analyze, review, and act … Specifically, the tracking tool allows nursing homes to: • Assess hand hygiene compliance at the individual … https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/observational-audits.pdf https … ://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/observational-audits.pdf 2 Entering … https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/observational-audits.pdf https

362. 4 Tk1 T3-Not All Infections Need Antibiotics- Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T3-Not_all_Infections_need_antibiotics-_final.pdf
     May 01, 2014 - Assessment, and Recommendation form (the UTI SBAR form) is intended to guide communication between nursing … home staff and prescribing clinicians about the potential need for antibiotics for nursing home … Unnecessary use of antibiotics in nursing home residents ranges from 17 percent to 89 percent. … A study in two Rhode Island nursing homes showed that 8.5 percent of residents treated with antibiotics … A recent study in 12 Texas nursing homes found that using the UTI SBAR form reduced the use of antibiotics

363. Development of a Screening Tool for Safe Wheelchair Seating (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Gavin.pdf
     January 01, 2001 - mobility issues living in nursing homes will increase concomitantly. … Haley VA Nursing Home Unit in Tampa, Florida. … to a community nursing home. … most community nursing homes do not. … Finally, the VA nursing home population is predominately male, while the community nursing home population

364. USER GUIDE: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) COVID-19 Observational Audit Data Tracking Tool for Use in Skilled Nursing Facilities (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/ppe-covid19-audit-tracking-tool-userguide.pdf
     April 01, 2021 - Specifically, the tracking tool allows nursing homes to: • Assess PPE compliance at the individual, … https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/observational-audits.pdf https … ://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/observational-audits.pdf 2 Entering … https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/observational-audits.pdf https … ://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/observational-audits.pdf 5 Analyzing

365. Self-Assessment Worksheet for Pressure Ulcer (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruprev/saworksheet.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - home uses to prevent pressure ulcers and identify gaps and places for improvement. … The Self-Assessment Worksheet shows how the nursing home:  Identifies how they identify which residents … Paralysis   Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for Nursing Homes: … Paralysis Yes  No  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for Nursing Homes … Yes  No  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time

366. CDC Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/personal.html
     May 01, 2021 - health care providers on how to determine the rate of use for PPE and the PPE inventory needed for the Nursing … Home.

367. ECHO: Vaccine Conversations with LTC Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/echo.html
     May 01, 2021 - Staff This video provides guidance on how to have conversations to increase vaccine confidence with nursing … home staff.

368. Suicide Prevention Lifeline | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/suicide.html
     May 01, 2021 - Nursing home leaders can request materials that can be posted in the facility and to have available for

369. Resident And Family Engagement: What is my role as a leader? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/engage/leader.html
     March 01, 2017 - Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur far too often in nursing homes. … There are many contributing factors to the high incidence of HAIs in nursing homes, and most HAIs are … members in harm prevention efforts— Promotes a comprehensive approach to reducing all infections in nursing … homes. … Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center

370. 5 Tk1 T2-Working With A Lab Final (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T2-Working_with_a_lab_final.docx
     October 01, 2016 - In rare circumstances, nursing homes may use more than one lab. … standing agreement or contract that the nursing home has with the laboratory and modify the contract … Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Help Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic Toolkit 1. … homes to meet even when more than one year’s data is used. … lab to do this or whether this could be done by staff at the nursing home.

371. CDC Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     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;…

372. Telligen: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Education | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/telligen.html
     May 01, 2021 - Telligen: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Education Resource: Telligen: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Education This PowerPoint slideshow includes information about vaccine hesitancy and how to counteract it. Source: Telligen Topic(s): Vaccination Audience(s): Nursing Assistants; Nursing Technician…

373. The Trouble with Mourning | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/trouble.html
     May 01, 2021 - The Trouble with Mourning Resource: The Trouble with Mourning This blog post by Sarah Peyton on The Fearless Heart website talks about the practice of mourning and how it is an essential part of humanity. Source: The Fearless Heart Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being Audience(s): Nursing Assist…

374. Tk3 T5 Minimum Criteria Nursing Staff Training (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/TK3_T5_Minimum_Criteria_Nursing_Staff_Training.docx
     October 01, 2016 - Slide 2 Objectives SAY: Slide 3 Background: Antibiotic Use in Nursing Homes SAY: Before we begin … Has anything happened recently at the nursing home? … organisms are occurring more frequently in residents in nursing homes. … Slide 8 Antibiotic Use in Nursing Homes for Suspected UTIs ASK: How can a urinalysis cause a problem … The name of your nursing home will be printed on the top of the page.

375. 3 Tk1 T5-Draft Policies And Procedures For The Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Final (doc file)
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     October 01, 2016 - As a result of the above complexities, nursing homes are increasingly recognized as reservoirs of antibiotic-resistant … To address these issues, [Name of nursing home] has developed an antimicrobial stewardship program that … This program includes tools, policies, and procedures that aim to guide nursing home staff toward more … To achieve our goal, [Name of nursing home] will be [briefly describe specific activities the home will … The purpose of this policy is optimize antibiotic use in nursing homes and reduce unnecessary use of

376. Incorporating Infection Prevention and Control into an Emergency Preparedness Plan (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/emergency-preparedness-plans.pdf
     May 01, 2022 - service providers (e.g., receiving hospitals, transportation companies, and linen services) for use by nursing … home leadership in the event of an emergency or disaster. … homes can use and adapt in preparation for emergencies … • Sample Disaster Preparedness Letter to Families Sample letter nursing home administrators may use … emergency-managers/national-preparedness/exercises https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home

377. Resident and Family Engagement: What is my role as a leader? (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/engage/rfe-role-leader.pdf
     March 01, 2017 - Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur far too often in nursing homes. … There are many contributing factors to the high incidence of HAIs in nursing homes, and most HAIs are … members in harm prevention efforts— • Promotes a comprehensive approach to reducing all infections in nursing … homes • Improves resident engagement • Improves staff experience What is my role as a leader? … Advancing Excellence in America’s Nursing Homes: www.nhqualitycampaign.org 2.

378. Puh-Impmenu (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-impmenu.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing Menu of Implementation Strategies … Quality improvement review Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for Nursing … Homes: On-Time Healing Pressure Ulcer Healing Menu of Implementation Strategies 2 Existing New … assessment tool developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing … Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing Menu of Implementation Strategies

379. 5 Tk1 T2-Working With A Lab Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T2-Working_with_a_lab_final.pdf
     October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Help Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic Toolkit … In rare circumstances, nursing homes may use more than one lab. … If an agreement is needed, the medical director, together with nursing home management, must review … homes to meet even when more than one year’s data is used. … lab to do this or whether this could be done by staff at the nursing home.

380. Understanding SOPS® Surveys: A Primer for New Users - Gray (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/sops-101-webcast-overview-surveys.pdf
     January 01, 2022 - organizational culture supports patient safety Hospital 2004: Version 1.0 2019: Version 2.0 Nursing … Home 2008 Medical Office 2009 Community Pharmacy 2012 Ambulatory Surgery Center 2015 14 … Workplace Safety Value and Efficiency Diagnostic Safety Hospital    Medical Office   Nursing … Home In Development Ambulatory Surgery C enter Community Pharmacy 17 Health … homes ► Conducting cognitive testing and a pilot test in Spring/Summer 2022 — nursing homes needed