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  1. 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 … Required documentation signed by nursing home management authorized to approve the intervention 7. … As a result of the above complexities, nursing homes are increasingly recognized as reservoirs of antibiotic-resistant … To achieve our goal, [Name of nursing home] will be [briefly describe specific activities the home … The purpose of this policy is optimize antibiotic use in nursing homes and reduce unnecessary use of
  2. www.ahrq.gov/sops/about/patient-safety-culture.html
    June 01, 2024 - Nursing Homes. Community Pharmacies. Ambulatory Surgery Centers. … patient safety indicators (PSIs). 3 Patients who reported more positive experiences with care. 4 Nursinghomes with more positive SOPS scores had: Higher Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) NursingHome Five-Star Quality ratings. 5 Lower risks of resident falls, long-stay urinary tract infections … Linking patient safety culture to quality ratings in the nursing home setting.
  3. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T5-Minimum_Criteria_for_3_Infections_Training_Slides-final.pptx
    October 01, 2016 - Antibiotic Use in Nursing Homes Between 50% and 70% of nursing home residents will receive at least … from multidrug-resistant organisms are occurring more frequently in residents in nursing homes. … homes. … homes. … Researchers developed guidelines for a few key infections that are common in nursing homes.
  4. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P2T1-Sample_Letter_of_Agreement_Phase_2.doc
    May 01, 2014 - to address the issue of appropriate antibiotic use; nursing homes are now implementing antibiograms … The [NURSING HOME NAME] is planning to implement an antibiogram program as a quality-improvement initiative … As the executive director of the [NURSING HOME NAME], I am writing to request that you generate an antibiogram … 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
  5. www.ahrq.gov/chsp/data-resources/compendium-2022.html
    November 01, 2024 - August 2024 New File Announcement: Outpatient Site, Nursing Home, and Home Health Organization Linkage … homes, and the extent to which systems own or manage hospitals in multiple States, total acute care … Excel (950 KB) CSV file (1 MB) Nursing Home Linkage File— We recommend that Excel users download only … (PDF, 970 KB) Compendium Hospital Linkage File, Technical Documentation (PDF, 484 KB) Compendium NursingHome Linkage File, Technical Documentation (PDF, 726 KB) Compendium Home Health Care Linkage File,
  6. www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module5/mod5-facguide.html
    March 01, 2017 - Person-centered care means that nursing home residents are supported in achieving the level of physical … Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes. Person-Centered Care. … Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes . Accessed November 11, 2014. … Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes. Person-Centered Care. … Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes . Accessed November 11, 2014.
  7. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/resident-covid-vaccine-administration-record.docx
    May 01, 2022 - , final, or enjoined Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rules or regulations related to nursinghomes.
  8. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/staff-covid-vaccine-administration-record.docx
    May 01, 2022 - , final, or enjoined Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rules or regulations related to nursinghomes.
  9. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T4-Quarterly_or_Monthly_Prescribing_Profile_Final.docx
    October 01, 2016 - Quarterly or Monthly Prescribing Profile [Date] From: [Nursing Home Name] Dear Dr./Mr./Ms. … Between 25 percent and 75 percent of antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily for nursing home residents … As a result, [nursing home name] has implemented an antimicrobial stewardship program. [1: Nicolle … Infections and antibiotic resistance in nursing homes. Clin Microbiol Rev. 1996 Jan;9(1):1-17. … No. 17-0006-2-EF October 2016 Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Implement, Monitor, & Sustain
  10. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T4-Quarterly_or_Monthly_Prescribing_Profile_Final.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Implement, Monitor, & Sustain a Program Toolkit 2 … Quarterly or Monthly Prescribing Profile [Date] From: [Nursing Home Name] Dear Dr./Mr./Ms. … Between 25 percent and 75 percent of antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily for nursing home residents … As a result, [nursing home name] has implemented an antimicrobial stewardship program. … Infections and antibiotic resistance in nursing homes. Clin Microbiol Rev. 1996 Jan;9(1):1-17.
  11. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/crisis-staff.html
    February 01, 2021 - Advance Care Planning During a Crisis: Key Information for Nursing Facility Staff Resource: Advance Care Planning During a Crisis: Key Information for Nursing Facility Staff ​This educational webinar provides information about advance care planning during the COVID-19 pandemic for nursing facility staff. Thi…
  12. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruprev/pruprev-menu.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - - Menu of Implementation Strategies Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for NursingHomes: On-Time Prevention Pressure Ulcer Prevention Menu of Implementation Strategies 1 On-Time … ontime/pruprev/pruprev-ereports.html Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for NursingHomes: On-Time Prevention Pressure Ulcer Prevention Menu of Implementation Strategies 2 Pressure … Other Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time
  13. www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/mod3ap.html
    October 01, 2014 - Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes Campaign.accessed November 18, 2010. Taylor JA. … The Vanderbilt Fall Prevention Program for long-term care: eight years of field experience with nursinghome staff.
  14. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/sampleransferandintakenotes.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits … Transfer Note A transfer note is a written communication tool between the nursing home and the receiving … home prior to transfer • Providers who saw the resident within 24 hours of transfer • Person authorizing … the transfer to hospital or ED Nursing homes will work with their EMR vendor to review and potentially … home, to use it in reporting, and to facilitate improved monitoring and management of resident care
  15. www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/index.html?page=20
    January 01, 2024 - Patient Safety, Partnerships Publication Date: December 2004 Improving Pain Management in NursingHomes ( application/pdf 328554 ) Principal Investigators: Jones, et al. … Grant Number: U18 HS 11093 Topic(s): Medication Safety, Nursing Homes, Pain Management Publication … Home Choice ( application/pdf 172984 ) Principal Investigators: Congdon and Magilvy Grant Number … : R18 HS 10926 Topic(s): Nursing Homes, Patient and Family Engagement Publication Date: August 2004
  16. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/national-domestic.html
    May 01, 2021 - Nursing home leadership can request materials that can be posted in the facility and to have available
  17. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/amda-update.html
    May 01, 2021 - information, recommendations, best practice strategies templates, national guidance and research for NursingHome Medical Directors and clinicians on COVID-19.
  18. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/national-helpline.html
    May 01, 2021 - Nursing home leaders can request materials that can be posted in the facility and to have available for
  19. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/transfer-tips.html
    February 01, 2021 - for Transfer Resource: Tips for Transfer (PDF, 245 KB)  This form is to be completed by nursinghome staff prior to transferring a resident to the hospital.
  20. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/residents-engaged.html
    January 01, 2021 - Resource: Tips for Keeping Residents Engaged (PDF, 82.6 KB)  ​​​​This resource provides tips for nursinghome staff to keep residents socially engaged and stimulated with meaningful activities adapted for

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