-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/qapi-self-assessment.html
February 01, 2021 - QAPI Self-Assessment Tool
Resource: QAPI Self-Assessment Tool (PDF, 104 KB)
This document provides a tool for initial, annual, or semiannual evaluation of quality assurance and performance improvement progress.
Source: CMS
Topic(s): Leadership & Management
Audience(s): Managers, Clinical Leader…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-19-vaccines-long-term.html
August 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccines for Long-term Care Residents
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccines for Long-term Care Residents
This webpage discusses the value of vaccination in the long-term care setting for residents and staff.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Vaccination
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders; Managers
Format: Webpage…
-
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…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/depression-older-adults.html
June 01, 2022 - Depression and Older Adults
Resource: Depression and Older Adults
Read this article to find common signs and symptoms of depression, treatment options, and if you or your loved one may be at risk for depression.
Source: NIH
Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being
Audience(s): Residents; Family Memb…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/echo.html
May 01, 2021 - ECHO: Vaccine Conversations with LTC Staff
Resource: ECHO: Vaccine Conversations with LTC Staff
This video provides guidance on how to have conversations to increase vaccine confidence with nursing home staff.
Source: Project ECHO
Topic(s): Vaccination; Leadership & Management
Audience(s): Managers…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/qapi-introduction.html
March 01, 2021 - Introduction to QAPI in Nursing Homes
Resource: Introduction to QAPI in Nursing Homes
This video provides a brief overview of Quality Assurance Performance Improvement for nursing homes.
Source: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Topic(s): Infection Control & Prevention; Safe Operations
Audience(s)…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cms-policy-memos.html
February 01, 2021 - CMS: Policy Memos for States and Regions
Resource: CMS: Policy Memos for States and Regions
This webpage provides CMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices.
Source: CMS
Topic(s): Infection Control & Preventio…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cdc-how-to-wear.html
May 01, 2021 - CDC Video Know How to Wear a Face Mask Correctly
Resource: CDC Video Know How to Wear a Face Mask Correctly
This short video will teach you how to wear a face mask correctly.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): PPE
Audience(s): Family Members; Residents
Format: Video
Length: 1 hour 7 minutes
-
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;…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cdc-strategies.html
May 01, 2021 - CDC Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages
Resource: CDC Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages
The CDC provides information, recommendations, and national guidance for health care providers on strategies to mitigate staffing shortages.
Source: CDC
Topic(…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/consistent-assignment-tip-sheet.html
June 01, 2021 - Consistent Assignment Tip Sheet
Resource: Consistent Assignment Tip Sheet (PDF, 354 KB)
This tip sheet offers ways to implement and sustain consistent assignment of point-of-care staff.
Source: Pioneer Network
Topic(s): Patient-Centered Care
Audience(s): Nursing Assistants; Nursing Technicians; Sup…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/perinatal/chipra-0082-fullreport.pdf
March 01, 2016 - that measures in the initial and improved core set, taken
together, cover all settings, services, and topics … Regardless of the eventual use of the
measure, we are interested in knowing all settings, services, measure topics
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0138-fullreport.pdf
April 01, 2018 - that measures in the initial and improved core set, taken
together, cover all settings, services, and topics … Regardless of the eventual use of the
measure, we are interested in knowing all settings, services, measure topics
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/perinatal/chipra-0083-fullreport.pdf
March 01, 2016 - that measures in the initial and improved core set, taken
together, cover all settings, services, and topics … Regardless of the eventual use of the
measure, we are interested in knowing all settings, services, measure topics
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/perinatal/chipra-0085-fullreport.pdf
December 31, 2015 - that measures in the initial and improved core set, taken
together, cover all settings, services, and topics … Regardless of the eventual use of the
measure, we are interested in knowing all settings, services, measure topics
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/0083episiotomy.pdf
March 01, 2016 - that measures in the initial and improved core set, taken
together, cover all settings, services, and topics … Regardless of the eventual use of the
measure, we are interested in knowing all settings, services, measure topics
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/tip-57.html
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 …
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/respirator-on-off-poster.html
June 01, 2022 - Respirator On, Respirator Off Poster
Resource: Respirator On, Respirator Off Poster
This poster demonstrates the step to properly put on and take off a respirator to protect yourself from COVID-19.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): PPE, Infection Control & Prevention
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders, Clinicians, N…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/qapi-glance.html
February 01, 2021 - QAPI at a Glance
Resource: QAPI at a Glance (PDF, 1.5 MB)
This guide explains the principles of quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) and provides step-by-step guidance to help staff implement QAPI in nursing homes.
Source: CMS
Topic(s): Leadership & Management
Audience(s): Manager…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/spanish-template-family.html
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…