Nursing Home Readmissions Affinity Group – Innovation: Engaging Patients, Residents, Family and Community in QAPI

by Maya Labat | Mar 26, 2024

SUMMARY: Join this session of our QAPI series as we discuss meaningful resident and family engagement in QAPI as a way to enhance residents’ quality of life, quality of care, and safety. DURING THIS EVENT, WE WILL: 1. Discuss the roles of resident and family advisors...

Solar Eclipse Patient Safety

by Maya Labat | Mar 22, 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will happen in parts of the United States. During a total solar eclipse, the moon blocks the sun for a few minutes. It will seem dark like nighttime. Check to see if you are in the path of the eclipse on the NASA website...

Caring for a Patient or Resident with a Hemodialysis Central Venous Catheter (HD-CVC) Just-in-Time Training Module

by Maya Labat | Mar 19, 2024

This training material with facilitator guidance and instructions is designed to provide just-in-time essential guidance to nursing assistants who are providing care to a patient or resident with a hemodialysis central venous catheter.

Hop Into Spring With a Healthy Hand Hygiene Routine

by Maya Labat | Mar 13, 2024

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Clean hands can help stop germs from spreading from one person to another and in our communities—including your home, workplace, schools, and childcare facilities.

Guidance for Performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs)

by Maya Labat | Mar 13, 2024

Conducting a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is an important step to identifying areas of opportunity for improvement, to reduce avoidable hospital utilization, medication errors, or other issues. This guide includes best practice strategies to help you get started.