Resources
Hand Hygiene – Don’t Upset the Apple Cart
This hand hygiene seasonal poster can encourage your staff to wash their hands.
Medication Reconciliation: A Team Sport
*CE for Physicians and Nurses Available* *NAB Credits Available* This interactive event highlights the importance of collaborative medication reconciliation to ensure accurate and safe medication management for nursing home residents during and after their stay. Practical examples will be used to help attendees gain a deeper understanding of how teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach can […]
Ready, Set, Go! Checklist – Extreme Cold
Significant cold or snowstorms can challenge the safety and comfort of residents and staff by causing power outages and service disruptions. Proactively developing a comprehensive cold management strategy can reduce risks and maintain efficiency during such events. This resource will help your facility to prepare, manage, or respond effectively to dangerous cold weather or snowstorms.
Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPP) – A Guide to Resources and Templates for Nursing Homes
This guide includes links to key guidance, training and sample templates to help build or refine a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan (EPP). This was last revised in September 2024 and includes multiple updates and changes.
Ready, Set, Go! Checklist – Extreme Heat
Hot temperatures, particularly during an extended heat wave, can make it difficult to keep residents and staff safe and comfortable. Heat waves can also cause power outages and disruptions to essential services. Facilities can proactively develop and implement a thorough heat management strategy before a crisis occurs. This approach helps minimize risks, prevent disruptions, and […]
QIN-QIO Impact Summary
This impact summary provide an overview of the work and success of the 12th Statement of Work.
Hope Has Arrived
This resource encourages those over 65 to get a Covid-19 vaccine since they are the most vulnerable population to Covid-19 viruses.
Cyber Safety for Patients and Visitors
This resource will provide you with some cyber safety tips for ways to stay secure and stay smart during your stay or visit!
Nursing Homes Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Dialysis Patients
Use this checklist to make sure your emergency preparedness plans include these key elements.
Toolkit: Increasing Vaccination Rates in Nursing Homes
As a health care professional, you play a vital role in protecting patients and their families. The best protection for reducing the risk of serious illness, hospitalizations, long-term health impacts, and death are vaccinations. This toolkit provides resources, guidance, and samples for promoting and encouraging acceptance of vaccinations in your facility.