Resources
NH September LAN: Best Practices for Surveillance, Diagnosis and Treatment of C. difficile
CDI is a common cause of healthcare associated (HAI) infection. Accurate diagnosis of CDI links to appropriate use of lab testing thus guiding CDI prevention, management and optimizing resident outcome. Introduction of a diagnostic stewardship as a best practice in antibiotic medication management, aiming to decrease antimicrobial use and C. difficile infection rates begin with […]
Emergency Department Affinity Group: Virtual Hospital Decision Guide and Organizational Trauma?
Topics include: Using a Virtual Hospital Decision Guide with Patients, Families and Health Care Agents Building a Trauma Informed Workplace COVID-19 has amplified the need for creative ways to communicate with patients and families when changes in condition occur. Learn how the virtual decision guide “Go To The Hospital or Stay Here” can be used […]
Neuroscience of Addiction: Disease or Decision?
As addictions professionals, we often have gaps in our education around the basics of how our brain functions as well how that functioning is impacted by substance use, addiction, and recovery. Neuroscience of Addiction is a foundational course designed to introduce the fundamentals of brain functioning in ways that are both understandable and can be […]
NH August LAN: QI Tactics for Increasing & Documenting Short Stay Vaccination Rates
Event Description: Despite the industry wide focus, vaccination rates still reflect an opportunity for improvement in most post-acute care settings. Join our conversation with experienced SNF clinician leaders as we discuss how quality improvement tools, data and best practices can help improve processes to increase vaccination rates.
Invest in Trust (AHRQ Resource for CNA COVID-19 Vaccines)
Despite their role caring for people in settings that have seen exceptionally high rates of COVID-19 and their front-of-the-line access to COVID-19 vaccines, some of the most essential people in nursing homes—certified nursing assistants (CNAs)—have expressed concerns about getting vaccinated. There is no single solution to this challenge because the reasons are varied, complex and […]
Understanding F-758: A Practical Approach to Gradual Dose Reductions (GDR) with a Definite Purpose
Nursing Home residents are at higher risk for adverse drug event/side effects associated with antipsychotic medication use. Residents transitioning from acute care with dementia may have behavioral expressions of unmet needs (pain, hunger, thirst etc.) treated with an antipsychotic medication. Assessing the true cause of behavioral expressions can help avoid unnecessary antipsychotic medication use. Targeting […]
Developing a Sustainable Water Management Plan in Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes with large complex water systems, if not properly maintained can promote the growth of Legionella (the bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease). Residents, specifically those who have certain weakened immune systems or chronic disease are at high risk for Legionnaires’ disease. The significance of having a water management plan, performing ongoing surveillance, monitoring, and […]
Anticoagulant Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) One-Pager
This resource provides information on adverse drug events for anticoagulant medications.
Diabetes Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) One-Pager
This resource provides information on adverse drug events for diabetes medications.