Resources
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.
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.
Integrating Immunizations in the Nursing Home into Day-to-Day Operations and/or Clinics Checklist
This resource will guide you through a daily vaccination practice or a clinic set up.
Pneumonia Prevention: Considerations for Nursing Homes Bite-sized Learning
This video highlights the burden of pneumonia in nursing home facilities and steps to prevent pneumonia in nursing home residents,. It includes hyperlinked resources to support facility infection prevention and control initiatives.
Solar Eclipse Patient Safety
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 with the […]
Workplace Violence Prevention for Nursing Homes: Coaching and Resource Package
What it is: Workplace violence is defined by the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) as any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. Workplace violence ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. Who it affects: It can affect […]