Resources
Diabetes Management in the Elderly
During this webinar, we will discuss adverse drug events associated with medications for diabetes in nursing homes. Hear how to identify common adverse drug reactions for diabetes medications and learn preventative measures to avoid these events. IN THIS EVENT, WE WILL: 1. Recognize signs and symptoms of both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia 2. Identify common adverse […]
Nursing Home Readmission Affinity Group: Creating Interdisciplinary Programs to Reduce Avoidable Readmissions
Dr. Swati Gaur, MD, MBA, CMD, AGSF, medical director of New Horizons Nursing Facilities, shares her skilled nursing facility’s experience with their Patient at Risk (PAR) program and how it impacted avoidable readmissions and ED visits. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify resident care processes that contribute to readmissions. 2. Create a PAR program to address priority […]
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Rehospitalization Risk Assessment Tool
Use this tool as a framework for interdisciplinary review, discussion, and individualized care planning for all skilled nursing facility admissions. It also has tips for incorporating the assessment tool into your facility’s readmission reduction strategy.
Elements of a Successful Vaccination Season: Engagement, Communication and Documentation
The program will provide the importance of engagement, communication, and documentation for a successful vaccination season. Panelists from a nursing home and community coalition will share their success stories and strategies in promoting vaccine confidence and reducing vaccine hesitancy to achieve increased vaccination rates. In summary, using these elements plays a critical role increasing vaccination […]
Fall Management Tracking Sheet
This fall tracking sheet is an easy way to track fall causes and patterns.
Trauma Informed Care PPT with Pre and Post Learning Assessment Guide + Module
This learning module consists of two options. One is a PPT with Pre and Post Assessments that can be downloaded and used for live in-person training, another option is the online learning module that staff can complete independently. Facilities may choose to use both formats, offering a live presentation and then the online module to […]
Nursing Home Patient Safety Series: Comprehensive Approaches to Preventing and Managing Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Facilities – Antimicrobial Stewardship
This healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention webinar will discuss clinical and pharmacological interventions to reduce urinary tract infections and inappropriate antibiotic use in nursing facilities. In This Event, We Will: Learn about the burden of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and urosepsis in the LTCF population. Discuss how clinicians can properly identify asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) and avoid […]
What Am I Sick With?
This tool can help patients understand what may be causing their symptoms and prompts them to seek medical care.
Recognizing and Reducing Stigma in Clinical Documentation
SUMMARY: This session will focus on the stigma of substance use/substance use disorder in clinical notes. There will be a brief overview of stigma and its impact on quality of care. In addition, we will discuss how substance use is often stigmatized in clinical documentation and provide helpful tips on how to use less stigmatizing […]
Diabetes 101: Medications & ADEs in Nursing Homes
This event will take us back to the basics of diabetes and its treatment. Diabetes medications are considered high-risk in the Medicare population. However, their use is still needed. During this presentation, we will discuss medications available to treat diabetes, signs and symptoms of hypo- and hyperglycemia, common adverse drug events (ADEs) and tips to […]