LOCATE YOUR QIO

BFCC-QIOs manage all complaints and quality of care reviews, EMTALA and other types of case review for people with Medicare and their representatives. Use the dropdown below to find the BFCC-QIO for your area. Select your state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia

Guam

FACILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL Requirement Nursing facilities will conduct, document, and annually review a facility-wide assessment, which includes both their resident population and the resources the facility needs to care for their residents (§483.70(e)). The requirement for the facility assessment may be found in Attachment 1. TELEHEALTH IN NURSING HOME 4. Objectives • Understand federal and state guidelines regarding the use and reimbursement of telehealth in nursing homes specific to

the COVID-19

ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES Focus Here First. Nursing home s participating in the development of this Change Package provided suggestions on the priorities for preventing all cause harm for residents. Review strategies and detailed actions to build and sustain the four foundational components that support staff in carrying out actions to prevent harm for

residents.

HOME HEALTH

A new video clip from HSAG — the Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands — shows how partnering with home health agencies can result in better health outcomes for patients and lower health care costs. ESTABLISHING AN INFECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM IN A NURSING Establishing an Infection Prevention Program in a Nursing Home, With an Emphasis on COVID-19 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET July 16, 2020

2019 TRACKING TOOLS

Consistent Assignment Tracking Tool This easy-to-use tool tracks the number of caregivers working with each resident and prepares a monthly summary for you to enter on the National Nursing Home Quality Improvement website. Consistent Assignment Tracking Tool ANTIPSYCHOTICS AND THE NURSING HOME Antipsychotics and the Nursing Home Lisa M. O’Hara, PharmD, CGP Corporate Director of Clinical Services ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION REDUCTION Antipsychotic Medication Reduction Quick Guide to Start a QAPI Project 2018. Page 2 . Reducing the unnecessary use of antipsychotics is important, because it is a STAR-VA INTERVENTION FOR MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN STAR-VA 6 INTRODUCTION STAR-VA is an interdisciplinary behavioral approach to managing challenging dementia-related behaviors. STAR-VA is based on Teri and colleagues’ (2005) Staff

LOCATE YOUR QIO

BFCC-QIOs manage all complaints and quality of care reviews, EMTALA and other types of case review for people with Medicare and their representatives. Use the dropdown below to find the BFCC-QIO for your area. Select your state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia

Guam

FACILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL Requirement Nursing facilities will conduct, document, and annually review a facility-wide assessment, which includes both their resident population and the resources the facility needs to care for their residents (§483.70(e)). The requirement for the facility assessment may be found in Attachment 1. TELEHEALTH IN NURSING HOME 4. Objectives • Understand federal and state guidelines regarding the use and reimbursement of telehealth in nursing homes specific to

the COVID-19

ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES Focus Here First. Nursing home s participating in the development of this Change Package provided suggestions on the priorities for preventing all cause harm for residents. Review strategies and detailed actions to build and sustain the four foundational components that support staff in carrying out actions to prevent harm for

residents.

HOME HEALTH

A new video clip from HSAG — the Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands — shows how partnering with home health agencies can result in better health outcomes for patients and lower health care costs. ESTABLISHING AN INFECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM IN A NURSING Establishing an Infection Prevention Program in a Nursing Home, With an Emphasis on COVID-19 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET July 16, 2020

2019 TRACKING TOOLS

Consistent Assignment Tracking Tool This easy-to-use tool tracks the number of caregivers working with each resident and prepares a monthly summary for you to enter on the National Nursing Home Quality Improvement website. Consistent Assignment Tracking Tool ANTIPSYCHOTICS AND THE NURSING HOME Antipsychotics and the Nursing Home Lisa M. O’Hara, PharmD, CGP Corporate Director of Clinical Services ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION REDUCTION Antipsychotic Medication Reduction Quick Guide to Start a QAPI Project 2018. Page 2 . Reducing the unnecessary use of antipsychotics is important, because it is a STAR-VA INTERVENTION FOR MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN STAR-VA 6 INTRODUCTION STAR-VA is an interdisciplinary behavioral approach to managing challenging dementia-related behaviors. STAR-VA is based on Teri and colleagues’ (2005) Staff NURSING HOME RESOURCES This Change Package is intended to support overall nursing home quality and performance improvement and focuses on the systems that impact quality such as: staffing, operations, communication, leadership, compliance, clinical models, promoting resident quality of life, and specific, clinical outcomes It was developed from a series

of site

CMS-CDC FUNDAMENTALS OF COVID-19 PREVENTION FOR NURSING Topic: Live Q & A: CMS-CDC Fundamentals of COVID-19 Prevention for Nursing Home Management Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020 Audience: This live Q & A series is open to clinical and administrative nursing home staff members and others who have completed the self-paced, on-demand CMS-CDC Fundamentals of COVID-19 Prevention for Nursing Home Management training hosted on www.QIOProgram.org 2020 NQIIC ANNUAL REPORT Disclaimer: As health care is continually shifting priorities and evolving, much of the work outlined in this document has progressed beyond the dates defined within this 2020 Annual Report. The closing section briefly describes future directions, and a full report on activities initiated or continuing after November 2020 will be contained in the subsequent Annual Report. ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES What is the Change Package? The Change Package is a description and list of successful practices of high-performing nursing homes (i.e., how they prevent harm while honoring each resident’s rights and preferences), organized by overarching themes, and includes strategies to prevent specific adverse events and abuse.. Why is this important? There is a need to reduce the prevalence of harm

ABOUT QIN-QIOS

The 12 regional Quality Innovation Network-QIOs work with providers, community partners, beneficiaries and caregivers on data-driven quality improvement initiatives designed to improve the quality of care for people with specific health conditions. QIN-QIOs are able to help quickly spread best practices for better care while accommodating local conditions and cultural factors.

MAKE AN APPEAL

If you have Medicare, you can file an appeal if you do not agree with a health care provider’s decision to discharge you from the hospital or discontinue services, or if you wish to dispute a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, your Medicare health plan or your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. CMS-CDC FUNDAMENTALS OF COVID-19 PREVENTION FOR NURSING CMS-CDC Fundamentals of COVID-19 Prevention for Nursing Home Management Live Q&A Session January 7, 2021 2021 CMS QUALITY CONFERENCE Click here for Tips to Make the Most of the Virtual 2021 CMS Quality

Conference!

INFECTIONS | QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATIONS Long-term care residents are at increased risk of infections for many reasons. As more people enter long-term care communities following hospital stays, communities are providing more hands-on, complex medical care to residents, such as wound care and maintenance of indwelling devices, which can lead to increased exposure to bacteria

and infection.

HOME HEALTH

A new video clip from HSAG — the Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands — shows how partnering with home health agencies can result in better health outcomes for patients and lower health care costs.

LOCATE YOUR QIO

BFCC-QIOs manage all complaints and quality of care reviews, EMTALA and other types of case review for people with Medicare and their representatives. Use the dropdown below to find the BFCC-QIO for your area. Select your state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia

Guam

ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES Focus Here First. Nursing home s participating in the development of this Change Package provided suggestions on the priorities for preventing all cause harm for residents. Review strategies and detailed actions to build and sustain the four foundational components that support staff in carrying out actions to prevent harm for

residents.

TELEHEALTH IN NURSING HOME 4. Objectives • Understand federal and state guidelines regarding the use and reimbursement of telehealth in nursing homes specific to

the COVID-19

HOME HEALTH

A new video clip from HSAG — the Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands — shows how partnering with home health agencies can result in better health outcomes for patients and lower health care costs. FACILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL Requirement Nursing facilities will conduct, document, and annually review a facility-wide assessment, which includes both their resident population and the resources the facility needs to care for their residents (§483.70(e)). The requirement for the facility assessment may be found in Attachment 1. ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION REDUCTION Antipsychotic Medication Reduction Quick Guide to Start a QAPI Project 2018. Page 2 . Reducing the unnecessary use of antipsychotics is important, because it is a ESTABLISHING AN INFECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM IN A NURSING Establishing an Infection Prevention Program in a Nursing Home, With an Emphasis on COVID-19 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET July 16, 2020 ANTIPSYCHOTICS AND THE NURSING HOME Antipsychotics and the Nursing Home Lisa M. O’Hara, PharmD, CGP Corporate Director of Clinical Services GUIDE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS AND MANAGING PSYCHOSIS AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF DEMENTIA / PAGE 3 Table 1. Representative Medications for Treatment of Schizophrenia or Schizophrenia rlike Syndromes Class, Medication Dosage r Total mg/d (Frequency/d) Formulations (in mg) Comments (Metabolism) Second rgeneration Antipsychotics *Aripiprazole 2 r5 mg/d initially STAR-VA INTERVENTION FOR MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN STAR-VA 6 INTRODUCTION STAR-VA is an interdisciplinary behavioral approach to managing challenging dementia-related behaviors. STAR-VA is based on Teri and colleagues’ (2005) Staff

LOCATE YOUR QIO

BFCC-QIOs manage all complaints and quality of care reviews, EMTALA and other types of case review for people with Medicare and their representatives. Use the dropdown below to find the BFCC-QIO for your area. Select your state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia

Guam

ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES Focus Here First. Nursing home s participating in the development of this Change Package provided suggestions on the priorities for preventing all cause harm for residents. Review strategies and detailed actions to build and sustain the four foundational components that support staff in carrying out actions to prevent harm for

residents.

TELEHEALTH IN NURSING HOME 4. Objectives • Understand federal and state guidelines regarding the use and reimbursement of telehealth in nursing homes specific to

the COVID-19

HOME HEALTH

A new video clip from HSAG — the Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands — shows how partnering with home health agencies can result in better health outcomes for patients and lower health care costs. FACILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL Requirement Nursing facilities will conduct, document, and annually review a facility-wide assessment, which includes both their resident population and the resources the facility needs to care for their residents (§483.70(e)). The requirement for the facility assessment may be found in Attachment 1. ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION REDUCTION Antipsychotic Medication Reduction Quick Guide to Start a QAPI Project 2018. Page 2 . Reducing the unnecessary use of antipsychotics is important, because it is a ESTABLISHING AN INFECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM IN A NURSING Establishing an Infection Prevention Program in a Nursing Home, With an Emphasis on COVID-19 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET July 16, 2020 ANTIPSYCHOTICS AND THE NURSING HOME Antipsychotics and the Nursing Home Lisa M. O’Hara, PharmD, CGP Corporate Director of Clinical Services GUIDE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS AND MANAGING PSYCHOSIS AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF DEMENTIA / PAGE 3 Table 1. Representative Medications for Treatment of Schizophrenia or Schizophrenia rlike Syndromes Class, Medication Dosage r Total mg/d (Frequency/d) Formulations (in mg) Comments (Metabolism) Second rgeneration Antipsychotics *Aripiprazole 2 r5 mg/d initially STAR-VA INTERVENTION FOR MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN STAR-VA 6 INTRODUCTION STAR-VA is an interdisciplinary behavioral approach to managing challenging dementia-related behaviors. STAR-VA is based on Teri and colleagues’ (2005) Staff

LOCATE YOUR QIO

BFCC-QIOs manage all complaints and quality of care reviews, EMTALA and other types of case review for people with Medicare and their representatives. Use the dropdown below to find the BFCC-QIO for your area. Select your state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia

Guam

ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES What is the Change Package? The Change Package is a description and list of successful practices of high-performing nursing homes (i.e., how they prevent harm while honoring each resident’s rights and preferences), organized by overarching themes, and includes strategies to prevent specific adverse events and abuse.. Why is this important? There is a need to reduce the prevalence of harm 2021 CMS QUALITY CONFERENCE Click here for Tips to Make the Most of the Virtual 2021 CMS Quality

Conference!

MAKE AN APPEAL

If you think your Medicare services are ending too soon (e.g. if you think you are being discharged from the hospital too soon), you can file an appeal with your Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO). The BFCC-QIO for your state will: Give you the information you need to make an informed decision. Your ESTABLISHING AN INFECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM IN A NURSING Establishing an Infection Prevention Program in a Nursing Home, With an Emphasis on COVID-19 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET July 16, 2020

ABOUT QIN-QIOS

The 12 regional Quality Innovation Network-QIOs work with providers, community partners, beneficiaries and caregivers on data-driven quality improvement initiatives designed to improve the quality of care for people with specific health conditions. QIN-QIOs are able to help quickly spread best practices for better care while accommodating local conditions and cultural factors. IMPROVE POPULATION HEALTH Improving Cardiac Health, Preventing Stroke and Reducing Cardiac Disparities Heart disease and stroke are, respectively, the first- and fourth-leading causes of death in the United States for all demographic groups, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The disproportionate impact of these diseases on racial and ethnic minorities is a key target of PERSON-CENTERED CARE TRACKING TOOL Patients & Families; Health Care Providers; Campaigns & Initiatives; About; News; Contact; Locate Your QIO; QIOs on Twitter; Youtube; Notice: Links or URLs on this page may redirect you to a

2019 TRACKING TOOLS

Consistent Assignment Tracking Tool This easy-to-use tool tracks the number of caregivers working with each resident and prepares a monthly summary for you to enter on the National Nursing Home Quality Improvement website. Consistent Assignment Tracking Tool Consistent

Assignment Tracking

NORTH DAKOTA

In fall 2011, Quality Health Associates (QHA) of North Dakota formed a partnership with the North Dakota Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Quality Network and the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex) to support statewide hospital participation in data collection and quality improvement efforts. At that time, approximately 18 of North Dakota’s 36 CAHs were reporting

LOCATE YOUR QIO

BFCC-QIOs manage all complaints and quality of care reviews, EMTALA and other types of case review for people with Medicare and their representatives. Use the dropdown below to find the BFCC-QIO for your area. Select your state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia

Guam

ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES Focus Here First. Nursing home s participating in the development of this Change Package provided suggestions on the priorities for preventing all cause harm for residents. Review strategies and detailed actions to build and sustain the four foundational components that support staff in carrying out actions to prevent harm for

residents.

TELEHEALTH IN NURSING HOME 4. Objectives • Understand federal and state guidelines regarding the use and reimbursement of telehealth in nursing homes specific to

the COVID-19

HOME HEALTH

A new video clip from HSAG — the Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands — shows how partnering with home health agencies can result in better health outcomes for patients and lower health care costs. FACILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL Requirement Nursing facilities will conduct, document, and annually review a facility-wide assessment, which includes both their resident population and the resources the facility needs to care for their residents (§483.70(e)). The requirement for the facility assessment may be found in Attachment 1. ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION REDUCTION Antipsychotic Medication Reduction Quick Guide to Start a QAPI Project 2018. Page 2 . Reducing the unnecessary use of antipsychotics is important, because it is a ESTABLISHING AN INFECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM IN A NURSING Establishing an Infection Prevention Program in a Nursing Home, With an Emphasis on COVID-19 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET July 16, 2020 ANTIPSYCHOTICS AND THE NURSING HOME Antipsychotics and the Nursing Home Lisa M. O’Hara, PharmD, CGP Corporate Director of Clinical Services GUIDE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS AND MANAGING PSYCHOSIS AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF DEMENTIA / PAGE 3 Table 1. Representative Medications for Treatment of Schizophrenia or Schizophrenia rlike Syndromes Class, Medication Dosage r Total mg/d (Frequency/d) Formulations (in mg) Comments (Metabolism) Second rgeneration Antipsychotics *Aripiprazole 2 r5 mg/d initially STAR-VA INTERVENTION FOR MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN STAR-VA 6 INTRODUCTION STAR-VA is an interdisciplinary behavioral approach to managing challenging dementia-related behaviors. STAR-VA is based on Teri and colleagues’ (2005) Staff

LOCATE YOUR QIO

BFCC-QIOs manage all complaints and quality of care reviews, EMTALA and other types of case review for people with Medicare and their representatives. Use the dropdown below to find the BFCC-QIO for your area. Select your state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia

Guam

ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES Focus Here First. Nursing home s participating in the development of this Change Package provided suggestions on the priorities for preventing all cause harm for residents. Review strategies and detailed actions to build and sustain the four foundational components that support staff in carrying out actions to prevent harm for

residents.

TELEHEALTH IN NURSING HOME 4. Objectives • Understand federal and state guidelines regarding the use and reimbursement of telehealth in nursing homes specific to

the COVID-19

HOME HEALTH

A new video clip from HSAG — the Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands — shows how partnering with home health agencies can result in better health outcomes for patients and lower health care costs. FACILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL Requirement Nursing facilities will conduct, document, and annually review a facility-wide assessment, which includes both their resident population and the resources the facility needs to care for their residents (§483.70(e)). The requirement for the facility assessment may be found in Attachment 1. ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION REDUCTION Antipsychotic Medication Reduction Quick Guide to Start a QAPI Project 2018. Page 2 . Reducing the unnecessary use of antipsychotics is important, because it is a ESTABLISHING AN INFECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM IN A NURSING Establishing an Infection Prevention Program in a Nursing Home, With an Emphasis on COVID-19 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET July 16, 2020 ANTIPSYCHOTICS AND THE NURSING HOME Antipsychotics and the Nursing Home Lisa M. O’Hara, PharmD, CGP Corporate Director of Clinical Services GUIDE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS AND MANAGING PSYCHOSIS AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF DEMENTIA / PAGE 3 Table 1. Representative Medications for Treatment of Schizophrenia or Schizophrenia rlike Syndromes Class, Medication Dosage r Total mg/d (Frequency/d) Formulations (in mg) Comments (Metabolism) Second rgeneration Antipsychotics *Aripiprazole 2 r5 mg/d initially STAR-VA INTERVENTION FOR MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN STAR-VA 6 INTRODUCTION STAR-VA is an interdisciplinary behavioral approach to managing challenging dementia-related behaviors. STAR-VA is based on Teri and colleagues’ (2005) Staff

LOCATE YOUR QIO

BFCC-QIOs manage all complaints and quality of care reviews, EMTALA and other types of case review for people with Medicare and their representatives. Use the dropdown below to find the BFCC-QIO for your area. Select your state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia

Guam

ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES What is the Change Package? The Change Package is a description and list of successful practices of high-performing nursing homes (i.e., how they prevent harm while honoring each resident’s rights and preferences), organized by overarching themes, and includes strategies to prevent specific adverse events and abuse.. Why is this important? There is a need to reduce the prevalence of harm 2021 CMS QUALITY CONFERENCE Click here for Tips to Make the Most of the Virtual 2021 CMS Quality

Conference!

MAKE AN APPEAL

If you think your Medicare services are ending too soon (e.g. if you think you are being discharged from the hospital too soon), you can file an appeal with your Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO). The BFCC-QIO for your state will: Give you the information you need to make an informed decision. Your ESTABLISHING AN INFECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM IN A NURSING Establishing an Infection Prevention Program in a Nursing Home, With an Emphasis on COVID-19 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET July 16, 2020

ABOUT QIN-QIOS

The 12 regional Quality Innovation Network-QIOs work with providers, community partners, beneficiaries and caregivers on data-driven quality improvement initiatives designed to improve the quality of care for people with specific health conditions. QIN-QIOs are able to help quickly spread best practices for better care while accommodating local conditions and cultural factors. IMPROVE POPULATION HEALTH Improving Cardiac Health, Preventing Stroke and Reducing Cardiac Disparities Heart disease and stroke are, respectively, the first- and fourth-leading causes of death in the United States for all demographic groups, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The disproportionate impact of these diseases on racial and ethnic minorities is a key target of PERSON-CENTERED CARE TRACKING TOOL Patients & Families; Health Care Providers; Campaigns & Initiatives; About; News; Contact; Locate Your QIO; QIOs on Twitter; Youtube; Notice: Links or URLs on this page may redirect you to a

2019 TRACKING TOOLS

Consistent Assignment Tracking Tool This easy-to-use tool tracks the number of caregivers working with each resident and prepares a monthly summary for you to enter on the National Nursing Home Quality Improvement website. Consistent Assignment Tracking Tool Consistent

Assignment Tracking

NORTH DAKOTA

In fall 2011, Quality Health Associates (QHA) of North Dakota formed a partnership with the North Dakota Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Quality Network and the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex) to support statewide hospital participation in data collection and quality improvement efforts. At that time, approximately 18 of North Dakota’s 36 CAHs were reporting

LOCATE YOUR QIO

BFCC-QIOs manage all complaints and quality of care reviews, EMTALA and other types of case review for people with Medicare and their representatives. Use the dropdown below to find the BFCC-QIO for your area. Select your state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia

Guam

MAKE AN APPEAL

If you think your Medicare services are ending too soon (e.g. if you think you are being discharged from the hospital too soon), you can file an appeal with your Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO). The BFCC-QIO for your state will: Give you the information you need to make an informed decision. Your IMPROVE POPULATION HEALTH FACILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL Requirement Nursing facilities will conduct, document, and annually review a facility-wide assessment, which includes both their resident population and the resources the facility needs to care for their residents (§483.70(e)). The requirement for the facility assessment may be found in Attachment 1. ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES Focus Here First. Nursing home s participating in the development of this Change Package provided suggestions on the priorities for preventing all cause harm for residents. Review strategies and detailed actions to build and sustain the four foundational components that support staff in carrying out actions to prevent harm for

residents.

PERSON-CENTERED CARE TRACKING TOOL Patients & Families; Health Care Providers; Campaigns & Initiatives; About; News; Contact; Locate Your QIO; QIOs on Twitter; Youtube; Notice: Links or URLs on this page may redirect you to a

HOME HEALTH

A new video clip from HSAG — the Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands — shows how partnering with home health agencies can result in better health outcomes for patients and lower health care costs. ANTIPSYCHOTICS AND THE NURSING HOME Antipsychotics and the Nursing Home Lisa M. O’Hara, PharmD, CGP Corporate Director of Clinical Services GUIDE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS AND MANAGING PSYCHOSIS AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF DEMENTIA / PAGE 3 Table 1. Representative Medications for Treatment of Schizophrenia or Schizophrenia rlike Syndromes Class, Medication Dosage r Total mg/d (Frequency/d) Formulations (in mg) Comments (Metabolism) Second rgeneration Antipsychotics *Aripiprazole 2 r5 mg/d initially ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION REDUCTION Antipsychotic Medication Reduction Quick Guide to Start a QAPI Project 2018. Page 2 . Reducing the unnecessary use of antipsychotics is important, because it is a

LOCATE YOUR QIO

BFCC-QIOs manage all complaints and quality of care reviews, EMTALA and other types of case review for people with Medicare and their representatives. Use the dropdown below to find the BFCC-QIO for your area. Select your state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia

Guam

MAKE AN APPEAL

If you think your Medicare services are ending too soon (e.g. if you think you are being discharged from the hospital too soon), you can file an appeal with your Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO). The BFCC-QIO for your state will: Give you the information you need to make an informed decision. Your IMPROVE POPULATION HEALTH FACILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL Requirement Nursing facilities will conduct, document, and annually review a facility-wide assessment, which includes both their resident population and the resources the facility needs to care for their residents (§483.70(e)). The requirement for the facility assessment may be found in Attachment 1. ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES Focus Here First. Nursing home s participating in the development of this Change Package provided suggestions on the priorities for preventing all cause harm for residents. Review strategies and detailed actions to build and sustain the four foundational components that support staff in carrying out actions to prevent harm for

residents.

PERSON-CENTERED CARE TRACKING TOOL Patients & Families; Health Care Providers; Campaigns & Initiatives; About; News; Contact; Locate Your QIO; QIOs on Twitter; Youtube; Notice: Links or URLs on this page may redirect you to a

HOME HEALTH

A new video clip from HSAG — the Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands — shows how partnering with home health agencies can result in better health outcomes for patients and lower health care costs. ANTIPSYCHOTICS AND THE NURSING HOME Antipsychotics and the Nursing Home Lisa M. O’Hara, PharmD, CGP Corporate Director of Clinical Services GUIDE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS AND MANAGING PSYCHOSIS AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF DEMENTIA / PAGE 3 Table 1. Representative Medications for Treatment of Schizophrenia or Schizophrenia rlike Syndromes Class, Medication Dosage r Total mg/d (Frequency/d) Formulations (in mg) Comments (Metabolism) Second rgeneration Antipsychotics *Aripiprazole 2 r5 mg/d initially ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION REDUCTION Antipsychotic Medication Reduction Quick Guide to Start a QAPI Project 2018. Page 2 . Reducing the unnecessary use of antipsychotics is important, because it is a NURSING HOME RESOURCES This Change Package is intended to support overall nursing home quality and performance improvement and focuses on the systems that impact quality such as: staffing, operations, communication, leadership, compliance, clinical models, promoting resident quality of life, and specific, clinical outcomes It was developed from a series

of site

ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES What is the Change Package? The Change Package is a description and list of successful practices of high-performing nursing homes (i.e., how they prevent harm while honoring each resident’s rights and preferences), organized by overarching themes, and includes strategies to prevent specific adverse events and abuse.. Why is this important? There is a need to reduce the prevalence of harm

MAKE AN APPEAL

If you have Medicare, you can file an appeal if you do not agree with a health care provider’s decision to discharge you from the hospital or discontinue services, or if you wish to dispute a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, your Medicare health plan or your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.

ABOUT QIN-QIOS

The 12 regional Quality Innovation Network-QIOs work with providers, community partners, beneficiaries and caregivers on data-driven quality improvement initiatives designed to improve the quality of care for people with specific health conditions. QIN-QIOs are able to help quickly spread best practices for better care while accommodating local conditions and cultural factors.

HOME HEALTH

A new video clip from HSAG — the Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands — shows how partnering with home health agencies can result in better health outcomes for patients and lower health care costs. INFECTIONS | QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATIONS Long-term care residents are at increased risk of infections for many reasons. As more people enter long-term care communities following hospital stays, communities are providing more hands-on, complex medical care to residents, such as wound care and maintenance of indwelling devices, which can lead to increased exposure to bacteria

and infection.

TELEHEALTH IN NURSING HOME 4. Objectives • Understand federal and state guidelines regarding the use and reimbursement of telehealth in nursing homes specific to

the COVID-19

ESTABLISHING AN INFECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM IN A NURSING Establishing an Infection Prevention Program in a Nursing Home, With an Emphasis on COVID-19 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET July 16, 2020 PERSON-CENTERED CARE TRACKING TOOL Patients & Families; Health Care Providers; Campaigns & Initiatives; About; News; Contact; Locate Your QIO; QIOs on Twitter; Youtube; Notice: Links or URLs on this page may redirect you to a

2019 TRACKING TOOLS

Consistent Assignment Tracking Tool This easy-to-use tool tracks the number of caregivers working with each resident and prepares a monthly summary for you to enter on the National Nursing Home Quality Improvement website. Consistent Assignment Tracking Tool Consistent

Assignment Tracking

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