Toolkits
A Systems Approach to Quality Improvement in Long Term Care: Safe Medication Practices Workbook - updated August 2007. (Please note that this is a 7MB file and may take some time to download).
INTERACT II
The INTERACT II Program is designed to improve the quality of nursing home care by providing tools and resources to staff that will help to Reduce Avoidable Acute Care Transfers.
Pain Toolkits
A Systems Approach to Quality Improvement in Long-Term Care: Pain Management (November 2006)
Note: This is a large file and may take a moment to open.
Pressure Ulcer Toolkits
A Systems Approach to Quality Improvement in Long-Term Care: Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
Note: This is a large file and may take a moment to open.
Indiana State Department of Health Pressure Ulcer Initiative
The Indiana Pressure Ulcer Initiative began in June 2008. As part of the Initiative, participants were provided with resources and tools to assist in improving their pressure ulcer prevention system. The following are resources and tools provided to participants as part of the Indiana Pressure Ulcer Initiative.
NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Training Module
The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators® (NDNQI®) is a
proprietary database of the American Nurses Association. The database
collects and evaluates unit-specific nurse-sensitive data from hospitals in
the United States.
National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP)
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) serves as the authoritative voice for improved patient outcomes in pressure ulcer prevention and treatment through public policy, education and research.
Restraints Toolkits
California Healthcare Foundation
Fast Facts for Administrators on various topics including restraints and culture change.
Iowa Geriatric Education Center
Info-Connect pamphlets provide succinct, practical information for long-term care providers on key clinical topics.
Untie the Elderly
An initiative to provide conditions that will foster independence, health and security for older individuals.
depression Toolkits
A Systems Approach to Quality Improvement in Long-Term Care: Depression Screening and Treatment
Note: This is a large file and may take a moment to open.
Culture Change Toolkits
AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture
As part of its goal to support a culture of patient safety and quality improvement in the Nation's health care system, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) sponsored the development of patient safety culture assessment tools for hospitals, nursing homes, and ambulatory outpatient medical offices.
California Healthcare Foundation
Fast Facts for Administrators on various topics including restraints and culture change.
Adult Immunization (NH) Toolkits
A Systems Approach to Quality Improvement in Long-Term Care: Increasing Immunizations
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