Resource Library
QAA/QAPI Meeting Agenda
The QAA/QAPI Meeting Agenda Template is a customizable template for quality assessment and assurance committee (QAA) and quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) team meetings. The...
Comfort Menu
Consider using comfort menus to identify non-pharmacological alternatives for pain management. Interview residents and/or their representative and circle all that apply. Edit this tool to meet the...
Acute Care Hospital Toolkit
The Acute-Care Toolkit explains the Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making, and has tools to support their implementation and improve prescribing in three areas: developing and improving an...
Community Coalition Charter
The Community Coalition Charter helps coalitions to outline their motivating vision, shared purpose, members, meeting norms, schedule, etc. Access the resource here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Education Resources for Long-Term Care Staff and Residents
Looking for resources to meet the COVID-19 vaccine education requirements per the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality/Quality, Safety & Oversight Group memo QSO-21-19-NH? Listed in this...
Post Vaccine Considerations for Residents
Infection prevention and control considerations for residents of long-term care facilities with systemic signs and symptoms following COVID-19 vaccination Access the resource here.
Influenza and Pneumonia Immunization MDS Coding Tip Sheet
This tool is for nursing home MDS Coordinators and those who support entering the MDS data. Use this information as a quick reference in addition to your Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual...
Antibiotic Time-Out Checklist
This tool follows the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) format and is designed to guide antibiotic stewardship champions through time-out discussions with prescribing...
LTC NHSN – How to Add a New User
Having more than one National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) user for your facility is a best practice. Watch this recording of how to add a new user to your NHSN facility. Access the resource...
Hug Tunnel Instructional Video
Hug Tunnels are a COVID-19-safe way for older adults living in senior care communities, as well as other groups of isolated people, to hug their loved ones. In Fort Collins, Colorado, a...