Resource Library

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Assessment for Long-Term Care Facilities
A tool intended to assist in the assessment of infection control programs and practices. Access the resource here.

Fishbone Diagram Worksheet
The fishbone diagram is a tool to help the root cause analysis (RCA) team identify the causes and effects of an event and get to the root cause. Access the resource here.

General Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit
This document contains electronic links to reliable sources of information regarding telehealth and telemedicine. Most of the information is directed towards providers who may want to establish a...

Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making
The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making are the critical time periods of antibiotic decision making. Clinicians are encouraged to use the Four Moments framework for all patients receiving...

Pocket Guide: Tapering Opioids for Chronic Pain
This CDC pocket guide describes when opioid tapering may be indicated, how to taper and special considerations to adjust, monitor and reduce opioid use. Access the resource here.

Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
This Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training created in March 2019 is designed for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control (IPC) programs in nursing homes....

Overview of All-Cause Harm Prevention in Nursing Homes Change Package
The Office of Inspector General report for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicates that 33% of all residents of skilled nursing facilities experience an adverse event or a...

Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Action Tool
This tool is based on McGeer Criteria and modified Loeb Criteria. It is designed to guide nursing staff in the initial evaluation and next steps for possible urinary tract infection (UTI) in...

My Diabetes Yearly Passport
This Diabetes Passport is just for you! Use it to record your personal healthcare information, track your medications and set health-related goals. There’s also a blood glucose log, diabetes tests...

All-Cause Harm Prevention in Nursing Homes Change Package
As nursing homes across the U.S. work to prevent, detect and mitigate certain categories of harm while honoring resident rights and preferences, this change package created by Telligen in November...