NETEC Infection Prevention: Engineering Controls for LTC
Engineering controls can be implemented to isolate people from a hazard and provide protection for long-term care residents and staff. Engineering Controls for Long-Term Care
Turnover and Staff Retention – Understand the Differences and How to Track These Metrics
In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss turnover and staff retention, what the differences are and how to track these metrics. They will also cover what the …
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Dementia Care: Keys to Implementing Technologies Effectively and Responsibly
Using technologies to engage residents with dementia is becoming increasingly common in nursing homes across the country. Local news shows are peppered with segments on facilities using dancing robots, robotic cats, and other technologies that are designed to improve the quality of life for these residents. However, providers must proceed …
Fall Prevention and Management: How the Consultant Pharmacist Can Add Value
F-tag 689 (Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices) was the top immediate jeopardy (IJ) citation nationwide—and the second most-frequent citation overall—in calendar year (CY) 2023, and that citation pattern is being maintained so far in CY 2024, according to QCOR data accessed May 7, 2024. Falls are a frequent driver of F689 …
Beyond Physical Function: Psychosocial Needs of Residents Post-Stroke
Stroke is a common issue among residents in long-term care facilities. When caring for this population, staff often focus on physical issues, yet post-stroke residents often have emotional or behavioral changes as well. It is important for staff to understand how a stroke can affect residents’ psychosocial well-being. By recognizing …
Quick Guide to the SNF QRP iQIES Report: Resident-Level QM Report
The Quick Guide to the SNF QRP iQIES Report: Resident-Level QM Report tool offers detailed information on how to interpret the SNF QRP Resident-Level Report for each MDS-based measure, depending on if the resident has not triggered (NT) or has triggered (X). This AAPACN resource is copyright protected. AAPACN individual …
Late or Missed PPS 5-Day Assessments: Know the Consequences and How to Avoid Them
Many new nurse assessment coordinators (NACs)—and even some experienced ones—don’t understand what counts as a late MDS assessment, what counts as a missed MDS assessment, or what the financial ramifications are for late vs. missed assessments in the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS), says Robin Hillier, CPA, …
Quality Measure IQ Series: Long-Stay Falls Measures
Someone with an intelligence quotient (IQ) of 130 may be considered above average for intelligence but still not understand the complexities of the MDS 3.0 Quality Measures (QMs). This series of articles on QMs will improve the QM IQs of healthcare professionals in long-term care, starting here with two long-stay …
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Age-Friendly Health Systems: Guide to Care of Older Adults in Nursing Homes
The Age-Friendly Health Systems: Guide to Care of Older Adults in Nursing Homes and the Age-Friendly Health Systems: A Workbook for Nursing Home Teams are designed to be used simultaneously to help care teams in SNFs and NFs “prepare for, test, and implement a specific set of evidence-based or evidence-informed …
Resident-to-Resident Altercations: What Happens Now? – May 30, 2024
Members: $25 | Non-members: $50Continuing Education: 1 CE hour Recording Date: May 30, 2024Duration: 60 minutesSpeaker: Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT Unfortunately, resident-to-resident altercations can and do occur in nursing facilities. These altercations are sometimes deemed an abuse situation. When this occurs, facility leadership must know the actions to take once the …