March 3rd , 12:30 – 2 PM Central Time
This is a program of CMS and the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement. Participants will learn about new CMS toolkits for nursing homes:
- Head-to-Toe Infection Prevention: Easy to access best practices for direct care staff to prevent infections before they occur
- Developing a Restful Environment Action Manual: Non-pharmacological approach to improve the quality of life and quality of care for residents living with dementia
- Staffing Toolkits: Staff Competency Assessment, Employee Satisfaction Survey, and Guide to Improving Employee Satisfaction
Target Audience: Consumer and advocacy groups; nursing home providers; surveyor community; prescribers; professional associations; and other interested stakeholders.