CAST Develops Safety Technology Selection Tools
Available online for no charge, the Safety Technology Selection Toolkit includes a whitepaper; an interactive guide; an online product selection tool and a product selection matrix, both comparing 34 products from 18 vendors; and case studies from providers using safety technology.
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Wellness Resources
Recorded Webinar: VAIRS Webinar Lifelong Learning, Social Connectedness and Elderhood
Download Updated Eat Healthy Be Active Community Workshops, based on the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging...
Resources on Ageism During COVID-19
Quick Cast: Ageism in the Era of COVID-19.An Evolving Approach to Ageism.
Dignity Clothing Protector Pattern
We all know some fellow who is reluctant to wear the needed clothing protector at meal time. Now they can eat with dignity and no reluctance. This garment was designed for a friend who...
National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes
The CMS is partnering with federal and state agencies, nursing homes, other providers, advocacy groups, and caregivers to improve comprehensive dementia care. CMS and its partners are committed to finding new ways to implement...
Why You Shouldn’t be Afraid of Your Aging Brain
That concern is surely legitimate as we face not only our own mortality, but the oncoming rush of approximately 74 million aging baby boomers, 28 million of whom are expected to live long enough...
Check Out the Head-to-Toe Infection Prevention Toolkit
As part of The Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP), CMS has developed five toolkits to assist nursing home teams in quality improvement efforts. This week we highlight the CMS Head-To Toe Infection Prevention Toolkit
Infections comprise a...
LeadingAge Quality Tools
Check out all of the LeadingAge Quality Tools available to members.
You and Your Team Could Use a Little Humor These Days
Adding humor and lightness to daily staff messages or sharing with your residents can help during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are a couple of resources that could inject some levity into your day and...
Clean Hands Count Campaign
May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day. The Clean Hands Count campaign aims to:
Improve healthcare provider adherence to CDC hand hygiene recommendations
Address the myths and misperceptions about hand hygiene
Empower patients to play...
Record Retention
How Long Should You Keep Business Records? Here are some basic record retention rules to think about for your business.
Quality Metrics
Quality Metrics is a member benefit and can be accessed HERE. The Five-Star Analysis Report is a member benefit and member organizations with nursing homes are provided with a quarterly email link to the report...