Resources for Quality

Sept 10th – National Grandparents Day Sept 10th-16th – National Assisted Living Week Sept 10th -16th – National Environmental Services and Housekeeping Week Sept. 17th -23rd – National Rehabilitation Week Sept 24th – 30th – Nurses in Professional Development Week Sept 27th – Women’s Health and Fitness Day

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CDC recently released a Nursing Home Communication toolkit to help nursing home healthcare professionals better communicate with residents and families on antibiotic treatment expectations. Pressure from family members to prescribe antibiotics to nursing home residents when...

This article highlights senior living operators considering offering or partnering to provide adult day services for middle-income older adults.

Mouth Care Without a Battle is an evidence-based approach to person-centered daily mouth care for persons with cognitive and physical impairment.  Developed by the research group that brought you Bathing without a Battle, Mouth Care...

The question below resonated with many on the listserv regarding racism and dementia. The moderator, Kirsten Jacobs, Associate Director, Dementia and Wellness Education reached out to Kelly Carney (Board Certified in Geropsychology, Executive Director,...

Comfortable People Don't Fall  At a recent conference hosted by National Aging Services Risk Management (NASRM), one of my fellow presenters made the following statement during her presentation: “Comfortable people don’t fall.” The speaker, Tena Alonzo,...

Color Your Mind: A Coloring Book for Those with Alzheimer's and the People Who Love Them is an innovative book filled with both information and inspiration. Authored by award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and Alzheimer's advocate...

McKnight’s recently published a great article on planning, trust, and teamwork that is a must read for any organization. View the article. 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversees the Medicare and Medicaid programs and is responsible for safeguarding the health and welfare of beneficiaries living in nursing homes and assisted living residences. This...

Check out the newly released virtual guide that walks nonprofit aging services organizations through the fundamental responsibilities and practices that build strong and effective boards. It includes an overview of essential elements of board work,...

Active Shooter Emergency Plan linkActive shooter emergency plan template Information and resources on Active Shooter Preparedness