Amanda Meier of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) joined the LeadingAge Policy Update call on Wednesday, December 7th, inviting LeadingAge member nursing homes to participate in the Age-Friendly – 4Ms – movement. Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) aim to simplify the care of complex older adults by organizing it into the 4Ms Framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility). Age-Friendly nursing homes follow an essential set of evidence-based practices (known as the 4Ms), cause no harm, and align with What Matters to the older adult and family caregivers. AFHS incorporates the 4Ms into existing care, rather than adding more work. Nearly 500 nursing homes across the nation have been recognized.
Learn about free, virtual Action Communities that help your facility adopt the 4Ms. Guided by expert faculty and an “all teach all learn model,” teams participate on monthly webinars, attend a virtual convening, and test specific changes to improve care for older adults. The registration for IHI’s Spring Action Community is now open. A “do it yourself” route is also available.
