CMS has launched an initiative, called The Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP), to assist nursing home teams in quality improvement efforts. The CMPRP is primarily focused on improving dementia care, reducing adverse events and improving staffing quality in nursing homes. To successfully achieve these goals, the CMPRP is engaging nursing homes in several ways, including through a series of toolkits. Now, five toolkits are available at the CMPRP webpage.
This week we highlight the DREAM Toolkit:
As many as 70% of adults with dementia experience sleep disturbances, which are associated with various negative health outcomes. High quality sleep is necessary for optimal cognitive and physical functioning, especially for residents who already experience cognitive decline due to dementia. The DREAM Toolkit provides educational material and practical tools for nursing home staff to help all residents living with dementia improve sleep quality. Nursing homes can choose from a variety of strategies in the DREAM Toolkit to help improve quality of life and quality of care, especially for residents living with dementia. The DREAM Toolkit consists of the following components:
- Implementation Guide
- Handbook
- 5-minute Sleep Matters Video https://youtu.be/2Ub55iKej84
- Pocket Guide for Clinical Teams
- Sleep Environment Improvement Tool
- Resident Preferences Tool
