Change Package Strategy 6: Provide Exceptional Compassionate Care That Treats the Whole Person
A focus on the whole person requires that staff know the residents well and can anticipate their needs.
National Disparities Report Highlights Quality and Disparities Successes
The 2014 National Healthcare Quality & Disparities Report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report demonstrates
Celebrate National Nursing Home Week
National Nursing Home Week (NNHW) encourages all to celebrate those that make a positive difference in residents’ lives every day. Organized by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the observance provides an opportunity to honor all who contribute to our nation’s nursing homes, including residents, family members, employees and volunteers.
This year’s theme, “Bring on
Summary from AHRQ’s 2014 National Disparities Report
The National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) are annual reports to Congress that provide a comprehensive overview of the quality of healthcare
Change Package Strategy 2: Recruiting and Retaining Quality Staff
A quality-driven nursing home identifies and develops great talent, in whatever discipline they serve, by setting high expectations and fostering an affirming culture.
Change Package Strategy 1: Lead with a Sense of Purpose
The actions of leaders, multiplied by the actions of many, shape a culture and an organization.
Strategies from the National Nursing Home Change Package
The National Nursing Home Change Package share shares and organizes best practices into seven strategies.
2015 National Nursing Home Change Package Released
The highly anticipated National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative Change Package has finally been released.
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How Does Your Community’s Health Rank?
The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program is a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
QAPI Step 4: What Guides Your Facility?
Recently, we shared tools designed for taking your QAPI pulse using the QAPI Self-Assessment. After taking the assessment, you may have realized that you’re unfamiliar with your organization’s guiding principles.