HEADER_Mobility_960x300

Improving Mobility

Improving resident mobility is not only about safety — it’s also about dignity and independence.

Several factors affect mobility such as AP drug use, restraint use, incontinence, poor nutrition and fall fears. Each of these can be overcome.

atom Alliance helps nursing homes improve resident mobility by providing tools, resources and instruction for decreasing falls, pressure ulcers, physical restraints and antipsychotic (AP) drug use. Browse our resources below our join our collaborative to get started today.

Featured Resources

CMS Equity Plan

Preview: CMS Equity Plan
Download

433.40 KB | Last Updated: January 26, 2016

Use the tabs to the right to search for specific tools and resources related to this page.

You can also search our comprehensive library of online resources, where you can sort by atom Alliance state, initiative, patient or provider focus or simply type in a keyword for quick access to the tools and resources you need.

Five-Star Quality Rating System Technical Users’ Guide, July 2012
Provides a comprehensive description of the design for the Nursing Home Compare Five-Star Rating System

Every Body Walk
A campaign aimed at getting more Americans up and moving, with resources for older Americans and their providers

CDC Toolkit for Long-Term Care Employers: Seasonal Flu
Provides resources to help long-term care facility, agency or corporation owners and administrators provide access to influenza vaccination for their workforce and to help any employer of workers in long-term care understand the importance of influenza vaccination for their employees

Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2014 User Comparative Database Report
The second edition of the AHRQ Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture User Comparative Database Report presents data from 18,968 staff within 263 U.S. nursing homes.

The National Consumer Voice

INTERACT 3.0

Strategies for Reducing Falls in Long-Term Care

STEADI Toolkit for Healthcare Providers

Geriatric Falls Prevention Toolkit

Minnesota Department of Health: Root Cause Analysis Toolkit

TeamSTEPPS for Long Term Care

IHI Model for Quality Improvement

Advancing Excellence in America’s Nursing Homes

The Center for Excellence in Assisted Living

Person-Centered Care Webinars and Resources from the Missouri LANE

Preview: Person-Centered Care Webinars and Resources from the Missouri LANE
Download

5.06 MB | Last Updated: January 14, 2016

Elements of Pressure Ulcer Prevention - a Discussion and Evaluation

Preview: Elements of Pressure Ulcer Prevention - a Discussion and Evaluation
Download

1.11 MB | Last Updated: August 25, 2015

Seating Ideas for Nursing Home Residents

Preview: Seating Ideas for Nursing Home Residents
Download

3.32 MB | Last Updated: July 31, 2015

Change Package Strategy 1: Lead with a Sense of Purpose

Preview: Change Package Strategy 1: Lead with a Sense of Purpose
Download

733.37 KB | Last Updated: July 15, 2015

Change Package Strategy 2: Recruiting and Retaining Quality Staff

Preview: Change Package Strategy 2: Recruiting and Retaining Quality Staff
Download

934.02 KB | Last Updated: July 15, 2015

Change Package Strategy 3: Connect with Residents

Preview: Change Package Strategy 3: Connect with Residents
Download

1.02 MB | Last Updated: July 15, 2015

Change Package Strategy 4: Nourish Teamwork and Communication

Preview: Change Package Strategy 4: Nourish Teamwork and Communication
Download

225.46 KB | Last Updated: July 15, 2015

Change Package Strategy 5: Be a Continuous Learning Organization

Preview: Change Package Strategy 5: Be a Continuous Learning Organization
Download

432.53 KB | Last Updated: July 15, 2015

Change Package Strategy 6: Provide Exceptional Compassionate Care That Treats the Whole Person

Preview: Change Package Strategy 6: Provide Exceptional Compassionate Care That Treats the Whole Person
Download

335.15 KB | Last Updated: July 15, 2015

Change Package Strategy 7: Construct Solid Business Practices

Preview: Change Package Strategy 7: Construct Solid Business Practices
Download

230.32 KB | Last Updated: July 15, 2015

HAC Recruitment Packet - Composite Measure FAQs

Preview: HAC Recruitment Packet - Composite Measure FAQs
Download

101.75 KB | Last Updated: February 5, 2015

National Quality Strategy Toolkit

Preview: National Quality Strategy Toolkit
Download

1.95 MB | Last Updated: February 5, 2015

National Quality Strategy Lever Fact Sheet

Preview: National Quality Strategy Lever Fact Sheet
Download

304.38 KB | Last Updated: August 21, 2015

National Quality Strategy Fact Sheet

Preview: National Quality Strategy Fact Sheet
Download

343.86 KB | Last Updated: February 5, 2015

Recruitment Kit - AL

Preview: Recruitment Kit - AL
Download

6.83 MB | Last Updated: February 5, 2015

FAQs About the National Nursing Home Composite Score Measure

Preview: FAQs About the National Nursing Home Composite Score Measure
Download

101.75 KB | Last Updated: January 29, 2016

Nursing Home Eliminates Restraint-Free Alarms - AL Success Story

Preview: Nursing Home Eliminates Restraint-Free Alarms - AL Success Story
Download

628.66 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Facility Exceeds National AP Reduction Goal - AL Success Story

Preview: Facility Exceeds National AP Reduction Goal - AL Success Story
Download

722.63 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine - Short Form (REALM-SF)

Preview: Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine - Short Form (REALM-SF)
Download

25.28 KB | Last Updated: April 2, 2019

Short Assessment of Health Literacy for Spanish Adults (SAHLSA-50)

Preview: Short Assessment of Health Literacy for Spanish Adults (SAHLSA-50)
Download

131.77 KB | Last Updated: April 2, 2019

Universities & Geriatric Education Centers in the South

Preview: Universities & Geriatric Education Centers in the South
Download

1.36 MB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

CMS Nursing Homes Best Practices—July 2014

Preview: CMS Nursing Homes Best Practices—July 2014
Download

0.00 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Abt Star Rating Report

Preview: Abt Star Rating Report
Download

2.35 MB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Thomas Hamilton Survey Letter

Preview: Thomas Hamilton Survey Letter
Download

153.89 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Understanding the New MDS 3.0 Quality Measures

Preview: Understanding the New MDS 3.0 Quality Measures
Download

503.63 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Reducing Restraints Tips

Preview: Reducing Restraints Tips
Download

1.58 MB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Restraint Reduction Planning Form

Preview: Restraint Reduction Planning Form
Download

273.41 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Elements of Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Preview: Elements of Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Download

619.26 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Do You Know Your Number?
Lake Superior QIN-QIO explains the composite score measure

What Is Palliative Care?

Video: Domestic Lean Goddess PDSA

atom Alliance Pinterest Board: Nursing Home Care

QIO Program Progress Infographic 2011-2014

Preview: QIO Program Progress Infographic 2011-2014
Download

1.68 MB | Last Updated: February 5, 2015

Antipsychotic Success Graphic

Preview: Antipsychotic Success Graphic
Download

478.58 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

CMS Equity Plan

Preview: CMS Equity Plan
Download

433.40 KB | Last Updated: January 26, 2016

RCA Five Whys

Preview: RCA Five Whys
Download

135.85 KB | Last Updated: February 5, 2015

Fishbone Diagram

Preview: Fishbone Diagram
Download

213.81 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Logic Models
The QIO Program helps you embrace data in your healthcare setting

Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
The QIO Program shares 5 steps in the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to anticipate potential problems before they occur

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
The QIO Program demonstrates how to identify the root cause of a problem using The 5 Whys

An Illustrated Look at QI in Healthcare

QIO Documentary
Learn about the history of the QIO Program, from 1966 through today.

IHI Whiteboard: Model for Improvement, Clip 1

IHI Whiteboard: Model for Improvement, Clip 2

IHI Whiteboard: PDSA Cycles, Part 1

IHI Whiteboard: PDSA Cycles, Part 2

IHI Whiteboard: Cause & Effect Diagrams

INTERACT 3.0

Video: Domestic Lean Goddess PDSA

Creating a Strong Team

Preview: Creating a Strong Team
Download

291.77 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Interactive PDSA Worksheet

Preview: Interactive PDSA Worksheet
Download

223.14 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Using PDSA for Quality Improvement

Preview: Using PDSA for Quality Improvement
Download

54.30 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

Developing an Aim Statement

Preview: Developing an Aim Statement
Download

451.91 KB | Last Updated: February 10, 2015

Developing Vision and Mission Statements

Preview: Developing Vision and Mission Statements
Download

575.33 KB | Last Updated: February 10, 2015

Interactive Team Worksheet

Preview: Interactive Team Worksheet
Download

120.56 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015

PDSA Examples

Preview: PDSA Examples
Download

800.96 KB | Last Updated: February 6, 2015