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Infection Control Plan Toolkit from PA Dept of Health infection-prevention
Infection Control Policy and Procedure Development Resource PA DOH 2025 infection-prevention
Respiratory Virus Outbreak Toolkit updated 112425 federal-government-manuals
5 Things to Know About Antibiotic Resistance – Education Poster CDC infection-prevention
Acute GI Surveillance Line List for Infection Preventionists from CDC infection-prevention
10 steps to approach memory concerns Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Acute GI Outbreak Line List for Infection Preventionists from CDC infection-prevention
Alzheimer’s – 10 warning signs Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Antibiotics in Nursing Homes education flyer for residents and families from CDC infection-prevention
Antibiotic education for team members and residents and family members from CDC infection-prevention
Antibiotic infographic – education for team members from CDC infection-prevention
Antibiotic Toolkit for nursing homes from CDC infection-prevention
Breaking the Chain of Infection poster from Clorox infection-prevention
C-Diff Fact sheet poster for team member education from CDC infection-prevention
C-Diff information poster for resident and family education from CDC infection-prevention
Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI or C. diff) Targeted Assessment for Prevention (TAP) Facility Assessment Tool infection-prevention
CMS vaccinations summary from AHCA infection-prevention
COVID-19 Education from QSEP with CMS Guide Updated infection-prevention
COVID-19 vaccination fact sheet from CDC infection-prevention
Education on Virus or bacteria for team members from CDC infection-prevention
Infection Prevention and Control poster for cleaning in long term care from NETEC infection-prevention
Infection prevention resources from APIC infection-prevention
Influenza vaccination fact sheet from CDC infection-prevention
Water Management Toolkit to Prevent Legionella from CDC infection-prevention
PPE for Nursing Homes Review Table from CDC infection-prevention
PA Department of Health FAQs for the HAN 806 and the Long Term Care Respiratory Virus Toolkit issued 11/25 infection-prevention
Respiratory Outbreak Surveillance Line List for Infection Preventionists from CDC infection-prevention
Respiratory Virus Outbreak Toolkit Updated 112425 infection-prevention
RSV vaccination education poster for resident and team member education infection-prevention
RSV vaccination fact sheet from CDC infection-prevention
Sepsis Early Warning Signs Observations in STOP and TELL form from QIN- QIO infection-prevention
Vaccine FAQs from AHCA infection-prevention
Vaccine Clinical Advisory from Pharmerica infection-prevention
Water assessment tool from CDC infection-prevention
Why get vaccinated education poster for residents and families from CDC infection-prevention
Enhanced Barrier Precautions Observations Spreadsheet doe Infection Preventionists from CDC Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) infection-prevention
Enhanced Barrier Precautions Observation Tool from CDC Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) infection-prevention
Enhanced Barrier Precautions Pre-Implementation Tool Checklist from CDC Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) infection-prevention
Enhanced Barrier Precautions posting for Nursing Homes from CDC Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) infection-prevention
Enhanced Barrier Precautions MDRO Poster from CDC Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) infection-prevention
Enhanced Barrier Precautions Keeping Residents Safe Poster from CDC Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) infection-prevention
Enhanced Barrier Precautions Pocket Guide from CDC Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) infection-prevention
Enhanced Barrier Precautions audit form from the QIN Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) infection-prevention
Enhanced Barrier Precautions resident evaluation tool from QIN Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) infection-prevention
Enhanced Barrier Precautions sign from the CDC Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) infection-prevention
MDRO education power point for team members from CDC Multiple Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) infection-prevention
MDRO patient and family education from the PA Department of Health Multiple Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) infection-prevention
MDRO resident and family information from the PA Department of Health Multiple Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) infection-prevention
MRSA provider and healthcare workers education from CDC Multiple Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) infection-prevention
MDRO toolkit for long term care facilities from NC Sharpps Multiple Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) infection-prevention
Response to blood Infection Prevention and Control Education from Project FirstLine infection-prevention
Response to a resident with a cough and congestion Infection Prevention and Control Education from Project FirstLine infection-prevention
Response to a draining wound Infection Prevention and Control Education from Project FirstLine infection-prevention
Response to a resident with diarrhea Infection Prevention and Control Education from Project FirstLine infection-prevention
Information and effective cleaning products from Clorox C-Diff information infection-prevention
Assessment of current C-Diff infection prevention activities from the QIO C-Diff information infection-prevention
C-Diff infection terminal cleaning checklist for facilities from Clorox C-Diff information infection-prevention
Resident and family education fact sheet from CDC C-Diff information infection-prevention
Antibiotic Stewardship Core Elements from CDC Antibiotic Use and Stewardship infection-prevention
Antibiotic Stewardship Core Elements Checklist from CDC Antibiotic Use and Stewardship infection-prevention
5 things to know about antibiotic resistance education sheet from CDC Antibiotic Use and Stewardship infection-prevention
Antibiotic resistance information and actions for healthcare from CDC Antibiotic Use and Stewardship infection-prevention
Antibiotic resistance chart for staff education from CDC Antibiotic Use and Stewardship infection-prevention
Antibiotic resistance resident education from CDC Antibiotic Use and Stewardship infection-prevention
Antibiotic stewardship education for residents from the Patient safety Authority Antibiotic Use and Stewardship infection-prevention
ICAR tool for Infection Preventionist use to assess antibiotic stewardship Antibiotic Use and Stewardship infection-prevention
Unnecessary antibiotic use and compliance with F757 and F881 from Pharmerica Antibiotic Use and Stewardship infection-prevention
Antibiotic use in the nursing home education brochure for residents and families from CDC Antibiotic Use and Stewardship infection-prevention
Unnecessary antibiotic use and compliance with F757 and F881 from Pharmerica Antibiotic Use and Stewardship infection-prevention
Audit guidance from PA Department of Health Hand hygiene information infection-prevention
Audit tool from PA Department of Health Hand hygiene information infection-prevention
Compliance process measures protocol from NHSN Hand hygiene information infection-prevention
Education poster from PA Department of Health Hand hygiene information infection-prevention
Education poster from APIC Hand hygiene information infection-prevention
Hand hygiene to prevent HAIs report from PSQH Hand hygiene information infection-prevention
Vaccine information for resident and family education from CDC Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Flu infographic for staff or residents from CDC Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Flu vaccine poster for residents from PA Department of Health Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Stay healthy in flu season poster from PA Department of Health Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Flu prevention poster from CDC Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Preventative actions poster education for staff and residents from CDC Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Flu prevention poster from QIO Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Influenza vaccination toolkit for healthcare personnel from CDC Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Influenza vaccine quality measure items tips from QIO Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Vaccination fact sheet for people 65 and over from CDC Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Flu and heart disease education poster for residents from American College of Cardiology Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Vaccine facts poster for residents and staff from CDC Flu Information and immunization information infection-prevention
Response to a resident with a rash Infection Prevention and Control Education from Project FirstLine infection-prevention
Legionnaires’ Disease fact sheet for healthcare workers Legionella infection-prevention
Environmental assessment form from CDC Legionella infection-prevention
Legionnaires’ Disease fact sheet for residents from CDC Legionella infection-prevention
Legionella and water borne disease management systems for prevention from CDC Legionella infection-prevention
Norovirus in healthcare facilities fact sheet for healthcare facilities from CDC Norovirus infection-prevention
Recommendations for controlling outbreaks in healthcare facilities from CDC Norovirus infection-prevention
Norovirus log from Patient Safety Authority Norovirus infection-prevention
Information poster for healthcare providers from CDC Norovirus infection-prevention
Stop the spread poster for healthcare providers from Patient Safety Authority Norovirus infection-prevention
Education power point from CDC Norovirus infection-prevention
Preparedness checklist from Patient Safety Authority Norovirus infection-prevention
Case Report worksheet from CDC Norovirus infection-prevention
Outbreak specimen submission worksheet from CDC Norovirus infection-prevention
COVID vaccines infographic from QIO medical-diagnosis-education
Diabetes teeth and gums care from QIO medical-diagnosis-education
Enhanced barrier precautions in nursing homes algorithm from QIO medical-diagnosis-education
Hypertension DASH diet flyer from QIO medical-diagnosis-education
5 star health inspection state level cut point tables revised June 2025 federal-government-manuals
Appendix PP State Operations Manual revised May 2025 federal-government-manuals
Appendix Q State Operations Manual revised federal-government-manuals
Appendix Z State Operations Manual revised federal-government-manuals
Chapter 7 State Operations Manual enforcement Process federal-government-manuals
Entrance Conference Form federal-government-manuals
List of revised F tags from May 2025 federal-government-manuals
PBJ Policy Manual revisions June 2025 federal-government-manuals
PBJ Policy Manual FAQs June 2025 federal-government-manuals
Survey Care Areas and Probes revised 2025 federal-government-manuals
Survey Scope and Severity Grid federal-government-manuals
Medical record copying fees updated for PA 12-08-25 pa-documents
Heat related illnesses information from Pharmerica team-member-resident-education-information
Skin infections information team-member-resident-education-information
General Alzheimer’s education Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis-disease-education
7 steps to an accurate blood pressure reading education poster Blood Pressure diagnosis-disease-education
Anemia in Long Term Care Clinical Practice Guidelines from PALTMed Anemia diagnosis-disease-education
Behavioral health integration services education from CMS for families and team members Behavioral Health diagnosis-disease-education
6 items to work with residents with behaviors in dementia Behavioral Health diagnosis-disease-education
Diagnosis fact sheet from SAMHSA Bipolar Disorder diagnosis-disease-education
Diagnosis fact sheet from Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Bipolar Disorder diagnosis-disease-education
Risk calculator for residents/families from QIO Chronic Kidney Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Kidney care information for residents/families from CDC Chronic Kidney Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Change of Condition in Long Term Care Clinical Practice Guidelines from PALTMed Change of Condition diagnosis-disease-education
Information sheet for team members from Project FirstLine/CDC Cough and Congestion diagnosis-disease-education
COPD Management in Long Term Care Clinical Practice guidelines from PALTMed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) diagnosis-disease-education
Understanding the basics education for residents/families from the COPD Foundation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) diagnosis-disease-education
Treatment and management education basics for residents/families from COPD Foundation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) diagnosis-disease-education
Algorithm for team members from Lung Health Foundation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) diagnosis-disease-education
Dehydration and Fluid Maintenance in Long Term Care Clinical Practice Guidelines from PALTMed Dehydration diagnosis-disease-education
Paradigm shift in care education for team members from Guidelines for eldercare Dementia diagnosis-disease-education
Building a dementia care workforce and system for team members from Milken Institute Dementia diagnosis-disease-education
Dementia care experience model for team members from CMS Dementia diagnosis-disease-education
Differential diagnosis of dementia for team members from Alzheimer’s association Dementia diagnosis-disease-education
Foot exam education infographic for residents/families from QIO Diabetes diagnosis-disease-education
Foot exam education infographic for residents/families from QIO Diabetes diagnosis-disease-education
Diabetes and related heart problems education for team members and residents/families from AHA Diabetes diagnosis-disease-education
Diabetes Management in Long Term Care Clinical Practice Guidelines from PALTMed Diabetes diagnosis-disease-education
Foot care infographic education for residents/families from QIO Diabetes diagnosis-disease-education
General education fact sheet for team members and residents/families from NIH Diabetes diagnosis-disease-education
Preventing health problems education for residents/families from NIDDK Diabetes diagnosis-disease-education
10 clinical guidelines education for residents/families Diabetes diagnosis-disease-education
Quality Measures User’s Manual (10/1/23) Diabetes diagnosis-disease-education
Prevention fact sheet for team member education from CDC Elder Abuse diagnosis-disease-education
Fact sheet for team member education from CDC Elder Abuse diagnosis-disease-education
End of life care conversation paper for team member education form IHI End of Life Care diagnosis-disease-education
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) toolkit for team member and resident/family education from Medical councils on ESRD End Stage Renal Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Falls Management and fall Risk Clinical Practice Guidelines for Long Term Care from PALTMed Falls diagnosis-disease-education
Heart Failure in Long term Care Clinical Practice Guidelines from PALTMed Heart Failure diagnosis-disease-education
Hearing loss and comorbidities team member education Hearing Loss diagnosis-disease-education
Gastrointestinal Disorders Management in Long Term Care Clinical Practice Guidelines from PALTMed Gastrointestinal Disorders diagnosis-disease-education
Post heart attack discharge checklist for residents/families form AHA Heart Disease and Heart Health diagnosis-disease-education
Post heart attack discharge planning for residents/families from AHAA Heart Disease and Heart Health diagnosis-disease-education
Living with heart failure education for residents/families from AHA Heart Disease and Heart Health diagnosis-disease-education
Heart disease and vaccines fact sheet for residents/families from CDC Heart Disease and Heart Health diagnosis-disease-education
Heart health education for residents/families from CDC Heart Disease and Heart Health diagnosis-disease-education
Heart smart fact sheet education for residents/families from NIH Heart Disease and Heart Health diagnosis-disease-education
Adopting a standardized treatment/management approach education for team members from QIO Hypertension diagnosis-disease-education
Control and management approach education for residents from HHS Hypertension diagnosis-disease-education
Tips for accurate BP reading for team members and residents/families from QIO Hypertension diagnosis-disease-education
Blood pressure control PDSA infographic for team members from QIO Hypertension diagnosis-disease-education
Managing my blood pressure education sheet for residents/families from CDC Hypertension diagnosis-disease-education
Hypertension management word search for residents/families and team member education from QIN Hypertension diagnosis-disease-education
Hypertension toolkit for team member education from QIN Hypertension diagnosis-disease-education
Protocol for team member education from CDC Hypertension diagnosis-disease-education
Hypoglycemia protocol for team member education from ascp Hypoglycemia diagnosis-disease-education
Quality measure tip sheet for team members from QIO Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter diagnosis-disease-education
Steps to understanding bowel and bladder incontinence for team members from Harmony Healthcare Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter diagnosis-disease-education
Incontinence fact sheet for team member education from QIO Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter diagnosis-disease-education
Indwelling catheter necessity decision tree for team members from Medline Incontinence and Indwelling Catheter diagnosis-disease-education
Insulin chart for team member education from Pharmerica Insulin diagnosis-disease-education
Knee education for residents/families from AAOS Knee diagnosis-disease-education
Lewy Body Composite Risk Score for team member education from the Lewy Body Dementia Association Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis-disease-education
Malnutrition in older adults education for team members from Sodexo Malnutrition diagnosis-disease-education
MRSA fact sheet education for team members and residents/families from CDC MRSA diagnosis-disease-education
Use in nursing homes education poster for team members from QIO Naloxone diagnosis-disease-education
Frequently asked questions for team member education from PA DOH Naloxone diagnosis-disease-education
Altered Nutrition Status in Long Term Care Clinical Practice Guidelines from PALTMed Nutrition diagnosis-disease-education
Nutrition Program for Seniors education for residents/family members from the National Council for Nutrition Nutrition diagnosis-disease-education
Care of residents in long term care with opioid and stimulant disorders education for team members from SAMHSA Opioid and Stimulant Disorders diagnosis-disease-education
Pain assessment for residents with dementia for team members from QIO Pain diagnosis-disease-education
Team approach to management of pain education for team members from QIO Pain diagnosis-disease-education
Audit tool to decrease opioid use for team members from the QIO Pain diagnosis-disease-education
Parkinson’s and medications education for residents/families from Parkinson’s Foundation Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Parkinson’s and urinary dysfunction education for team members and residents/families from Parkinson’s Foundation Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Parkinson’s and constipation education for team members and residents/families from Parkinson’s Foundation Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Parkinson’s psychosis screening tool for LTC residents for team members from ascp Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Treatment Guide for residents/families from Parkinson’s Foundation Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Parkinson’s and pain education for team members and residents/families from Parkinson’s Foundation Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Frequently asked questions for residents/families from Parkinson’s Foundation Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis-disease-education
Quality measure information regarding vaccine for team members from QIO Pneumonia diagnosis-disease-education
Vaccination education for residents/families from QIO Pneumonia diagnosis-disease-education
Post COVID-19 and Long Covid education for residents/families from QIO Post COVID diagnosis-disease-education
Staging for pigmented skin education for team members from NPIAP Pressure Injuries/Ulcers diagnosis-disease-education
Staging documentation verbiage for team members from CMS Pressure Injuries/Ulcers diagnosis-disease-education
Pressure Ulcer staging FAQs education for team members from Wound Care International Institute Pressure Injuries/Ulcers diagnosis-disease-education
Education for team members from Advancing Excellence Pressure Injuries/Ulcers diagnosis-disease-education
Education for team members and residents/families from National Center for PTSD PTSD diagnosis-disease-education
Education fact sheet for residents/families from Washington University PTSD diagnosis-disease-education
Treatment fact sheet for residents/families from national Center for PTSD PTSD diagnosis-disease-education
Fact sheet infographic for residents/families from national Center for PTSD PTSD diagnosis-disease-education
RSV fact sheet education for team members from the PA DOH Bureau of Epidemiology RSV diagnosis-disease-education
Protection actions education for residents/families from CDC and Project FirstLine RSV diagnosis-disease-education
RSV Fact sheet and cleaning products education for team members from Clorox RSV diagnosis-disease-education
RSV Education for team members from CDC RSV diagnosis-disease-education
RSV Resources for team members toolkit from AMDA RSV diagnosis-disease-education
RSV Vaccine fact sheet for residents/families from QIO RSV diagnosis-disease-education
RSV Vaccine education for team members from CDC RSV diagnosis-disease-education
RSV Vaccine risk/benefit education for residents/families from QIO RSV diagnosis-disease-education
Seasonal influenza fact sheet education for team members from PA DOH Seasonal Influenza diagnosis-disease-education
SAD Fact sheet education for residents/families from NIH Seasonal Affective Disorder diagnosis-disease-education
SAD Fact sheet education for team members from NIH Seasonal Affective Disorder diagnosis-disease-education
SAD Fact sheet education for team members and residents/families from Centers for Excellence Seasonal Affective Disorder diagnosis-disease-education
SAD Checklist for residents/families from Centers for Excellence Seasonal Affective Disorder diagnosis-disease-education
Schizophrenia Fact sheet education for residents/families from Centers for Excellence Schizophrenia diagnosis-disease-education
Ten Ways You Can Support a Resident With a Schizophrenia Diagnosis Schizophrenia diagnosis-disease-education
Understanding Schizophrenia Diagnosis – education from SAMHSA Schizophrenia diagnosis-disease-education
Sepsis Fact sheet education for team members from CDC Sepsis diagnosis-disease-education
Sepsis Prevention tips for residents/families from CDC Sepsis diagnosis-disease-education
Sepsis: Know the Signs from QIO Sepsis diagnosis-disease-education
Incontinence Associated Skin Protection Guide Education Poster for Team Members from MedLine Skin Health diagnosis-disease-education
Pressure Injuries vs. Bruises Education Poster for Team Members from MedLine Skin Health diagnosis-disease-education
Turning and Positioning Education Guide Poster for Team Members from MedLine Skin Health diagnosis-disease-education
Wound Dressing Selection Education Poster for Team Members from MedLine Skin Health diagnosis-disease-education
Suicide Warning Signs and Prevention Strategies for Older Adults from SAMHSA Suicide diagnosis-disease-education
Suicide Prevention toolkit for team members from SAMHSA Suicide diagnosis-disease-education
A Guide to Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide in Senior Living Communities Suicide diagnosis-disease-education
Suicide Prevention fact sheet education for team members from CDC Suicide diagnosis-disease-education
Suicide Prevention education for team members from AMA Suicide diagnosis-disease-education
Understanding the Effects of Trauma on Health from CHCS Trauma Informed Care diagnosis-disease-education
10 Key Ingredients for Trauma-Informed Care from CHCS Trauma Informed Care diagnosis-disease-education
Deflating the balloon of an indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) from MedLine Urinary Catheters diagnosis-disease-education
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Event for Long-term Care Facilities Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) diagnosis-disease-education
Healthcare-associated Infection Surveillance Protocol for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Events for Long-term Care Facilities Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) diagnosis-disease-education
Age Friendly Health Systems Measures Guide age-friendly-health-system
Age-Friendly Health Systems: A Workbook for Nursing Home Teams age-friendly-health-system
Guide to Care of Older Adults in the Nursing Home from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement age-friendly-health-system
Template for the “What Matters” item of the 4 M’s in the Age Friendly Health System age-friendly-health-system
The Business Case for Becoming an Age-Friendly Health System age-friendly-health-system
Worksheet for the 4 M’s in the Age Friendly Health System age-friendly-health-system
CMS – 5 Star State Cut Point Tables – updated July 2025 cms-forms
CMS – Revised ABN (Advance Beneficiary Notification) Form cms-forms
CMS – ABN Completion Instructions cms-forms
CMS 671 with instructions cms-forms
CMS 802 Form – for use with surveys cms-forms
CMS Data Validation Process FAQs from CMS cms-forms
CMS Publication 100-4 Updated ICD-10CM Diagnosis Codes cms-forms
CMS Internet Quality Improvement & Evaluation System (iQIES) June 2025 cms-forms
CMS – iQIES reports User’s Manual issued July 2025 cms-forms
CMS – iQIES User Role Matrix Aid Manual issued July 2025 cms-forms
CMS – NOMNC (Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage) cms-forms
CMS – PBJ Data Submission Specifications Errata – updated 11/25 with item 04 cms-forms
CMS – Three Day Qualifying Stay Rule Information cms-forms
CMS – Value Based Purchasing (VBP) FY 2026 User Guide cms-forms
CMS – VBP Incentive Payment Multiplier Infographic cms-forms
CMS – VBP Extraordinary Circumstances Exception Policy cms-forms
CMS – Value Based Purchasing (VBP) – factsheet for FY26 cms-forms
CMS – Value Based Purchasing (VBP) timeline for SNF for FY 26 cms-forms
CEP – General cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Accidents cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Activities cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Activities of Daily Living (ADL) cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Abuse cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Behavioral Emotional Status cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Beneficiary Notice cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Dental cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Dialysis cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Discharge CEP cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Infection Prevention and Control and Immunization cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Medication Storage and Labeling cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Neglect cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Pain Recognition and Management cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Personal Funds Review cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Pressure Ulcer cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Resident Council Interview cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Sufficient and Competent Nurse Staffing Review cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Tube Feeding cms-critical-element-pathways
CEP – Urinary Catheter or Urinary Tract Infection cms-critical-element-pathways
ICAR Observation Form for Hand Hygiene icar-tools
ICAR Observation Form for Wound Care icar-tools
ICAR Observation Form for Environmental Services (EVS) icar-tools
ICAR Observation Form for Transmission Based Precautions icar-tools
ICAR Observation Form for Injection Safety icar-tools
ICAR Observation Form for Point of Care Blood Testing icar-tools
ICAR Observation Form for Laundry icar-tools
User’s Manual – MDS 3.0 Quality Measures manuals
User’s Manual – CMS Transmittal Regarding Facility Assessment Requirements (8/8/2024) manuals
User’s Manual – Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manuals
Manual – Resident Data Reporting (10/1/23) manuals
Manual – Revised State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix PP (8/8/2024) manuals
Manual – Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing Program FY 2025 manuals
Medication Do Not Crush List from Pharmerica General Medication Information medication-education
Medications That Can Cause Heat Intolerance from Pharmerica General Medication Information medication-education
Medications That Van Cause Photosensitivity from Pharmerica General Medication Information medication-education
Addiction Medicine Checklist Education for Team Members from CDC Addiction medication-education
Antibiotic Resistance Education for Residents/Families from CDC Antibiotics medication-education
Antibiotic Resistance Actions for Healthcare Providers from CDC Antibiotics medication-education
Germs That Develop Antibiotic Resistance Over Time from CDC Antibiotics medication-education
How Bacteria and Fungi Fight Back Against Antibiotics Antibiotics medication-education
Antibiotic Stewardship in Long-Term Care Antibiotics medication-education
Antibiotic Stewardship Safety Tips for Patients and Their Families Antibiotics medication-education
Unnecessary Antibiotic Use Education from Pharmerica Antibiotics medication-education
Antibiotics Fact Sheet for Nursing Home Residents and their Families from CDC Antibiotics medication-education
Antimicrobial/Antibiotic Stewardship Guide for Residents/Families from AHRQ Antibiotics medication-education
High-Risk Medication: Antidiabetic Agents – Checklist for Residents/Families from QIO Antidiabetic medication-education
High-Risk Medication: Anticoagulants Anticoagulants medication-education
Antihyperglycemics Deprescribing Algorithm Education from IHCR Antihyperglycemics medication-education
Antihypertensives Fact Sheet for Residents/Families from FDA and HHS Antihypertensives medication-education
Antipsychotic Medication – Long Stay: Quality Measure Tip Sheet Antipsychotics medication-education
Antipsychotic (AP) Deprescribing Algorithm Education from Bruyere Antipsychotics medication-education
Benzodiazepines – Drug Fact Sheet from DEA Benzodiazepines medication-education
Benzodiazepines – Deprescribing Algorithm Education from Bruyere Benzodiazepines medication-education
Cholinesterase Deprescribing Algorithm Education from Bruyere Cholinesterase medication-education
Safe and Compliant Drug Disposal Education from Pharmerica General Medication Information medication-education
Drug Regimen Review (DRR) Slides for Team Members from SimpleLTC General Medication Information medication-education
Eye Drop and Inhaler Education for Team Members from Pharmerica General Medication Information medication-education
Medication Waste Reduction from Pharmerica General Medication Information medication-education
Serious Adverse Event Fact Sheet for Discharge Education for Residents/Families from CDC General Medication Information medication-education
Older Adult Inappropriate Medication Alternatives List from Healthy Aging Institute General Medication Information medication-education
Medications Linked to Falls – Fact Sheet General Medication Information medication-education
Choosing the Right Medication Fact Sheet from American Geriatric Society General Medication Information medication-education
Medications with Shortened Expiration Dates for Team Members from Pharmerica General Medication Information medication-education
Penicillin Allergy Education for Team Members from CDC General Medication Information medication-education
Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Older Adults from American Geriatric Society General Medication Information medication-education
High Alert Medications Fact Sheet for Team Members from ISMP High Alert Medications medication-education
Inhaler Use Education for Team Members, Residents & Families from Pharmerica Inhaler medication-education
Naloxone Information for Team Members from PA DOH Naloxone medication-education
Safety Guide with Opioids and Naloxone Education for Team members from PA DOH Naloxone medication-education
Standing Order to Obtain Naloxone Fact Sheet for team members from PA DOH Naloxone medication-education
Nebulizer Education for Team Members and Residents/Families from Pharmerica Nebulizer medication-education
Pain and Reducing Opioid Use in LTC for Team Members from QIO Opioids medication-education
Treating Pain with Opioids Fact Sheet for Residents/Families Opioids medication-education
Opioid Prescribing Safety Handbook for Team Members from CDC Opioids medication-education
Opioid Risk Assessment Tool for Team Members from QIO Opioids medication-education
Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Chronic Pain for Team Members from CDC Opioids medication-education
Opioid Facility Oversight Checklist from Alliant Resources Opioids medication-education
F758 Psychotropic Medication Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis Compliance Education from Pharmerica Psychotropic medication-education
F758 Psychotropic Medication DiaF758 Expanded Definition for Psychotropic Medications Education from Pharmericagnosis and Misdiagnosis Compliance Education from Pharmerica – Copy Psychotropic medication-education
F758 Gradual Dose Reduction Compliance Education for Team Members from Pharmerica Psychotropic medication-education
6 Steps to Creating a Non-Pharmacological Culture for Behavioral Interventions miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Elements of the Abuse Prevention Program from Pathway Health Resources miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Action Planning Tool for use with the PDSA process from The PA Learning Network miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Acute Changes in Condition Guide from AAPACN miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
ADA Sign Language Service Information for Facility miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
ADL Customizing Care Tool for Data Collection from CMPRP miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Bed Inspection and Rail Policy and Procedure Checklist from LeadingAge miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Bedrail Risk Assessment Form miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Bedside confusion scale from Harvard education miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Braden Scale Sub-Score Poster for Education miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
CANDOR Process Overview from AHRQ miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
CAUTI Targeted Assessment Tool from CDC miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
CERT Medical Records Request Fact Letter from Medicare miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
CNA Assessment: Competency Assessment with Answers from CMS miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
CNA Assessment: Education and Competency Tracker from AAPACN miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Cognitive Test for Delirium from Harvard Education miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Dialysis and SNF Communication Tool from QIN – QIO miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Elder Abuse efforts by the Department of Justice report FY 2024 miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Elopement Risk Assessment Decision Tree miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Elopement Prevention & Management Toolkit miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
External Catheter Evaluation Scorecard from MedLine miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Health Fair Strategies for Success from QIN-QIO miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Interact Stop and Watch Tool miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Residents With Opioid Use Disorder – Pre-Admission MOUD Checklist miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Opioid Risk Assessment Tool from QIO miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Sharps Safety Workbook from CDC miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
Terminal Cleaning for COVID-19 Isolation Rooms Checklist from ECRI miscellaneous-assessment-and-data-collection-forms
CMS Memo on Revised Guidance for Facility Assessments miscellaneous-information
CMS Technical Expert Panel (TEP) Falls with Major Injury Summary Report miscellaneous-information
Compliance Office and Internal Audit Obligations from Strategic Management 0624 miscellaneous-information
HIPAA Compliance Guide for Departments from Strategic Management 0624 miscellaneous-information
CMS – ABN Form – effective 3/26 and expires 3/31/29 cms-forms
CMS – ABN Form Instructions – revised 3/26  cms-forms
MDRO Prevention Team Huddle Points Multiple Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) infection-prevention
MDRO Prevention Flyer FAQs from PA DOH Multiple Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) infection-prevention
MDRO Management of Residents Including Those with C-Auris from PA DOH Multiple Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) infection-prevention
Infection Prevention and Control Policy and Procedure (IPCP) Development Resource from PA DOH infection-prevention
Infection Prevention Toolkit from PA DOH Bureau of Epidemiology infection-prevention
Infection Prevention and Control Plan (IPCP) Approval Process Outline from PA DOH infection-prevention
Hand Hygiene Audit Tracking Tool Hand hygiene information infection-prevention