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IDD & Residential Resources

Assisted living communities provide supportive care and services for individuals who need help with daily activities but do not require the intensive medical oversight of a skilled nursing facility. These settings balance independence with personalized support, offering residents a safe, engaging, and dignified living environment.

Our Assisted Living Resource Hub is designed for administrators, caregivers, and staff working in assisted living. Find each resource below organized by topic, including information on the title, type, and publisher.

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Education
EDUCATION
Incontinence Care

eBrief CNA Continuing Education

Stress Relief & Burnout

CNA Continuing Education Course

eBrief

Incontinence on the Frontlines

CNA Continuing Education Course

eBrief

Infection Control

CNA Continuing Education Course

eBrief

Stop, Look & Listen

CNA Continuing Education Course

eBrief

KNOWLEDGE & TRAINING

Toilet Training for those with Disabilities

White paper, Research Paper

Impact of Urinary Incontinence Related to Overactive Bladder on Long-Term Care Residents and Facilities: A Perspective From Directors of Nursing

Journal of Gerontological Nursing |

Online Course for IDD Administration

Course

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Administration)

University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

Online Course for IDD RNs/LVNs

Course

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (RNs/LVNs)

University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

CARE PROGRAMS & ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Texas Incontinence Care Plan Example

Sample Care Plan

Sample Care Plan: Urinary Incontinence

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services

Bladder Training Program Template

Template

eBrief Bladder Training Program Template

eBrief

Texas 3-Day Diary Example

Template

Bladder Diary

The Urology Foundation

Additional Topics

INFECTION CONTROL & SAFETY

CMS Potentially Preventable Adverse Events

Reference Sheet

Potentially Preventable Adverse Events

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Long Term Care Infection Control Video

Educational Video

Introduction to NHSN’s Long Term Care Facility Components

Center for Disease Control

AHRQ Method for Safer Care Environments

Toolkit

About the CUSP Method

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

SKIN & WOUND CARE

CMS Education on Pressure Ulcers

Toolkit

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QSEP

AHRQ Wound Classification

Tool

Agency for Healthcare and Research Quality, Montana State University

Pessure Ulcer Quick Guide

Guide

Wounds International

BEHAVIOR, MENTAL HEALTH, & COGNITIVE CARE

DREAM Toolkit for Sleep Preservation

Toolkit

Developing a Restful Environment Action Manual: DREAMToolkit

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

OPEN

Geriatric Despression Scale

Tool

Geriatric Depression Scale and Scoring Instructions

Clinical Memory Assessment of Older Adults, American Psychological Association,

Audit for Pyschotropic Medication Use

Tool

Quality Improvement Organizations, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

QUALITY & COMPLAINTS

CMS QAPI at a Glance

Guide

QAPI at a Glance: A Step by Step Guide to Implementing Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) in Your Nursing Home

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, University of Minnesota, Stratis Health

NCAL Complaints into Compliments

Guide

Turning Complaints into Compliments

National Center for Assisted Living

Checklist for Responding to Complaints

Tool

Assisted Living Staff Checklist for Responding to Resident/Family Member or Guardian* Complaints

National Center for Assisted Living

Reimbursement
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REIMBURSEMENT

The IDD & Residential Reimbursement Guide simplifies Medicaid reimbursement by breaking it down into clear, step-by-step instructions. Designed specifically for long-term care facilities, it helps you determine eligibility, understand requirements, and identify opportunities to secure funding for eBrief. Request a free copy now to confidently explore reimbursement options without the guesswork.

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Compliance
COMPLIANCE
Published by Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS)

Quality Assurance

QAPI How-To Guide

Guide

Written Plan How-To Guide

Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network

Development Instructional Form

Guide

QAPI at a Glance: A Step by Step Guide to Implementing Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) in Your Nursing Home

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, University of Minnesota, Stratis Health

QAPI Assessment Tool

Template

Self-Assessment Tool

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Additional Topics

Adverse Events Trigger Tools

Tool

Adverse Drug Event Trigger Tool

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Incident Reporting Template

Sample Form

EXHIBIT 358 Sample Form for Facility Reported Incidents

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Employment Competency Program

Toolkit

Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program Toolkit

Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program

OPEN
Published by Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Training & Best Practices

Nursing Home Infection Preventionist

Toolkit

Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training

Center for Disease Control

Long Term Care Component Roadmap

Toolkit

Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training

Center for Disease Control

Long Term Care Component Video

Toolkit

Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training

Center for Disease Control

Other Trusted Resources by Topic

Adverse Events, Safety Tools, & Staff Training

Awareness for Adverse Events in Nursing Homes

Campaign

A CALL TO ACTION: RAISING AWARENESS FOR REDUCING ADVERSE EVENTS IN NURSING HOMES

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, ABT Associates

Identifying Self Harm

Toolkit

Adverse Events Toolkit: Clinical Guidance for Identifying Harm

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Adverse Drug Event Prevention Action Plan

Action Plan, Guidebook

National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Infection Control

Best Practices Infection Control

Guide

Evidence-Based Best Practices: Infection Prevention and Control

Texas Health and Human Services

AHRQ Infection Control Training Guide

Guide, Educational Article

A Unit Guide To Infection Prevention for Long-Term Care Staff

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Antibiotics for UI in Older People

Guide, Educational Article

Antibiotics for urinary tract infections in older people

ABIM Foundation, AGS Geriatric Healthcare Professionals

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Case Studies
CASE STUDIES
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