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Skilled Nursing Resources

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) provide specialized, 24/7 care and rehabilitation services for individuals who require medical oversight and support beyond what can be offered in traditional assisted living or home care. 

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Our Skilled Nursing Resource Hub is designed specifically for leaders, nurses, and staff working in SNFs. It brings together both expert-built content and trusted external information to help you navigate the unique challenges of skilled nursing care. Find each resource below organized by topic, including information on the title, type, and publisher.

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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

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Incontinence in Long Term Care Study

Whitepaper

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

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Incontinence Quiz & Education

Quiz

Patient Education

UF Health

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Medlink Plus Interactive Training

Educational Article

Urinary Incontinence

National Library of Medicine

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CARE PROGRAMS & ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Texas Incontinence Care Plan Example

Sample Care Plan

Sample Care Plan: Urinary Incontinence

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services

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Bladder Training Program Template

Template

eBrief Bladder Training Program Template

eBrief

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Texas 3-Day Diary Example

Template

Bladder Diary

The Urology Foundation

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Additional Topics

INFECTION CONTROL & SAFETY

NHSN Infection Tracking Tools

Toolkit

Long-term Care Facilities (LTCF) Component

Center for Disease Control, National Healthcare Safety Network

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CMS Potentially Preventable Adverse Events

Reference Sheet

Potentially Preventable Adverse Events

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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Long Term Care Infection Control Video

Educational Video

Introduction to NHSN’s Long Term Care Facility Components

Center for Disease Control

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SKIN & WOUND CARE

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CMS Education on Pressure Ulcers

Toolkit

Quality in Focus Resources for Addressing LTC Treatment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcer Citations

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QSEP

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AHRQ Wound Classification

Tool

Wound Classification

Agency for Healthcare and Research Quality, Montana State University

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Sample Weekly Skin Assessment

Template

AGING AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION (ALTSA) Nursing Services Basic Skin Assessment (Integumentary System – Skin, Hair, Nail)

Washington State Department of Social & Health Services

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BEHAVIOR, MENTAL HEALTH, & COGNITIVE CARE

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CMS Dementia Training

Toolkit

CMS Hand in Hand: A Training Series for Nursing Homes

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QSEP

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Caring for Alzheimer's and Down Syndrome

Educational Article

Alzheimer's Disease in People with Down Syndrome

National Institute on Aging

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DREAM Toolkit for Sleep Preservation

Toolkit

Developing a Restful Environment Action Manual: DREAMToolkit

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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QUALITY & COMPLAINTS

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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

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NCAL Complaints into Compliments

Guide

Turning Complaints into Compliments

National Center for Assisted Living

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Checklist for Responding to Complaints

Tool

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

National Center for Assisted Living

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REIMBURSEMENT

Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services (MDS)

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The Skilled Nursing Reimbursement Guide outlines the areas in which incontinence impacts reimbursement by breaking down into specific details to self-audit or educate your team on. Designed specifically for Skilled Nursing Facilities, this guide covers the financial and quality aspects related to incontinence and PDPM. Request a free copy now to confidently explore areas of opportunity.

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

Surveyor Guidance & Critical Elements Pathway (SOM)

Bladder and Bowel Control

Protocol

Bladder or Bowel Incontinence Critical Element Pathway

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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Resident Assessment

Protocol

Resident Assessment Critical Element Pathway

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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Hospitalization

Protocol

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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Quality Assurance

QAPI How-To Guide

Guide

Written Plan How-To Guide

Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network

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QAPI Assessment Tool

Template

Self-Assessment Tool

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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QAPI Goal Setting Worksheet

Template

Goal Setting Worksheet

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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Adverse Events, Safety Tools, & Staff Training

Adverse Events & Safety Tools

Tool

Adverse Drug Event Trigger Tool

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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Incident Reporting Template

Sample Form

EXHIBIT 358 Sample Form for Facility Reported Incidents

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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ICAR Toolkit for Tracking Infections

Toolkit

Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Tool for General Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Across Settings

Center for Disease Control

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Published by Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Training & Best Practices

Nursing Home Infection Preventionist

Toolkit

Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training

Center for Disease Control

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Long Term Care Component Roadmap

Toolkit

Long-Term Care Facility Component Roadmap

Center for Disease Control

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Long Term Care Component Video

Toolkit

Introduction to NHSN’s Long Term Care Facility Components

Center for Disease Control

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Other Trusted Resources by Topic

Adverse Events, Safety, & Staff Assessment Tools

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

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Identifying Self Harm

Toolkit

Adverse Events Toolkit: Clinical Guidance for Identifying Harm

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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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

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Infection Control

Best Practices Infection Control

Guide

Evidence-Based Best Practices: Infection Prevention and Control

Texas Health and Human Services

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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)

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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
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Trilogy Prairie Lakes

"Trilogy Health Services communities offer a full range of personalized senior living services in over 130 senior living communities throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin..."

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Mission Health

"Dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we serve, Mission Health Communities is a leading provider of senior living and skilled rehabilitation communities headquartered in Tampa, Florida...."

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EdenHill

"EdenHill, established in 1910, has operated in New Braunfels as a faith-based, nonprofit organization for nearly 70 years. Today, EdenHill employs more than 200 people and cares for over 300 residents daily..."

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