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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. 

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.

Featured Resource:

Impact of Overactive Bladder in LTC Study

This article from the Journal of Gerontological Nursing shares survey results from nursing directors showing that urinary incontinence is very common in long-term care, contributing to more falls, extra staff work, and higher costs. Find this and more below in the Education Section!

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EDUCATION

eBrief 3-Day Diary Example

Incontinence Care Programs & Assessment Tools

eBrief

Sample Care Plan

NAFC Bladder Diary Template

Incontinence Care Programs & Assessment Tools

National Association for Continence

Template

Simple Bladder Diary Example

Incontinence Care Programs & Assessment Tools

Texas Health and Human Services

Template

NHSN Infection Tracking Tools

Infection Control & Safety

Center for Disease Control, National Healthcare Safety Network

Toolkit

Continence Assessment Form

Incontinence Care Programs & Assessment Tools

Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)

Template

CMS Potentially Preventable Adverse Events

Infection Control & Safety

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Reference Sheet

eBrief CNA Continuing Education Programs

Mandated frontline education can be challenging. To support improved incontinence care and meet regulatory requirements, eBrief offers four continuing education modules that build team knowledge and elevate care standards.

Stress Relief & Burnout

Infection Control

Incontinence on the Frontlines

Stop, Look & Listen

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REIMBURSEMENT

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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Published by Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services (MDS)

CMS Online Training: Pressure Ulcers

MDS Section M: Skin/Pressure Ulcers

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Course

CMS Pocket Guide: Pressure Ulcers

MDS Section M: Skin/Pressure Ulcers

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Guide

MDS Audit Checklist

Other MDS Tools

Harmony Healthcare International

Checklist

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COMPLIANCE

Sufficient Staffing

Surveyor Guidance & Critical Elements Pathway (SOM)

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Protocol

Behaviors

Surveyor Guidance & Critical Elements Pathway (SOM)

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Protocol

Activities of Daily Living

Surveyor Guidance & Critical Elements Pathway (SOM)

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Protocol

Activities

Surveyor Guidance & Critical Elements Pathway (SOM)

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Protocol

Unnecessary Medications

Surveyor Guidance & Critical Elements Pathway (SOM)

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Protocol

Mobility/ROM

Surveyor Guidance & Critical Elements Pathway (SOM)

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Protocol

eBrief Compliance Tools

Evaluate your incontinence program with expert guidance and identify gaps, while planning and tracking staffing efficiently to stay organized and compliant.

Shift Schedule

Excel Template 

NADONA Incontinence Program
Assessment Tool

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