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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

CMS QAPI at a Glance

Quality & Complaints

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

Guide

CMS Education on Pressure Ulcers

Skin & Wound Care

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QSEP

Toolkit

NCAL Complaints into Compliments

Quality & Complaints

National Center for Assisted Living

Guide

AHRQ Wound Classification

Skin & Wound Care

Agency for Healthcare and Research Quality, Montana State University

Tool

Checklist for Responding to Complaints

Quality & Complaints

National Center for Assisted Living

Tool

Sample Weekly Skin Assessment

Skin & Wound Care

Washington State Department of Social & Health Services

Template

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

PIP Communication Plan Template

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Template, Tool

PIP Launch Checklist

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Checklist, Tool

PIP Prioritization Worksheet

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Worksheet, Tool

Adverse Events & Safety Tools

Adverse Events & Safety Tools

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Tool

PIP Inventory Form

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Form

Incident Reporting Template

Adverse Events & Safety Tools

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Sample Form

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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