Cultural Competency

Updated: 4-15-24 | Posted In: Culture Change, Person-Centered Care,
“Cultural Competency” is a developmental process in which individuals or institutions achieve increasing levels of awareness, knowledge,…
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LTC Infection Prevention and Control Manual (by QIPMO)

Updated: 3-29-24 | Posted In: Clinical Topics, COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Helpful Links, Infection Control, MDS 3.0,

Updated March 2024

This manual was prepared by staff of the MU nursing home consultant program. This manual is advisory…

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Infection Preventionist Zip Kit (updated February 2024)

Updated: 3-7-24 | Posted In: COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Helpful Links, Infection Control, Survey Preparedness,

Download the Infection Preventionist Zip Kit HERE!

UPDATED February 2024

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iQIES MDS Error Message Reference Guide v 1.1

Updated: 1-10-24 | Posted In: MDS 3.0, MDS Information,

iQIES MDS Error Message Reference Guide, Version 1.1 (January 3, 2024)

Access the document HERE.

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Antipsch Medication Prescribing in LTC Facilities Increased in Early Months of COVID

Updated: 1-8-24 | Posted In: Antipsychotics,

Key Points:

  • Prescriptions dispensed for antipsychotics in nursing homes and assisted living facilities increased since the beginning of the…
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Infection Control Guidelines and Resources

Updated: 1-2-24 | Posted In: Antibiotic Stewardship, Clinical Topics, Helpful Links, Infection Control,

CDC

State of Missouri infection control guidelines

Minimum criteria…

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Chronic Pain: Effective Health Care Program

Updated: 12-18-23 | Posted In: Clinical Assistance, Persistent Pain,

Chronic Pain: Effective Health Care Program

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The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities (AHRQ)

Updated: 12-18-23 | Posted In: Clinical Assistance, Falls,

The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities (AHRQ)

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AHRQ Falls: Tools, Training, Research

Updated: 12-18-23 | Posted In: Clinical Assistance, Falls,

AHRQ Falls: Tools, Training, Research

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STEADI—Older Adult Fall Prevention

Updated: 12-18-23 | Posted In: Clinical Assistance, Falls,

STEADI—Older Adult Fall Prevention

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The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities (AHRQ)

Updated: 12-18-23 | Posted In: Clinical Assistance, Falls,

The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities (AHRQ)

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Interventions to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing of Antipsychotic Medications in People With Dementia Resident in Care Homes: A Systematic Review

Updated: 12-18-23 | Posted In: Antipsychotics,

Thompson Coon, J., Abbott, R., Rogers, M., Whear, R., Pearson, S., Lang, I., Cartnell, N., & Stein, K. (2014)….

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