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Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO) Admission Checklist

Updated: 4-17-24 | Posted In: Infection Control, Multidrugresistant Organisms (MDRO),

Admitting LTC residents with novel or targeted MDROs, such as Candida Auris

Click HERE for the checklist.

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…

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

QIPMO Inservice Education Programs

Updated: 12-18-23 | Posted In: Clinical Assistance, Helpful Links, MDS Coordinators, MDS Information, QAPI/Quality Improvement,

QIPMO Inservice Education Programs

MDS 3.0 RAI Manual 1.18.11 v6 (November 22, 2023)

Updated: 11-29-23 | Posted In: CMS Guides and Manuals, MDS 3.0, MDS Information,

The RAI Manual for November 22, 2023, is available. The link includes the updated manual, replacement pages, change tables,…

Updated: QM User’s Manual (v16.0)

Updated: 11-8-23 | Posted In: CMS Guides and Manuals, Helpful Links, MDS 3.0, MDS Information, SNF Provider Preview Reports (previously CASPER),

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Quality Measures (QM) User’s Manual v16.0 is now available. The MDS 3.0 QM…

Nursing Home Reimbursement Resources

Updated: 5-4-23 | Posted In: Five-Star, Helpful Links, MDS 3.0, MDS Information, RUGs IV,

Access the website HERE.

Facility Assessment Tool

Updated: 9-29-23 | Posted In: CMS Guides and Manuals, Commonly Requested Guidelines, Helpful Links, MDS 3.0, MDS Information, Survey Preparedness,

Requirement: §483.70(e) Facility Assessment. The facility must conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary…

Special Focus Facility (SFF) Toolkit

Updated: 1-22-24 | Posted In: Clinical Assistance, Special Focus,

Toolkit Overview: Leaders working in an SFF (and SFF candidate facilities) will have increased responsibilities and likely will need…

Life Safety Code Systems in LTC Manual (by QIPMO)

Updated: 9-19-22 | Posted In: Helpful Links, Survey Preparedness,

Developing a Preventative Maintenance Program

Preventative maintenance is an important aspect of maintaining safe and efficient building operations in a…