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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Long Term Care Regulatory and Interpretive Guidance and Psychosocial Severity Guide Updates – June 2022 (LTCRIGPSG)

Updated: 9-29-23 | Posted In: CMS Guides and Manuals, Commonly Requested Guidelines, Survey Preparedness,

Info on the F-Tag listing with the June 2022 changes.

Click HERE for the QSEP providing info…

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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…

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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…

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Abuse Reporting Decision Tree

Updated: 9-15-22 | Posted In: MDS Information, Survey Preparedness,

Reporting Decision Tool: When Do I Report to State Agency and Law Enforcement?

Problem-solving flowchart upon discovery of an incident/allegation

UPDATES…

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Long-Term Care Survey Manual

Updated: 2-26-24 | Posted In: Survey Preparedness,

Enhancing Your Advocacy Toolbox: Protecting Residents from Nursing Facility-Initiated Discharges

Updated: 12-18-23 | Posted In: Culture Change, QAPI/Quality Improvement, Survey Preparedness,

Federal regulations, survey guidance, and potential action steps an ombudsman may take in a variety of scenarios.

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Entrance Conference Worksheet

Updated: 3-27-20 | Posted In: COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Survey Preparedness,

COVID-19 Entrance Conference Worksheet

Click HERE to access the worksheet!

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QSO LTC-Facility Self-Assessment Tool

Updated: 12-5-19 | Posted In: Clinical Assistance, Clinical Topics, Infection Control, Survey Preparedness,

What’s New based on the Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Regulatory Provisions to Promote Program Efficiency, Transparency, and Burden Reduction Final Rule

Updated: 11-14-19 | Posted In: Emergency Preparedness, Survey Preparedness,