Health Equity and CLAS in Nursing Homes
Qsource prioritizes equity in the quality of care being provided to all residents in nursing homes and understanding the diverse needs of the older adults that are being served. Nursing homes that focus on health equity, which includes cultural competence, can help build patient trust, strengthen provider-patient communication, provide better patient experience, improve the quality of care, and decrease healthcare costs.
Top 10 Infection Control Deficiencies
This information sheet features the top infection control deficiencies identified by infection preventionists and suggestions on how to remediate each issue.
Nursing Home Infection Control and Prevention Training Options
Mountain Pacific Quality Health created a resource document to help navigate the CMS approved training options and chose which is best for your facility.
Resources Target Infection Prevention Efforts at the Source
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a threat to patient safety. To reduce the risk of infection in the very place where patients seek care, Health Quality Innovators (HQI) developed infection prevention resources that can be used in a variety of healthcare settings.