COVID-19 Resources for Nursing Homes

VDH COVID-19 Vaccination Response: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/#resources19

AMDA's New COVID Vaccine PowerPoint Can Help Answer Resident, Staff Concerns: https://www.mcknights.com/news/clinical-news/amdas-new-covid-vaccine-powerpoint-can-help-answer-resident-staff-concerns/

CMS - Nursing Home Resource Center: https://www.cms.gov/nursing-homes

AHCA/NCAL Coronavirus Information: https://www.ahcancal.org/Survey-Regulatory-Legal/Emergency-Preparedness/pages/coronavirus.aspx

LeadingAge Coronavirus Resources: https://leadingage.org/covid19

AMDA COVID-19 Updates: https://paltc.org/COVID-19

CMS QAPI Five Elements: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/QAPI/Downloads/ProcessToolFramework.pdf

Most helpful links within the above document: 

• Design/Scope: QAPI Five Elements + QAPI at a Glance + Self-Assessment Tool
• Government/Leadership: Leadership Rounding Tool
• Feedback/Data System/Monitoring: Developing a Dashboard, Goal Setting Worksheet, Prioritization
• Performance Improvement Projects: PDSA Cycle Template, PIP Launch Checklist
• Systemic Analysis and Systemic Action: Root Cause Analysis, Flowcharting, Five Whys, Fishbone Diagram

Questions and Answers about the COVID-19 Vaccine for PALTC Staff, Patients, Resident and Family Members (from The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine)

Holiday Considerations for Long-Term Care Facility Resident and Their Families (from the Virginia Department of Health)