Long-Term Care Survey Alert
Resources
Check out these resources to get a leg up on understanding QAPI and its role in improving patient care — and survey scores — in skilled nursing facilities.
CMS Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement for Nursing Homes: Tools and Resources. www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/QAPI/nhqapi.html.
QAPI At A Glance: A Step by Step Guide to Implementing Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) in Your Nursing Home: www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/QAPI/downloads/QAPIAtaGlance.pdf.
Slides and other materials from the March 10 MLN presentation: www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/NPC/National-Provider-Calls-and-Events-Items/2015-03-10-Dementia-Care.html.
Nursing Home Quality Initiatives: Questions and Answers (February 25, 2015). nhqualitycampaign.org/files/FAQ_Aligning_NH_Quality_Initiatives_3-3-2015.pdf.
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