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interest to long-term care providers.
As applicable, links to the source of the news
will be provided.
Quality Indicator Survey
Information:
www.nursinghomequality.com
Resources for Nursing Home Quality
Improvement
Qualidigm, Connecticut’s Quality Improvement Organization
(QIO): http://www.qualidigm.org/
Qualidigm has contracted with CMS to facilitate statewide improvements in nursing home quality. Qualidigm has been involved in QI activities for years and offers unique expertise to nursing home providers.
American Medical Directors Association
(AMDA): http://www.amda.com/
AMDA offers a certification program for long-term care medical directors, detailed explanations of nursing home quality measures for consumers, and continuing education for medical directors and attending
physicians.
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS)Nursing Home Quality Initiative main page: http://cms.hhs.gov/quality/nhqi/
CMS is the federal agency charged with regulatory oversight of nursing homes. CMS has recently launched a broad-based consumer disclosure program for the quality of health services, including nursing home care.
Nursing Home Compare:
http://www.medicare.gov/Nhcompare/Home.asp
Searchable database of nursing homes and their quality
measures.
MedQIC:
http://www.medqic.org/content/nationalpriorities/topics/projectdes.jsp?topicID=413
CMS’s searchable online database of quality improvement resources for QIOs and providers.
American Health Quality Association
(AHQA) http://www.ahqa.org/pub/inside/158_716_2487.CFM?CFID=9433654&CFTOKEN=35234716
AHQA is the national association of quality improvement organizations, including Qualidigm. This association works closely with CMS, AMDA and other organizations to promote quality improvements in nursing home care.
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
(AAHSA)
Quality First general resources:
http://www.aahsa.org/qualityfirst/member/resources/default.asp
Continuous quality improvement resources:
http://www.aahsa.org/qualityfirst/member/resources/cqi.asp
AAHSA is CANPFA’s national affiliate and a leader in the development of nursing home quality. AAHSA is urging all members to pledge to continued quality improvement through its Quality First program. In addition to its ongoing advocacy efforts, AAHSA offers cutting-edge educational programs and web-based resources for quality
improvement.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
http://www.ahcpr.gov/
Transforming the Workplace: the Wellspring model:
http://www.ahcpr.gov/news/ulp/ltcwork/ulpltcw3.htm
AHRQ is a quasi-governmental agency that develops evidence-based practice guidelines for all areas of health care. AHRQ supports a broad array of research
activities.
American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC):
http://www.aanac.org/default.asp
National association providing certification, education, resources for MDS
coordinators.
National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA):
http://www.ngna.org/
Promotes research, education and professional development for nurses in
geriatrics.
Long-Term Care
Select a subject area below to find Connecticut
specific studies and reports regarding issues
related to older adults.
Long Term Care Needs Assessment, July 2007
"Balancing the System: Working Towards
Real Choice for Long-Term Care in Connecticut"
State of Connecticut Long-Term Care Web Site
National Association of Geriatric Nursing Assistants:
http://www.nagna.org/
Promotes education and professional development for nursing assistants..
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CANPFA’s weekly e-mail
legislative update for members is CAPITOL-Line.
If you are a member who would like to receive
CAPITOL-Line, contact Mag Morelli, President, at
mmorelli@capfa.org.
CANPFA’s quarterly
newsletter is CANPFA-Line. Its
circulation of 500 includes CANPFA members,
legislators and variety of long-term care and
housing organizations around the country. To
view the latest issue,
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