Supported by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and in collaboration with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Project ECHO is launching a National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network.
Our team at Dakota Geriatrics in collaboration with Center for Rural Health is participating in the Network as an official training center for nursing homes.
Phase 1 – Boot Camp
Curriculum Resources and Recorded Sessions
Introduction: Characteristics of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
Video | Slides
Week 1: Program Introduction; Preventing and Limiting Spread
COVID-19: Stopping the Spread
Video | Slides
COVID-19 Case Study
Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) for Nursing Homes
Video | Slides
QAPI Case Study
Additional Resources
QAPI Action Plan
QAPI at a Glance: A Step by Step Guide to Implementing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement in Your Nursing Home
Week 1 Key Objectives
Recorded Session
Week 2: Personal Protective Equipment
Introduction
Case Study
Breakout Room Topics
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Video | Slides
Additional Resources
Facemask and N95 Guide
PPE Audit Tool
Week 2 Key Objectives
Recorded Session
Week 3: Approaches to Cohorting
Introduction
Cohorting and Critical Infection Prevention Strategies
Video | Slides
Case Study
QI Content: Conversations to Prepare for Improvement
Summary
Additional Resources
Conversation and Action Guide
Week 3 Key Objectives
Recorded Session
Week 4: Safe Environment
Introduction
A ‘Farewell to Harms’; Ensuring a Safe Environment for All!
Slides
Case Study
QI Content: Psychological PPE
Summary
Additional Resources
Psychological PPE
Sample PIP Guide
Week 4 Key Objectives
Recorded Session
Week 5: Cleaning and Disinfecting
Introduction
Cleaning and Disinfection
Video Part 1 | Video Part 2
Case Study and QI Content
Summary
Additional Resources
Audit Tool Cleaning and Disinfection
Audit Tool Hand Hygiene
QI Tool
Week 5 Key Objectives
Recorded Session
Week 6: Testing
Revised COVID Testing
Case Study
QI Content
Summary
Additional Resources
Week 6 Key Objectives
Video: Hope in the Form of a Vaccine
Recorded Session
Week 7: Community Transmission and Screening
Introduction
Case Study
QI Content: High Level Flow Charts for Reliable Design
Summary
Transmission and Screening
Video | Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Slides
Additional Resources
Week 7 Key Objectives
CMS Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
QI Content: High Level Flow Charts Tool
Recorded Session
Week 8: Staff Returning to Work Safely
Case Study
QI Case Study
Summary
Returning to Work
Video | Slides
Additional Resources
Week 8 Key Objectives
Sample PIP Guide
Audit Template
Recorded Session
Week 9: Interprofessional Team Management
Case Study
Summary
Managing COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
Slides
Additional Resources
Week 9 Key Objectives
Recorded Session
Week 10: Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning in the Time of COVID-19
Case Study
Summary
Additional Resources
Week 10 Key Objectives
Compassionate Care
Recorded Session
Week 11: Vaccinations and Safe Care Transitions
Vaccine
Case Study
Promoting Safe Care Transitions
Additional Resources
Debunk COVID-19 Vaccine Conspiracies With Dr. Fauci
I’m a Black Doctor Who Didn’t Trust the COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine Video
Recorded Session
Week 12: Safe Visitation and Reopening
Visitations During COVID-19
Case Study
Additional Resources
Week 12 Key Objectives
Post Vaccination Practices Video
Recorded Session
Week 13: The Role of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Important Role of CNAs
Case Study
QAPI Video
Additional Resources
Importance of CNAs
TeamSTEPPS Program
Recorded Session
Week 14: Managing Social Isolation
Social Isolation Slides
Case Study
Additional Resources
Social Isolation During a Pandemic, After
Recorded Session
Week 15: Nursing Home Staff Support
Staff Support Slides
Case Study
Additional Resources
Emotional Well-being and Staff Resilience
Recorded Session
Week 16: Effective Leadership and Communication
Leadership and Communication Slides
Case Study
Additional Resources
QAPI Aspects of Leadership During COVID-19
Recorded Session
Phase 2 – Continuing Education
If you have questions, please email us at: dakotageriatrics@und.edu.
Dropbox Information
Curriculum Resources and Recorded Sessions
Phase 2, Week 1: QAPI 101 and Walking Rounds
Slides
Additional Resources
QAPI at a Glance
Leadership Rounding Tool
IHI Walk Rounds
Environmental Rounds
Phase 2, Week 2: How to Implement Change
Slides
Additional Resources
Who Moved My Cheese, The Movie by Dr. Spencer Johnson
QAPI Self-Assessment
Care Planning for Resident Choice
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 3: Leadership Accountability & Flexibility
Slides
Additional Resources
Walk Rounds Template
Phase 2, Week 4: Develop a Deliberate Approach to Teamwork and Data: Baseline & Benchmarking
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 5: QAPI Step 3 & 4; Social Isolation Performance Improvement Project (PIP)
Slides
Additional Resources
CMS QAPI Self-Assessment Tool
QAPI for Certified Nursing Assistants Facilitator Guide
YouTube Video: QAPI – Making a Difference
CMS QAPI Guiding Principles
GPQIN PIP Template (print version)
GPQIN PIP Template (fillable version)
QAPI Goal Setting
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 6: Develop your QAPI Plan
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 7: Develop a Strategy for Collecting and Using QAPI Data
Slides
Additional Resources
Indoor Visitation Algorithm
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 8: Step 8 Identify your Gaps & Opportunities
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 9: Prioritize Quality Opportunities and Charter PIPs
Slides
Additional Resources
All Cause Harm Prevention in Nursing Homes
CMS PIP Prioritization Worksheet
CMS Worksheet to Create a PIP Charter
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 10: Plan, Conduct, and Document PIPs
Slides
Video: Staff Well-Being Depends on Trauma Informed Principles
Additional Resources
Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Worksheet
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 11: Getting to the “Root” of the Problem
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 12: Taking Systemic Action
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 13: The Language of Feelings and Needs
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 14: The Ongoing Journey of Posttraumatic Growth
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 15: Leadership Practices and Behaviors to Support Teams
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 16: The Power of Observation
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 17: Making the Connection: Successful Communication in Stressful Times
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 18: Time Management in Stressful Times
Slides
Recorded Session
Additional Resources
Wishek Living Center Fall Interventions
Phase 2, Week 19: Building a Culture of Hope
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 20: Vaccinations and Staff Morale PIP
Slides
Recorded Session
Additional Resources
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Conversation Guide
Joy in Work Worksheet
Staff Morale Template
Phase 2, Week 21: Vaccinations: The Conversations
Slides
Recorded Session
Phase 2, Week 22: Vaccinations: Common Questions
Slides
Recorded Session
Additional Resources
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Staff Morale Toolkit
Phase 2, Week 23: Vaccinations Misinformation
Slides
Recorded Session
