Table. Some Resources Used by MOQI APRNs and Support Team.
Interventions to Reduce Avoidable Hospitalizations (INTERACT) https://pathway-interact.com/ |
A omprehensive set of tools and resources that promotes early illness recognition, communication regarding condition change and transfer, hospital transfer log review, advanced care planning, and quality improvement. |
Hand-In-Hand training https://qsep.cms.gov/pubs/HandinHand.aspx |
Training modules developed to assist staff to provide person-centered care for residents with dementia. The course can be used as a full course or in segments. APRNs were central in working with staff to identify and deliver content that was most appropriate to their setting. |
Improved quality care | Examples include the following: (a) antipsychotic medication reduction included using evidence-based practice. The APRNs engaged with providers, pharmacy, and NH staff to identify residents appropriate for dosage reduction and nonpharmacological interventions; (b) identification and treatment of urinary tract infections following national guidelines. |
Goals of care and end-of-life planning https://theconversationproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/TCP_StarterKit_Final.pdf https://www.ariadnelabs.org/serious-illness-care/ https://training.vitalsmarts.com/courses/crucial-conversations-online-2018 |
Worked with facilities to develop a process for having goals of care discussions and ensuring that advance directives were available or if not available resident with capacity were offered the opportunity to complete a directive. Developed a system for completing advance directives during National Healthcare Decisions Day (Apr 16 annually). Crucial Conversations Training (APRN, leaders, RN, SWs) |
Abbreviations: APRN, advanced practice registered nurse; NH, nursing home; RN, registered nurse; SW, social worker.