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On-Time Quality Improvement for Long-Term Care. William Spector, Ph.D., Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Web Conference June 12, 2007. Postacute and Chronic Care Nursing Home Residents with Pressure Ulcers, by Type of Resident, 1999-2004.
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On-Time Quality Improvement for Long-Term Care William Spector, Ph.D., Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Web Conference June 12, 2007
Postacute and Chronic Care Nursing Home Residents with Pressure Ulcers, by Type of Resident, 1999-2004 Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Minimum Data Set, 1999-2004. Denominator: All residents in Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing and long-term care facilities.
Step 2 Step 3 Step 1 Prevention Reports Information Technology Access timely information Identify high-risk residents Step 4 Standardized CNA Documentation QI Team Reduce redundancy Consolidate documentation Front-line team members use reports in daily work
Key Program Benefits Reduce Paperwork Consolidate current CNA documentation Standardize data elements and eliminate redundancy Gain Efficiencies Reduce time spent searching multiple sources for information Automated reports replace manual compilation of resident information Increase Morale Empower multidisciplinary teams with CNAs as important members Improve Quality Integrate reports into day-to-day workflow and clinical decisionmaking Increase early recognition of residents at high risk Timely communication among multidisciplinary team members QI Collaboration Receive technical assistance from quality improvement (QI) experts Collaborate with peers to share experiences and best practices
For CEU Registration http://www.delmarvafoundation.org/events/AHRQ/webCast/CEUs/ For “On-Time” Products and Information http://www.ahrq.gov/research/puwebcast/
Acknowledgments This Web Conference was Made Possible by: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Delmarva Foundation Moderator: Cindy Dibiasi Panel/Presenters: William Spector, Ph.D. AHRQ, Senior Social Scientist, Center for Delivery Organization and Markets, AHRQ Susan Horn, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, Institute for Clinical Outcomes Research Siobhan Sharkey, M.B.A. Managing Director, Health Management Strategies Robyn Stone, Dr.P.H. Executive Director, Institute for the Future of Aging Services and Vice President, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) Studio Facilities Provided by: U.S. Food and Drug Administration