Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network
Welcome to the Resources Page for the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network.
This page is dedicated to supporting the National Nursing Home COVID-19
Action Network (NNHCAN) and the specific nursing homes participating with us.
Materials for each of the 16-week sessions are located below.
Navigate to a specific session below:
- LOOK! Session 5 COVID-19 Vaccine Make-up Session 3-16-2021
- Introduction: The ECHO Model (8 min video)
- Topics for 16 Sessions (1-page PDF file)
- OkDCN NH ECHO Session Housekeeping Tips (5-page PDF)
- Setting up CME CEU account with OUHSC (short video)
- CAN CloudCME Instructions on 3-3-2021 (2-page PDF)
- Recording Attendance - Troubleshooting (3-page PDF)
- AHRQ Nursing Home Compensation Packet_fillable (PDF form)
- Info for making-up a missed session
- General listing of resources (topics may relate to several sessions/weeks)
- Survey Link (for requesting COVID-19 topics or noting needs)
- Everything you want to know about wearing masks (CDC web page)
- Influenza Toolkit for Providers and Consumers (2-page PDF)
- NH Miscellaneous Grid LA-OK 20201210 (oklahoma.gov) (dated Dec 2020, but reposted in Jan 2021)
- March 9, 2021: Gov. Stitt, state officials, announce new guidance for long-term care visitation (look under yellow bar)
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NH Outside Visitor Checklist (1-page Word file that can be edited)
Session 1 Resources
Stopping the spread of COVID-19 and infection prevention tools. Describes Quality Assurance Performance Improvement QAPI and how it supports the work of infection prevention.
- ECHO Agenda Session 1 (1-page PDF for cohort 3, but informative for all cohorts in Session 1)
- COVID-19: Stopping the Spread (8-page PDF file)
- COVID-19: Stopping the Spread (12 min video)
- CDC: Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Tool for NHs Preparing for COVID-19 (web page)
- Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) for NHs (5 min video)
- What is QAPI and How Can It Support This Work? (3-page PDF file)
- CMS: QAPI at a Glance (41-page PDF)
- CMS: QAPI Self-Assessment Tool (5-page PDF)
Session 2 Resources
Making the environment safe during COVID-19 with the types of PPE and the situations where they are used.
- Session 2 Lesson Plan (2-page PDF)
- Thomson & LaGrange: PPE Guidance and Practical Approaches for Improved Outcomes (27 min video)
- PPE Guidance and Practical Approaches for Improved Outcomes (28 slide set)
- SPECIAL: Session 12 material added here to help prepare for Thanksgiving Holiday visitations (1-page PDF)
Supplementary Resources Links
- Thomson & LaGrange (Part 1): The Importance and Purpose of PPE -or- When is PPE Required? (8 min video)
- Thomson & LaGrange (Part 2): Practical Approaches & Strategies for PPE (12 min video)
- Infection Control Survey Tool Supplement REVISED 05-14-2020 (13-page PDF)
- COVID-19 PPE Audit Tool (2-page PDF)
- Optimizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supplies (CDC Web Site)
- Preparing for COVID-19 in NHs (CDC Web Site)
- PPE Session Take-aways (2 page PDF)
- QI Content Session 2_1027 Honoring the Work (3-page PDF)
- Session 2 QI by Dawn - PPE Strategies (17-page PDF)
- Conversation and Action Guide to Support Staff Wellbeing and Joy in Work (8-page PDF)
- Session 2 Question-Answer Recap (2-page PDF)
Session 3 Resources
Approaches to Cohorting (Resident Location) in nursing homes during COVID-19. Screening policies and procedures for interacting with residents and staff.
- Session 3 Q&A document (2-page Word file)
- Session 3 Take-Aways.pdf (2-page PDF)
- Session 3 Content and Resource Links
- COVID-19 in NHs: Cohorting and Critical Infection Prevention Strategies (17-slide PDF)
- Video for Session 3: Presentation_Cohorting: https://youtu.be/Di2FLf98DVI
- Interpreting Antigen Test Results in NHs (1-page PDF)
- Session 3 QI Content Session 3 (6-page PDF)
- Session 3_QI Support Staff Well-Being Joy by Dawn (10-page PDF)
Session 4 Resources
Solutions for making the nursing home environment as save as possible. Limiting the spread, promoting a safe environment, align prevention with QAPI plans.
- Curriculum: Video played during session 4
- Case Studies: No handout to-date
- QI: Presentation by Sherry Longacre (4-page PDF of 8 slides)
- Q&A: No handout to-date
- Take-Aways (1-page PDF)
- Supplemental Docs:
Session 5 Resources
Cleaning and disinfecting policies and procedures, choice of cleaning products,
and employee education examples.
Original Topic:
- Session 5 Presentation Cleaning & Disinfection (PDF of 22-slides used in video)
- Video for Session 5: Cleaning and Disinfection (18-minutes)
Special Substituted Topic:
- American Medical Director Association: A Look to Vaccines (1-hour video)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Reactions (17-slide PPT)
- CDC-Infection Prevention and Control Considerations in Memory Units (3-page PDF)
- QI: Consent and Documentation Procedures (7-slide PDF)
- Vaccine consent form from the CVS-Omnicare Program (2-page PDF)
- Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines (Web link)
- Understanding the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program
- OkDCN NH ECHO PIP Form - COVID Vaccination (2-page Word file)
- OkDCN NH ECHO PIP Form - BLANK (2-page Word file)
- Make-Up Session 5 Agenda for March 16, 2021 from 10:30-noon (1-page PDF)
Session 6 Resources
Testing considerations for COVID-19. What to do with a positive test and outbreak testing.
- Session 6 Take-Aways.pdf (1-page PDF)
- Session 6 QI Material from Sherry Longacre, MS, RN (5-page PDF of Powerpoint slides)
- SARS-CoV-2 Testing Considerations (link to 26 min YouTube video)
- COVID-19 Testing Reference (Cheat) Sheet (1-page PDF)
Session 7 Resources
Community transmission and nursing home screening strategies.
- Session 7_Take-Aways (1-page PDF)
- COVID-19 Community Transmission & NH Screening Strategies (link to 21 min YouTube video)
- Session 7 QI Content- Community Transmission Screening Strategies (5-page PDF; 10 slide PPT)
- Session 7_QI Tool (2-page PDF)
- CMS_Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes (214 page PDF)
- IHI Tool_Conversation-Guide-to-Support-Staff-Wellbeing-Joy-in-Work-COVID-19 (8-page PDF)
- The Art of Medicine-More than Medical Mistrust (2-page PDF)
- Community Transmission - Dr. Aaron Wendelboe (5-page PDF)
Session 8 Resources
Staff returning safely to work during COVID-19. Guides to supporting staff well-being.
- Session 8 Take-Aways (2-page PDF)
- Staff Returning to Work Safely during the COVID-19 pandemic (17 min YouTube video)
- IHI Tool_Conversation-Guide-to-Support-Staff-Wellbeing-Joy-in-Work-COVID-19 (8-page PDF)
- Session 8 QI Content Sherry Longacre (5-page PDF)
Session 9 Resources
Managing an outbreak of COVID-19 in nursing homes. How to conduct a Root Cause Analysis of the problem.
- Managing COVID-19 in NHs (20 min YouTube video)
- Session 9 QI content by Sherry Longacre (11 page PDF)
Session 10 Resources
Making Advanced Care Planning in nursing homes during COVID-19. How to improving performance and quality with the Plan/DO/Study/Act model.
- Session 10 Take-Aways (1-page PDF)
- Advance Care Planning in Nursing Homes slide set (13 page PDF)
- Advance Care Planning in Nursing Homes (18 min optional YouTube video)
- Session 10 QI with Sherry Longacre: Progressing With A Plan (7 page PDF)
- Session 10 QI with Dawn Jelinek: Advance Care Planning (5 page PDF)
Session 11 Resources
How to improve safe care transitions during COVID-19. How to create a reliable process using deliberate strategies.
- Session 11 Take-Aways (2-page PDF)
- Promoting Safe Care Transitions-Admissions, Dischages, & Transfers (11 min YouTube video)
- Session 11 QI with Sherry Longacre: Creating a Reliable Process (8 page PDF of slides)
- Session 11 QI with Dawn Jelinek: Promoting Safe Care Transitions (6 page PDF of slides)
Session 12 Resources
Creating a safe environment for visitation during COVID-19. How to create a “hug tunnel”, a way to bring safe hugs to socially/physically isolated older adults. Visitation guidance for your state.
- Session 12 Take-Aways (1-page PDF)
- (Safe NH) Visitation During COVID-19 (16 min YouTube video-esp for Cohorts 6, 7, 8)
- CMS QSO NH Reopening Guidelines updated 9-28-2020 (11-page PDF)
- Hug Tunnel Guidelines - endorsed by OSDH (web page)
- NH Visitation Grid LA-OK 20201210 (oklahoma.gov)
- NH Testing Grid LA-OK 20201210 (oklahoma.gov)
- NH Miscellaneous Grid LA-OK 20201210 (oklahoma.gov)
FAQ’s on Nursing Home Visitation
- NH Visitation Quality-Safety-Oversight Memo (CMS web page)
- NH Visitation FAQ updated 10-6-2020 (4-page PDF)
Finding visitation guidance & regulations for your state
- Oklahoma (web page)
- Kansas (document download)
- Arkansas (document download)
- Colorado (Google Docs)
- Iowa (web page)
QI Content
- Session 12_QI Content by Amanda (7 page PDF)
- Session 12_QI Content by Dawn (10 page PDF)
- Session 12_QI Content by Sherry (8 page PDF)
Session 13 Resources
Guidance for holiday celebrations and gatherings.
- Session 13 Take-Aways (CDC Web Page on Celebrations & Gatherings)
- COHORT 2 SESSION 13 Agenda and Take-Aways Wed Mar 3 2021 at 10 30 AM (2-page PDF)
- COHORT 7 SESSION 13 Agenda and Take-Aways Wed Mar 3 2021 at 1 00 pm (2-page PDF)
- The Importance of CNAs (18 min YouTube Video)
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Added resources by Dawn Jelinik:
- Temporary Nurse Aide Training Program
- Enclave Principle
- PHI- Growing a Strong Direct Care Workforce
- Direct Care Worker Retention
QI Content
- Session 13 QI Content by Dawn- CNAs Important Role - Week -Mar 1 (12-page PDF)
- Session 13 QI Content by Sherry (6-page PDF)
- Session 13 QI Content by Amanda (3-page PDF)
Session 14 Resources
Strategies for managing social isolation of residents, care partners, and staff during COVID-19.
- Session 14 Take-Aways (1-page PDF)
- Social Isolation During a Pandemic, and After (first 19 mins of YouTube video)
- Slides from YouTube video to access screening tools (29 page PDF)
- Addressing Social Isolation for Older Adults during the COVID-19 Crisis (29 page PDF booklet)
- "What Matters" to Older Adults?" (39-page PDF toolkit)
- Staff Turnover Tools:
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QI Content
- Session 14 QI Content by Amanda (4-page PDF)
- Session 14_QI Content by Dawn- Managing Social Isolation - Week -Mar 8 (13-page PDF)
- Session 14 QI Content by Sherry (4-page PDF)
Session 15 Resources
Supporting emotional wellbeing and staff resilience. Ways to identify stress levels and plans to manage.
- COHORT 4 Session 15 Agenda and Take-Aways (2-page PDF)
- Emotional Well-being and Staff Resilience (21 min YouTube video)
- Stress Reduction Posters (3-page PDF)
- Tip Sheet on Staff Support and Mental Health-really good! (3-page PDF)
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QI Content
- Session 15 QI Content by Dawn Supporting Staff's Mental Well-being Week- MARCH 15 (14-page PDF)
- Session 15 QI Content by Kate and Gina (11-page PDF)
- Session 15 QI Content by Micki (12-page PDF)
Session 16 Resources
Effective leadership and communication during COVID-19.
QI Content
- Session 16_QI Content by Dawn QAPI-Effective Leadership and Communication- Week- MARCH 22 (20-page PDF)
- Session 16 QI Content by Sherry (12-page PDF)
