ALTSA: NH #2022-055 Residential Care Services Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Program
In 2021, six Quality Assurance Nurse positions were funded by the legislature. Residential Care Services (RCS) used this funding to develop a Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Program (LTC QIP) outside of and separate from the inspection and investigation processes. The intent of the LTC QIP is to help providers comply with regulatory requirements and improve care in three specific areas, with additional care areas to be added in the future. The current focus areas are:
- Medication Management
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- Fall Prevention and Safety
The LTC QIP will serve Adult Family Home (AFH), Assisted Living Facility (ALF), and Nursing Home (NH) LTC settings. The program incorporates evidence-based practice and adult learning theory in interventions. Short term, intermediate and longer-term outcome measures help track program effectiveness.
Read full letter here.
Questions?
Contact:
Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN – Director of Clinical and Nursing Facility Regulatory Services
c: 425-231-4804