Tools & Resources

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American Health Care Association (AHCA)

The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)

AHCA/NCAL Bookstore

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality

The Official Website of the State of Arkansas

AHCA Government Relations Issue Submission Form

Safety Toolkit

Meaningful Music

Quality Partners Monthly Webinars

AHCF Caregiver Awards Program
2019 Caregiver Awards Nomination Form & Criteria1.09 MB
Champion Program
Long Term Care Champion Monthly Reporting Tool40.94 KB
Long Term Care Champion Daily Reporting Tool31.51 KB
Long Term Care Champion Program Outline222.2 KB
CMS Memos
Critical Element Pathways
CMS - 20052 Beneficiary Notice472.22 KB
CMS-20053 Dining176.52 KB
CMS-20054 Infection Prevention Control and Immunization253.12 KB
CMS-20055 Kitchen53.18 KB
CMS-20056 Med Admin80.29 KB
CMS-20057 Resident Council58.2 KB
CMS-20058 QAA and QAPI145.12 KB
CMS-20059 Abuse158.97 KB
CMS-20061 Environment35.77 KB
CMS-20062 Sufficient and Competent Staff67.86 KB
CMS-20063 Personal Funds93.26 KB
CMS-20065 Activities86.02 KB
CMS-20066 Activities of Daily Living165.05 KB
CMS-20067 Behavioral-Emotional67.79 KB
CMS-20068 Urinary Catheter or UTI128.59 KB
CMS-20069 Comm-Sensory64.35 KB
CMS-20070 Dental36.9 KB
CMS-20071 Dialysis129.58 KB
CMS-20072 General52.67 KB
CMS-20073 Hospice and End of Life113.59 KB
CMS-20074 Death69.59 KB
CMS-20075 Nutrition117.06 KB
CMS-20076 Pain Recognition and Management77.05 KB
CMS-20077 Physical Restraints123.66 KB
CMS-20078 Pressure Ulcer102.09 KB
CMS-20080 Rehab and Restorative120.05 KB
CMS-20081 Respiratory Care120.49 KB
CMS-20082 Unnecessary Medications191.67 KB
CMS-20089 Medication Storage38.24 KB
CMS-20090 PASARR88.13 KB
CMS-20091 Extended Survey39.68 KB
CMS-20092 Hydration92.25 KB
CMS-20093 Tube Feeding99.2 KB
CMS-20120 Positioning, Mobility, ROM107.32 KB
CMS-20123 Hospitalization40.28 KB
CMS-20125 Bladder and Bowel Incontinence119.8 KB
CMS-20127 Accidents130.19 KB
CMS-20130 Neglect130.49 KB
CMS-20131 Resident Assessment72.07 KB
CMS-20132 Discharge80.55 KB
CMS-20133 Dementia Care50.45 KB
Dementia
Long Term Care Champion Program Outline222.2 KB
Resident iPage12.36 KB
Domains of Well-Being15.91 KB
TTTTIPS30.7 KB
SBAR Communication Form124.43 KB
Long Term Care Champion Daily Reporting Tool31.51 KB
Long Term Care Champion Monthly Reporting Tool40.94 KB
Surveyor Questions for Antipsychotics67.83 KB
CMS-20067 Behavioral and Emotional Status Critical Element Pathway71.64 KB
CMS-20133 Dementia Care Critical Element Pathway50.46 KB
Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia Scale (PAINAD)27.16 KB
Facility Assessment
Facility Assessment Tool89.92 KB
Falls
AHRQ Falls Management Program7.73 MB
Falls Questions Card91.68 KB
Generic Fall Interventions413.61 KB
Infection Prevention
Antibiotic Stewardship Program Implementation Guide484.56 KB
Side Rails
CMS Guidance302.15 KB
CDC Guidance978.13 KB
TMF Assessment184.61 KB
Survey Forms
Offsite Preparation Worksheet28.01 KB
Entrance Conference Form147.32 KB
Matrix Instructions for Providers290.72 KB
Surveyor Notes Worksheet30.64 KB
Resident Interview Care Areas and Probes322.88 KB
Resident Representative Interview Care Areas and Probes399.08 KB
Resident Observations Care Areas and Probes321.3 KB
Resident Record Review Care Areas and Probes239.79 KB
CMS-20056 Medication Administration Observation52.31 KB
Transportation Program
Daily Van Checklist 16.61 KB
Monthly Van Checklist14.76 KB
Scheduled Maintenance15.5 KB
Semi-Annual Van Checklist15.81 KB
Return Demonstration Checklist19.09 KB
MDS 3.0 Updates 2018
MDS 3.0 Resident Assessment and Care Screening - Nursing Home PPS (NP) Item Set611.1 KB
MDS Training 20184.65 MB
Care Plan 2018597.19 KB
QM, QRP, VBP 20182.26 MB
Five-Star Rating 20183.22 MB
July 2019 CNA Skills Workshop
Resident & Van Safety6.6 MB
Arkansas Health Care Association
Arkansas Health Care Association