The Gravity Project is a national public collaborative that develops consensus-based data standards to improve how we use and share information on social determinants of health.
The Importance of HQIC Health Equity Metrics
This resource identifies the five HQIC health equity metrics, explains why they
are important, and identifies some strategies and resources to make meaningful progress on reducing healthcare disparities.
The Importance of Knowing your A1c to Help Manage Diabetes
Patient-facing one page education resource: learn about diabetes self-management and importance of A1c testing.
The Patient, Family, and Care Partner Advisor Living Toolkit
The IPRO Patient, Family, and Care Partner Advisor Living Toolkit
The “Patient, Family and Care Partner Advisor (PFCA)” living toolkit outlines best practices and examples for including diverse experiences and voices in healthcare. This toolkit can guide individuals and organizations looking to incorporate patient-centered approaches into their decision-making processes, as well as for direct involvement of PFCA. This toolkit is a valuable resource for PFCAs and healthcare organizations. It is meant to be shared, discussed, and implemented across the healthcare ecosystem.
Think Cultural Health
This HHS website features information, continuing education opportunities, resources, and more for health and health care professionals to learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate services, or CLAS.
Tips and Instructions for Use (compliments QAPI Topic Tracking and Summary Document)
Tips for Decreasing Adverse Drug Events Related to Diabetes Management in Long Term Care Facilities
“More than one in four older adults (>65 years of
age) are diagnosed with diabetes and half of the
older adult population are prediabetic.
As the prevalence of diabetes increases in older
adults living in long term care facilities, it’s
important to minimize adverse drug events for
those who take diabetic medications.1
Unfortunately, even with the advancements of insulin delivery
and new medications, older adults still experience higher rates of
functional disability, increased risk of falls, accelerated muscle loss,
coexisting illness, and premature death.2 To address these concerns,
IPRO has created this list of tips to decrease the number of adverse
drug events related to diabetes management in long term care
facilities.”
Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate COVID-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes
This document is a compilation of actions employed by organizations, including state governments, in the United States and outlying territories to assist nursing homes in meeting the needs of nursing home residents since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic recognized in early 2020. The actions were collected by the contractors of the QIO Program.
Transfer Tracking Form and Guide
The Transfer Tracking Form was developed to provide facilities with a tool to track both their acute care and emergency department transfers over time. It maintains an active list of all transfers and any related aspects of each transfer in real time. (See instructions below on how to download the tracking form resources.)
Complete this form to receive a link to download a zipped folder of the Transfer Tracking Resources to include the Excel tracking form as well as a PDF instructional guide that explains the use of the tool: https://forms.office.com/r/MDhux7Aw6x
For questions on the Transfer Tracking Form and Guide, please contact Dave Johnson (djohnson@ipro.org) or IPRONursingHomeTeam@IPRO.org.
Trauma-Informed Care Change Package for Health Care Organizations
6-Step change package for health care organizations to become trauma-informed.
Trauma-Informed Care Change Package for Nursing Centers
6-Step change package for nursing centers to become trauma-informed.
Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): A Conversation Starter for Patients and their Healthcare Team
Describes all stages of CKD, symptoms, complications and recommended tests.
Understanding Medication Reconciliation
This patient education document provides a guide to understanding the medication reconciliation process through care transitions – from questions health professionals may ask regarding medication use to navigating patient portals.
Unite Us Social Needs Solutions
Technology solutions connecting health and social care services. (Acquired NowPow and Carrot Health in 2021).
US Department of Veterans Affairs: Opioid Use and Suicide Risk
Risk factors and implications for suicide among people with chronic pain and those who use opioids.