Objectives Develop and evaluate the implementation of a proposed model for large-scale data-driven quality improvement in assisted living. Design We conducted a mixed-methods evaluation of the implementation of a large-scale data-driven quality improvement collaborative of Wisconsin assisted living communities (ALCs). Setting and Participants The model has been voluntarily implemented by 810 Wisconsin-licensed ALCs serving >20,000 […]
Quality Improvement
Storage Issues in Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Living Communities
Storage Issues in Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Living Communities
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: During the COVID-19 pandemic, AL communities faced hurdles obtaining vital supplies including masks and gloves; AL communities were often considered lower priority than other healthcare settings, leading to delays in receipt. When supplies were obtained, the quantity often overwhelmed available storage space, leading to unsafe supply storage. Solutions include improved emergency management, emphasizing proper storage, and optimizing delivery schedules.
Memory Care Reduces Nursing Home Admissions among Assisted-Living Residents with Dementia
Memory Care Reduces Nursing Home Admissions among Assisted-Living Residents with Dementia
Introduction We compare nursing-home and hospital admissions among residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in memory-care assisted living to those in general assisted living. Methods Retrospective study of Medicare beneficiaries with ADRD in large (>25 bed) assisted-living communities. We compared admission to a hospital, to a nursing home, and long-term (>90 day) admission […]