The aim of this initiative was to increase the uptake of an evidence-based palliative program in long term care (LTC) homes across Canada to address the growing population of residents with complex, progressive conditions, to support compassionate,...
By June 1st 2026, we aim to decrease the monthly number of antipsychotic medication prescriptions by 10% among long-term care residents at a nursing home in Maryland through iterative Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles targeting multi-disciplinary...
To reduce inappropriate prescribing of aspirin and/or clopidogrel by 15% over 12 weeks at the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University (LISVH at SBU), a 350-bed long-term care facility, through chart audits, provider education, and...
By November 2025, an interdisciplinary, palliative care–led intervention was developed to address the complex needs of polychronic, high-cost, high-need patients, reducing acute utilization by 25%. Led by trained palliative care subject matter...
The objective of this quality improvement (QI) project was to reduce fall-related complications, particularly fragility fractures, among residents and patients in skilled nursing facilities. This population is at high risk for falls and subsequent...
Increase the discussion of choices in addressing chronic disease and end of life, measured by an increase in the number of Life Sustaining Treatment Initiative and Goals of Care Conversation notes written. This is relevant as individuals live longer...
This project aims to enhance continuity of care for patients at a 180-bed skilled nursing facility in Colorado by streamlining communication processes with external medical providers with the goal to increase the documentation and therefore...
The objective of this quality improvement (QI) project was to evaluate whether a structured, evidence-based educational intervention impacted post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) clinical staff knowledge, confidence, and perceived clinical...
To reduce 30-day HF readmissions in short-stay SNF patients (65+) by implementing the AHA Heart Failure Program. HF is a major cause of preventable readmissions and impacts quality of life and care costs. SMART Aim: Decrease 30-day HF readmissions...
Adapt and implement the Safewards interventions in an assisted living (AL) community serving formerly homeless individuals to reduce aggressive incidents and calls to 911.
