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News, announcements and media coverage from across our work — advancing health and health care alongside the communities, providers and partners we serve.
Nursing Home EPP Series: Collaborating with Community Partners
Residents of long-term and post-acute care facilities often have complex medical needs and limited mobility, making community partnerships a practical necessity in emergency preparedness.
Say Sepsis, Save Lives: September is National Sepsis Awareness Month
The Sepsis Alliance has designated September National Sepsis Awareness Month. Sepsis causes the death of one in three people who die during a hospitalization.
Nursing Home EPP Series: Securing Locations to Evacuate Residents and Staff
An Office of Inspector General review underscores the importance of securing evacuation locations in advance for long-term and post-acute care facilities.
Enhancing Dementia Care: A Guide for Long-Term Care Staff
Dementia in long-term and post-acute care settings calls for specialized, person-centered approaches. This guide covers what staff need to support residents well.
Statewide Initiative Launches Survey on Diabetes and Community Health Concerns to Advance Health Equity
The Advancing Health Equity to Address Diabetes (AHEAD) Community Health Concerns Survey launches to understand health concerns and perceptions of diabetes, and their impact on quality of life for Nevada residents.
Nursing Home EPP Series: Safeguarding Health: The Imperative of Infection Control in Emergency Preparedness
Residents of long-term care facilities are highly vulnerable to infectious disease. An Office of Inspector General review sets out key infection control measures for emergency preparedness.
Comagine Health Research and Evaluation Team Celebrates Conclusion of Long-Running Oregon HOPE Study
The Oregon HOPE study concluded in July after starting in 2017. The Research and Evaluation team’s work included developing a rural peer-based intervention from needs assessment data, surveys and interviews.
Nursing Home EPP Series: Ensuring Safe Passage for Residents
An Office of Inspector General review highlights the importance of well-structured transportation and communication plans for moving residents safely during an emergency.
Nursing Home EPP Series: Navigating the Critical Role of Staffing
Office of Inspector General reviews assess whether long-term and post-acute care facilities maintain adequate staffing during emergencies, when standards of care are hardest to hold.