1. and the Reducing Hospitalization Goal
Introduction to the National Nursing Home Quality Improvement Campaign (NNHQIC)
and the Reducing Hospitalization Goal

2. Brief History of the Campaign
Began in 2006 by various stakeholders to make nursing homes better.
2007: Commonwealth Fund awarded a grant to fund “Advancing Excellence in Nursing Homes.”
Grew from a 2-year project into a national movement to improve quality.
2016: Transferred project to CMS and became NNHQIC.

3. Resources Free-evidence based Quality Improvement Tolls
Model-Practice Resources
Tracking Tools
Trend Graphs
Webinars / Trainings
Facilitates data share between providers and 3rd parties
Help Desk

4. Nine Goals Organizational Goals Consistent Assignment Hospitalization
Person-centered Care
Staff Stability
Clinical Outcome Goals
Dementia Care & Psychotropic Medications
Infections
Mobility
Pain
Pressure Ulcers

5. Seven Steps to Success for Each Goal (QI Cycle)
Explore Goal
Tracking Tool
Examine Process
Create Improvement
Engage
Monitor and Sustain
Celebrate Success

6. Quick Tour of the NNHQIC Website

7. Questions?