1. First Line of Defense
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| A. Introductory Guidance |
| B. Guiding Principles |
| C. All About Me Booklet - Alzheimer's Society of Montreal |
| D. The Gerontological Society of America, 2018. Vol 58.-Evidence Based Non-Pharmacological Practices |
| E. My Personal Direction - The Consumer Voice |
| F. Life Story Questionnaire - New England QIN/QIO |
| G. Rethinking Antipsychotic Medication - Education Program for Direct Care Providers |
| H. World Alzheimer Reports | Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) |
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2. Therapeutic Environment
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| A. Introductory Guidance |
| B. Creating a Therapeutic Environment Presentation |
| C. Stop and Listen Exercise |
| D. Stop and Listen Follow Up |
| E. Shift Huddles Tip Sheet - Pioneer Network |
| F. The Gerontological Society of America, 2000. Vol 40.-The Therapeutic Design of Environments for People with Dementia |
3. Data Driven Dashboard
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| A. Introductory Guidance |
| B. A Person-Centered Approach to QAPI Presentation |
| C. Data Driven Dashboard Template |
| D. Understanding the MDS 3.0 Quality Measures – New England QIN/QIO |
4. Obvious & Demonstrated Competencies
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| A. Introductory Guidance |
| B. Direct Caregiver Competencies Guide - Georgia Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (GARD) |
| C. Staff Competencies Check List |
| D. Antipsychotic Flowchart |
| E. Difficult Behaviors (Alzheimer's Association Resource Document) |
| F. Questions to Change the Direction of Dementia, Anxiety and Aggression - My Alzheimer's Story |
5. Hospital Transitions Process
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| A. Introductory Guidance |
| B. Hospital Transfer Form |
| C. BMJ Open 2017;7:e015257. Dementia-friendly interventions to improve care |
| D. Interact tools – Pathway Health |
| E. Bedside Assessment Team - BAT Team |
| F. TIPS Team - Sarah's Story |
6. Family Education
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| A. Introductory Guidance |
| B. Antipsychotic Medication Fast Facts - AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative |
| C. Alzheimer's Association E-Services |
| D. Fast Facts about Advanced Directives - Maine Elder Law |
| E. Decision Guide Resource Page and Family Booklet – CMS PCORI |
7. Process for Gradual Dose Reduction
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| A. Introductory Guidance |
| B. Example Gradual Dose Reduction Policy |
| C. Resident Prioritization Tool |
8. Physician/Medical Director Engagement
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| A. Introductory Guidance |
| B. Guidance on Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics - SAMHSA |
| C. Approaches to Gradual Dose Reduction in Chronic Off-Label Antipsychotics - Consult Pharmacy, 2015. October; 30(10) |
| D. Pen Bay Healthcare Best Practice: Psychotropic Medication Rounds |
| E. National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes |
| F. Huddles Tip Sheet |
