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Guide to Care of Older Adults in Nursing Homes

�鶹ӳ��, along with partner nursing homes, has developed the Age-Friendly Health Systems Guide to Care of Older Adults in Nursing Homes and companion document, Age-Friendly Health Systems Workbook for Nursing Home Teams. The Guide presents a systems-based approach to implementing the 4Ms throughout the nursing home, and the Workbook is designed by and for point-of-care teams that interact with individual residents each day.

: Answers to FAQs about Age-Friendly Health Systems and the 4Ms in the nursing home

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Nursing Home Care Description Worksheet: The Key to Recognition!

The Care Description is the plan for how your facility will provide 4Ms care to residents. Submit the complete worksheet to AFHS@ihi.org. You should receive an email with information about your recognition status within three weeks.

Please email AFHS@ihi.org for questions or additional information on becoming recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System.

Nursing Home Case Studies

In the video case studies below, learn how different facilities began implementing the 4Ms, built trust with staff, and overcame barriers. Hear advice for getting started with age-friendly care. Team members at three nursing homes — Pinnacle Health & Rehab, Hebrew Senior Life, and Marion Regional Nursing Home — share their experiences.

: A New Way of Framing Nursing Home Care

: Communication with Nursing Home Residents Improves with 4Ms Care

: 4Ms Care Brings Small Changes with Big Impact in Nursing Homes

: “What Matters” is Integral to Providing 4Ms Care in the Nursing Home

: Building on a Strong Foundation to Increase 4Ms in the Nursing Home

Publication Highlights for Nursing Homes

Outcome results including reduced rehospitalizations, and reduced ED utilization

Centering What Matters: The Core of Age-Friendly Care: Saving time in IDT meetings and clarifying a sense of purpose

Nursing Home Basics: The Benefits of Age-Friendly Care for Residents and Staff