Healthcare-Acquired Conditions in Nursing Homes

Nursing homes that join in the QIO Program’s health care-acquired conditions (HAC) initiatives will contribute to a 40% national reduction in HAC rates. Work to reduce HACs begins with technical assistance to improve pressure ulcer prevention and reduce physical restraint use, building on the success of nursing homes that participated in recent QIO Program initiatives on these topics. Beginning in 2013, QIOs will launch a statewide learning and action network (LAN) for nursing homes that will address healthcare acquired conditions and culture change topics. LAN participants can learn from local and national peers, obtain evidence-based tools and resources, and participate in improvement collaboratives