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The use of alarms to reduce falls in SNFs has been scrutinized for years. Resident advocates and SNF regulators speculate that alarms will eventually be phased out as regulations continue to evolve and the industry fully embraces the modern, homelike SNF model. In October 2017, alarms will be added to Section P of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), requiring providers to report alarm use for each resident. Surveyors will be able to use MDS data to determine whether alarms are being used as intended—for resident safety, not staff convenience. Join expert speaker Stefanie Corbett, DHA, as she helps participants comply with federal regulations regarding alarm use. Corbett will explain industry trends, best practices for falls reduction and eliminating alarm use, and strategies for changing your organization’s culture.
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Understand federal regulations and MDS changes concerning alarms Educate and train staff on alarm-free falls reduction interventions Conduct root cause analyses to determine the reason for resident falls Develop QAPI programs to evaluate processes and strategies for falls reduction Introduce culture change through eliminating alarms |
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