Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Funds

Start Date:   12/01/2018

End Date:    12/01/2020

 

It's Never 2 Late (iN2L)       

The iN2L engagement technology is a comprehensive approach to engaging life enrichment activities, redirection and rehab interventions for senior living residents.  The project integrates engagement technology, which offer thousands of computer-based experiences; continuous training and support for staff to ensure project sustainability; and data collection and assessment to demonstrate quantitative and qualitative outcomes.  The funds provided through this grant will enhance the quality of care and life for residents in 21 facilities.        

         

Start Date:   9/1/2019

End Date:   12/31/2021

 

This project, in partnership with Eldergrow, will implement the GARDEN program in 31 LeadingAge facilities.  The program brings nature indoors with mobile gardens and will give residents the opportunity to nurture life and feel a sense of purpose.  Eldergrow educators will facilitate therapeutic horticulture classes twice each month.

 

Start Date:   8/31/2018

End Date:   8/31/2021

 

This project is a video-based training program on palliative and end-of-life care for nursing home staff, including all non-licenses support staff.  Funding will support the implementation of a pilot project in a local skilled nursing facility with a staff of over 200.  Training is intended to increase the understanding of palliative care in both professional and non-profession staff and shift staff attitudes and behaviors toward a culture where palliative approach is welcome and supported. 

 

 

Start Date:   5/31/2019

End Date:    12/31/2019

 

This project will bring the Music and Memory program to the facility.  The funds will be used for training, equipment and the purchase of the Music and Memory certification.  Outcomes for nursing home residents should include decreased behavioral symptoms with increased mood, engagement and interaction with others, and improved cognition/memory.

Rory Meyers College of Nursing

Start Date:  1/1/2020

End Date:  12/31/2022

 

The NICHE Program will provide nurses and certified nursing assistants in 30 nursing homes in Washington State with specialized education and clinical leadership development training to implement evidence-based clinical practices to improve the care of older adults. The program begins with an eight-week Leading Training Program (LTP) during which nursing leadership teams develop an action plan aimed at enhancing two clinical care areas. Teams work with NICHE expert mentors to develop and implement their action plan, including routine check-ins throughout the first year of membership.  Shortly after completing the LTP, facility staff complete the Staff Training Assessment (STA) administered by the Cornell Survey Research Institute.  The STA assesses staff and organizational capabilities to deliver evidence-based care targeting common health problems experienced by older adults, and nursing homes receive feedback aimed at supporting their prioritization of opportunities for improvement.  Front-line staff complete a comprehensive continuing education program to extend their knowledge, skills, and clinical competencies to appropriately respond to the needs to older adults.  Facility teams also have access to a library of evidence-based tools and resources to support improvements in resident care. The NICHE Program has been proven successful in preventing falls, reducing potentially inappropriate medications, and helping healthcare providers to care for patients with dementia.  It is vitally important that nursing staff practicing in long-term care settings be well-versed in providing patient-and family-centered care for older adults, and the funds provided through this grant will improve the quality of care and quality of life for nursing home residents in Washington State.   

 

Start Date:   12/1/2019

End Date:   2/28/2022

The iN2L engagement technology is a comprehensive approach to engaging life enrichment activities, redirection and rehab interventions for nursing home residents.  The project integrates engagement technology, which offers thousands of computer-based experiences; continuous training and support for staff to ensure project sustainability; and data collection and assessment to demonstrate quantitative and qualitative outcomes.  The funds provided through this grant will enhance the quality of care and life for residents in three facilities.  LeadingAge Washington has been implementing the iN2L project since 12/01/2018 through a currently ongoing grant.  This grant extends the iN2L project to three additional nursing homes.  

 

Start Date: 9/15/2017

End Date:  5/1/2019

This project provided funds to 42 facilities in Washington State for the implementation of the Music and Memory program.  The funds were used for training, equipment, and the purchase of the Music and Memory certification.  Outcomes included decreased behavioral symptoms with increased mood, engagement and interaction with others, and improved cognition/memory.