Education & Training

“Quality in Focus” interactive videos

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed a series of interactive videos called “Quality in Focus” (QIF) on the Quality, Safety & Education Portal (QSEP). The 10-15 minute videos are self-paced and are located under the Q-tab at the top of the screen. They will help providers and suppliers participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs better understand how to improve health and safety in facilities.

The QIF series aims to increase the quality of care for people with Medicare and Medicaid by reducing the deficiencies most commonly cited during the CMS survey process, such as infection control and accident prevention. These resources will help providers and suppliers better understand surveyor evaluation criteria, recognize deficiencies, and incorporate solutions into their facilities’ standards of care, so they are more equipped to meet health and safety guidelines. Below are the interactive videos suited for Nursing Facilities:

• Hospice Plan of Care Citations

• Long Term Care (LTC) Treatment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcer Citations

• LTC Free of Accident Citations

• LTC Medication Error Citations

• Portable X-ray Personnel Monitoring Citations

Please note that the information in the interactive videos is for informational purposes and is not meant to take the place of statutes, regulations, or official CMS policy.