DATE

May 15, 2025

AUTHOR

Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) for Skilled Nursing Facilities

New Class Content

Equip your entire team—clinical and non-clinical—with the knowledge and tools to design, implement, and sustain a CMS-compliant QAPI program that drives better resident care and keeps you survey-ready.


Why This Course Matters

CMS § 483.95(d) mandates every skilled nursing facility to maintain an effective Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program. CARE1401 guides your staff through:

  • The Five Elements of QAPI: Design, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Sustain

  • Complaint & Feedback Management: Intake, investigation, resolution best practices

  • Survey Readiness: Documentation and process checks to ensure compliance

  • Staff Competency & Engagement: Ongoing training, competency assessments, and team buy-in

  • Infection Control Integration: Embedding QAPI principles into your infection prevention strategy


Who Should Enroll

All staff members working in skilled nursing facilities—including nurses, therapists, dietary aides, housekeeping, and administrative personnel—will learn how to:

  • Understand their role in a facility-wide QAPI initiative

  • Spot opportunities for performance improvements in everyday workflows

  • Accurately document and report quality metrics


How to Use This Class

  • Meets CMS § 483.95(d) Initial Training Requirement
    CARE1401 fulfills the QAPI training component of your facility’s mandatory CMS training program.

  • Flexible Curriculum Integration
    Deploy as a standalone QAPI module or weave into your broader SNF onboarding and annual competency checks.

  • Ideal for New & Existing Customers
    Whether you’re launching a new QAPI program or reinforcing best practices, this engaging, scenario-driven course fits seamlessly into your learning pathway.


Availability & Packaging

CARE1401 is included in all CareAcademy packages, so every customer—regardless of plan level—can leverage this class as part of their CMS compliance strategy.

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