Training

IRF Quality Reporting Program Training Information

1. Training Material s From the May 2, 2012  IRF Quality Reporting Program “Train The Trainer” Conference 

The PowerPoint slides and presentation handouts from the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program "Train the Trainer" Conference which took place on May 2, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland are now available for download.  To access these files, please see the "Downloads" section below.  The video recording from this training will be posted soon.  Please note, this training is specific to the new Quality Indicators Section of the IRF-PAI the training materials do not cover the IRF-PAI in its entirety.

NOTE:  The CDC recommends that you complete the NHSN training modules prior to reviewing the May 2nd provider training video recording and slides

To access the NHSN training modules:

• Website here: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/training/
•  Click on “Patient Safety Component”
• In the box that says “Device-associated Module”, complete “Introduction to Device Associated Module” (30-60 minutes) and “CAUTI Training” (45-90 minutes)
• Once a training program is complete, simply close out of the training. You will remain on the Patient Safety
• Component page, and can continue with the next training program

2. IRF QRP Open Door Forums

Slides from the IRF Special Open Door Forum held on the dates stated below are available for download.  Please see link below under the Downloads Section.

• November 29, 2011
• April 19, 2012,
• July 26, 2012
• August 16, 2012
• September 20, 2012
• October 18, 2012