More Than One-Third of U.S. Nursing Homes Have Signed Up for Advancing Excellence

The Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes campaign is continuing to gain momentum! As of January 31, 37.8 percent of nursing homes are participating in Phase 2 of the campaign. This includes 4,708 nursing homes that were charter members and 1,161 new participants. There are also 2,537 consumers and 1,029 nursing home staff members who have joined the campaign.

The goal of Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes, according to the campaign's Web site, is "Helping nursing homes make a difference in the lives of residents and staff."

Participants are required to choose three goals (one clinical goal, one organizational goal and one other goal) from the following list of eight:

1. Staff Turnover
2. Consistent Assignment
3. Restraints
4. Pressure Ulcers
5. Pain
6. Advance Care Planning
7. Resident/Family Satisfaction
8. Staff Satisfaction

To learn more about the campaign, click here.