Trauma-informed nursing home implementation

Hi Lee Ann, What a great topic for a dissertation!  As far as I am aware, there is little research into ACEs/TIP within skilled nursing facilities. With shifting demographics (gray tsunami) your timing is perfect! I wonder if it might be helpful for folks who are reading your "ask" to know the geographic area that you are seeking?  I look forward to hearing more about your important work! Karen

Thanks Karen, I'm looking for a skilled nursing facility in Michigan.  

Hi Lee Ann, Thanks for that clue! Doing a quick search, there appears to be a variety of efforts that align with the demographic you are seeking to target. I wonder if you might want to reach out to a few folks and see if they have any ideas, suggestions, or leads that may take you closer to your goal?  Your work is really "cutting edge" and you may need to connect the (ACEs) dots for folks who are not yet able to envision what you are trying to achieve. Persistence is a plus! Please share your learnings here on ACEs Connection - our goal is to accelerate the ACEs science movement - and we can do that by sharing our learnings! Wishing you well, Karen

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Thanks Karen!! Somehow I missed your reply and just saw your post today. Thank you so much for the resources you shared.  I will reach out to them and keep you updated.  Thanks again!! Lee Ann

Lee Ann, what an awesome and valuable interest of study!  I am creating a policy for my skilled nursing facility for the Phase 3 trauma-informed care per the CMS §483.25(m) requirements.  I've had great difficulty in finding any examples of either a similar policy or a newly implemented one that meets the guidelines and Requirements of Participation/RoPs CMS has mandated.  Please let me know if you come across a facility that already has such a policy in place.  I've collected a lot of resources here and elsewhere, however, I've yet to find any examples of existing policies specifically related to older adults in SNF.   It would be so helpful to visualize what that truly looks like as I continue in my efforts to frame all of the necessary components into a concise, comprehensive, compliant, and functional policy.  

I truly hope you will someday publish your dissertation.  It would be a tremendous resource to so many of us providing care for the aging in our communities and those receiving post-acute skilled care/long-term care in nursing facilities.  Thank you and all the best in your endeavors. 

Brenda

Brenda 

I second that motion! Wonderful study by Lee Ann.

I too am in the process of writing the policy for Phase 3 trauma-informed care and there are volumes of information but no policies that meet the mandates. I also would be interested if one is available. I as well have spent a lot of time developing one that I hope is comprehensive and compliant!

Lee Ann, best of luck as well and looking forward to seeing your study published!

thanks Jen