Element 4: Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs)
Concentrated effort on a particular problem
- Involves gathering information systematically to clarify issues or problems and intervening for improvements
- Examining and improving care or services in areas that the facility identifies as needing attention; areas will vary depending on nursing center type and the unique scope of services provided by the nursing center.
Action Steps May Include:
- Utilizing the PIP checklist
- Developing a PIP communication plan