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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would like to invite providers to an upcoming listening session on July 31, 2024 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET. to discuss […]
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 12 – 1 pm ET Registration is required for this event. View Slides Watch Recording A fundamental commitment of healthcare is to ensure safety, as embedded
Improving the Culture of Safety in a High Reliability Organization Read More »
JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING WEBINAR April 25, 20241 – 2 PM ET | 2 – 3 PM CT Speakers Jeff HauckDirector, Public Safety and Police Authority ServicesMemorial Healthcare Owosso,
Hospitals in Action: Promising Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies for Safer Care Read More »
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 I Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET I Registration Required: Register here AUDIENCE: This webinar is open to QIN-QIOs and nursing home leaders, medical directors, directors of nursing, and infection preventionists interested
CDC and CMS Present Stories from the Field: Immunization Strategies for Long-Term Care Read More »
The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Please dial-in at least 15 minutes
Upcoming CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum Read More »
Please join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team, who will highlight CMS’ key 2023 accomplishments and look ahead to
Thursday, January 11, 2024 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET | 12:30 – 1:30 pm CT
Thursday, December 1412 to 1 pm ET Guest Speaker:Christina L. Cordero, Ph.D.,MPHThe Joint CommissionProject Director, Healthcare Standards DevelopmentDivision of Healthcare Quality Evaluation Dr. Cordero leads standards development projects for new
How to Prepare for a Successful Joint Commission Health Equity Accreditation Survey Read More »
JOIN OUR UPCOMING LIVE EDUCATIONAL EVENT!Nursing Home Readmission Affinity Group:Creating Your Roadmap for 2024 QAPI: Laying Your Foundation Tuesday, December 12, 20231:30 – 2:30 p.m. EST | 12:30 – 1:30
Creating Your Roadmap for 2024 QAPI: Laying Your Foundation Read More »
The IPRO QIN-QIO and the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy invite you to join us for a virtual event: Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid-Involved Breathing Emergency Thursday,
Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid-Involved Breathing Emergency Read More »
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Creating and Implementing Your Workplace Violence Policy Read More »
THE IPRO QIN-QIO INVITES YOUTO PARTICIPATE IN OURAnticoagulation Learning Circle The Anticoagulation Learning Circle offers a forum for education and sharing of resources and best practices with a goal for
Anticoagulation Learning Circle Read More »
IPRO NQIIC INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN A WEBINARThe Patient, Family, and Care Partner Advisor (PFCA) Toolkit: Your Voice Matters The demand for Patient, Family, and Care Partner Advisors (PFCAs)
The Patient, Family, and Care Partner Advisor (PFCA) Toolkit: Your Voice Matters Read More »
Pressure Injuries affect up to 3 million Americans and are a major source of MORBIDITY, MORTALITY, and INCREASED HEALTHCARE COSTS (AHRQ). Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI) can cause undue HARM and increase LENGTH OF STAY. To
Advancing the Culture of Safety: Strategies to Prevent Pressure Injuries Read More »
Please join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team, who will provide an update on CMS’ recent accomplishments and how
Hospitals participating in the CMS Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program are required to submit structural measures for CY2023 into the CMS Hospital Quality Reporting system. Submissions are due between April
IPRO Invites You to Prepare to Submit the CMS Health Equity Structural Measures With Us Read More »
Hospitals participating in the CMS Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program are required to submit structural measures for CY2023 into the CMS Hospital Quality Reporting system. Submissions are due between April
The Self-Directed Learning Series for IPRO HQIC Hospitals is Now Available What is PFE Best Practice 5?Hospitals are required to have at least one active Person and Family Engagement Committee,
Using the IPRO HQIC Planning Tool to Implement a PFAC in Your Hospital Read More »
THIS IS NOT A DRILL:Responding to the July 2022 Eastern Kentucky Flooding Last summer, residents of Eastern Kentucky experienced the unimaginable as torrential rains caused massive flooding, swept away cars
Responding to the July 2022 Eastern Kentucky Flooding Read More »
Sepsis mortality continues to be a challenge with sepsis and septic shock as leading causes of death worldwide. Adherence to clinical and operational best practices can profoundly reduce mortality rates
Sepsis: Lessons Learned Read More »
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On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 10 a.m. EDT, CDC is holding its next AMR Exchange webinar, Vaccines: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance. Hear how CDC
WHAT IS AN AFFINITY GROUP?Affinity Groups highlight best practices, resources, and successful solutions to challenges. Opioid Stewardship Affinity Group attendees will: DATES, TIMES, TOPICS AND SMEs August 14, 202311 am
IPRO NQIIC Invites You to Join the Opioid Stewardship Affinity Group Read More »
In recent months, hospitals have begun to reengage their Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) after the adverse impact that the COIVD-19 pandemic had on their healthcare systems, including the
How to Rebuild, Reengage and Reenergize Your Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Read More »
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Advancing the Culture of Safety: Using Safety Behaviors to Prevent Errors Read More »
Anyone can develop sepsis, a life-threatening, complex and challenging condition to manage. There are significant human and financial costs associated with it. Every year more than 1.7 million adults in
Transitions in Care: Preventing Sepsis-Related Readmissions Read More »
A six-week interactive course Next cohort begins February 22, 2023. Please note that participants MUST register for Weeks 1, 3, and 5 here: IPRO Secure WebEx – Register Program Fee:
Quality Improvement 101 Overview Read More »
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 12 to 1 pm ETRegistration is required for this event View Slides Watch Recording Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are among the most common complications in hospitals
Advancing the Culture of Patient Safety: Strategies to Prevent CLABSI and CAUTI Read More »
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Start Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start time. This call will be
Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum Read More »
November 8, 2022, 1 – 2 PM EST. Antibiotic Stewardship (AS) remains a national priority aimed at optimizing antibiotic use to effectively treat infections, protect patients from harms caused by
Antibiotic Stewardship: Quick Wins for Improving Duration of Therapy Read More »
Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a National Stakeholder Call providing updates on COVID-19, revisions to nursing
CMS National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call, February 2, 2022, 3 pm ET Read More »
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) and the IPRO Hospital Quality Improvement Contractor (HQIC) gathered hospitals that have successfully implemented shift change huddles or bedside reporting in partnership with patients
Thank you to those who joined the IPRO QIN-QIO for a dedicated day of free learning specifically for those in long-term care. Nursing homes do extraordinary work every day. At
The IPRO QIN-QIO presents New Day: Nursing Home Education Summit, December 9, 10-4 PM Read More »
The next CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum is scheduled for December 9, 2021, 2-3 PM Eastern Time (ET) Open Door Participation Instructions: This call will be Conference Call Only. Please
CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum Conference Call, December 9, 2021 Read More »
Healthy People 2030 defines social determinants of health as “the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range
November 23, 2021 | 2-2:30 PM ET | 1-1:30 PM CT | 11-11:30 AM PT Join this exciting presentation to learn about the population health initiatives at Jefferson Healthcare, a
Join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a National Nursing Home Stakeholder call on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 2 PM-3
CMS & CDC to hold National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call, November 23, 2021 Read More »
The next CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum is scheduled for November 18, 2021, 2-3 PM Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021 Start Time: 2- 3 PM Eastern Time (ET) Please
CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum, November 18, 2021, 2-3 PM Read More »
In light of the President’s recent announcement mandating all healthcare staff must be fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022, the IPRO QIN-QIO is hosting an information session for providers attempting
IPRO QIN-QIO Presents Vaccine Mandate Information Session, November 10, 12 PM Read More »
Conference Call Only: Dial 1-888-455-1397 & use passcode 8604468 Conference Leaders: Gift Tee (Center for Medicare), Dr. Eugene Freund (Office of Communications); Moderator Jill Darling (OC) will discuss CY 2022
November 9: CMS Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum Read More »
CMS’ stakeholder call on the COVID-19 Omnibus Vaccine Rule (IFC-6) exceeded its limit of 10,000 participants. CMS has posted the presentation slides and a recording of the call for your
November 4, 2021 | 1-2 PM ET (2-3 PM CT) Antibiotic Stewardship (AS) is a national priority aimed at optimizing the use of antibiotics to effectively treat infections, protect patients
HQIC Webinar, November 4, 2021: Antibiotic Stewardship During A COVID Pandemic Read More »
October 28-30, 2021 | Virtual and San Francisco, CA | CE Credits Available The Anticoagulation Forum’s forum provides the largest venue for open discussion and education on advances in anticoagulant
Anticoagulation Forum’s 16th National Conference: October 28-30, 2021 Read More »
September 30 11 PT 12 MT 1 CT 2 EDT Resources View the recordingQuestions and answersPresentation slide deckSepsis Change Pathway Part II This is the second session in a two-part
Joint HQIC Webinar on September 30: Exploring Sepsis Strategies Part 2 Read More »
September 23, 1PM Join the New York State Association for Rural Health and the New England Rural Health Association for a webinar panel presentation exploring the rural response to the
Webinar on September 23: Panel on Rural Opioid Programs Read More »
September 23, 2021 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET On September 23, 2021, join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Roundtable on Health Literacy for a public workshop, Providing
Sept. 23 Providing Health Literate Virtual Services Workshop Read More »
An important focus of our work is spreading strategies for implementing opioid and pain management best practices. Both naloxone and medications for opioid use disorder, such as buprenorphine, are proven
September 22, 2021 Pioneer Network is proud to present the third in its series of four Symposia for 2021, each based on the theme, Envisioning the Future. In this symposium,
Sept 22: Pioneer Network’s Envisioning the Future Symposium Read More »
September 21 12:00 – 3:00 pm EDT Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) kicks off National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day with a virtual town hall event from
September 21 National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day Virtual Town Hall Event Read More »
September 17, 2021 12:30 – 1:00 pm EST You are invited to join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team,
CDC Experts Will Discuss Updates to its Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic September 17 2:15 – 3:00 pm ET CDC has updated
Sept. 17 Project Firstline Virtual Town Hall for Healthcare Workers Read More »
September 15, 2–3PM EDT This webinar is intended to raise awareness about suicide and highlight strategies to help professionals, consumers, families, and communities understand the role they can play in
September 14, 2021 @ 10-11AM EDT | VIDEOCAST In this The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Director’s Lecture, Dr. Mi-Kyung Song will present her intervention research to develop and
September 8-9, 2021 The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and Trust for America’s Health are hosting the 2021 Healthy Aging Symposium. During this free, 2-day virtual event, attendees will hear from
ODPHP’s 2021 Healthy Aging Symposium Read More »
September 9, 2021 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET Join the CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity Call to hear presenters provide updates on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
September 8, 1-2PM EDT Burnout in healthcare has made headlines, but the data tell a more nuanced story. Although some healthcare workers have experienced crippling emotional exhaustion, others have felt
Webinar on Sept 8: The Hidden Truth About Emotional Exhaustion and COVID Read More »
September 1, 3-4PM EDT CME, CNE, and Pharmacy Continuing Education will be offered. The Indiana Immunization Coalition is offering a webinar featuring Brian Castrucci, DrPH, MA, President and chief executive officer of
Sept 1 Webinar: Partisan Divides and How to Improve Vaccination Rates Read More »
August 31, 2-3PM EDT Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. Agenda **This Agenda is Subject to Change** Opening Remarks Acting Chair – Emily Forrest (Center for
CMS Hospital/Quality Initiative Open Door Forum Read More »
The IPRO QIN-QIO hosted a 3-part education series on quality improvement strategies for nursing homes. View the materials and discover ways to: Develop strategies to encourage change Identify the root
IPRO QIN-QIO Webinar Series: Nuts & Bolts of Quality Improvement for Nursing Homes Read More »
August 24, 2021 @ 11-11:30AM EDT Joins the IPRO QIN-QIO for the next session in our bi-weekly Vaccine Open Office Hours for Nursing Homes as we discuss best practices to
Vaccine Open Office Hours on August 24: How to get to a 75% COVID Vaccine Rate Read More »