Quality Improvement 101 Overview
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: …
Upcoming & Past Events
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Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum
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 …
Antibiotic Stewardship: Quick Wins for Improving Duration of Therapy
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 …
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CMS National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call, February 2, 2022, 3 pm ET
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 …
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IPRO QIN-QIO Presents: Strategies for Providing Affirming Care for LGBTQ+ Individuals
According to Healthy People 2030, studies have shown that LGBTQ+ individuals experience disparities in healthcare, societal stigma, and discrimination. These negative factors are associated with poorer health outcomes and higher …
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An IPRO HQIC Webinar: Partnership in Action: Bedside Shift Change & Reporting, December 16, 2021
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 …
The IPRO QIN-QIO presents New Day: Nursing Home Education Summit, December 9, 10-4 PM
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 …
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CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum Conference Call, December 9, 2021
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 …
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IPRO QIN-QIO Presents: Optimal Z Code Utilization & Reimbursement Opportunities, Webinar, December 7, 2021, 11 AM
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 …
Join the HQIC Webinar, November 23, 2021: One Hospital’s Journey to a Culture of Health Equity: Lessons Learned from a Rural Community
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 …
CMS & CDC to hold National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call, November 23, 2021
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 …
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CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum, November 18, 2021, 2-3 PM
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 …
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IPRO QIN-QIO Presents Vaccine Mandate Information Session, November 10, 12 PM
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 …
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November 9: CMS Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum
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 …
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CMS Regional Office COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination IFC-6: Presentation Slides and Video
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 …
HQIC Webinar, November 4, 2021: Antibiotic Stewardship During A COVID Pandemic
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 …
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Anticoagulation Forum’s 16th National Conference: October 28-30, 2021
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 …
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Joint HQIC Webinar on September 30: Exploring Sepsis Strategies Part 2
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 …
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Webinar on September 23: Panel on Rural Opioid Programs
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 …
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Sept. 23 Providing Health Literate Virtual Services Workshop
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 …
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IPRO QIN-QIO Webinar on Sept 22: Opioid and Pain Management Best Practices, Now with Webinar Recording
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 …
Sept 22: Pioneer Network’s Envisioning the Future Symposium
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, …
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September 21 National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day Virtual Town Hall Event
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 …
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Sept. 17 Call with CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and her Leadership Team on their First 100 Days
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, …
Sept. 17 Project Firstline Virtual Town Hall for Healthcare Workers
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 …
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Webinar on Sept 15: Suicide Prevention Month – Insights and Strategies for Reducing Suicide among Older Adults
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 …
Addressing One of the Most Enduring Challenges in Health Care: End-of-Life Decision Making
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 …
ODPHP’s 2021 Healthy Aging Symposium
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 …
Sept. 9: CDC COCA Call on 2021-2022 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations and Guidance on Coadministration with COVID-19 Vaccines
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) …
Webinar on Sept 8: The Hidden Truth About Emotional Exhaustion and COVID
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 …
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Sept 1 Webinar: Partisan Divides and How to Improve Vaccination Rates
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 …
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CMS Hospital/Quality Initiative Open Door Forum
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 …
IPRO QIN-QIO Webinar Series: Nuts & Bolts of Quality Improvement for Nursing Homes
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 …
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Vaccine Open Office Hours on August 24: How to get to a 75% COVID Vaccine Rate
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 …
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Joint HQIC LAN on August 24: Exploring Sepsis Strategies Part I
This is the first session in a two-part series on sepsis. View the materials below and register for Part 2 – Exploring Sepsis Strategies. August 24 1–2 PM ET 12–1 …
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CDC August 23 COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Bootcamp on the Rapid Community Assessment
August 23, 2-4PM EDT Registration closes on Friday, August 20, 2021 @ 8PM ET. Pre-registration is required. This bootcamp is provided via Zoom. The meeting access link will be provided …
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Webinar on August 18 with CE Hours: Transitions of Care After Sepsis Hospitalization
August 18, 2PM EDT | 1.20 RN CE Contact Hours If you can’t make the date, register anyway to receive a link to view the webinar after it airs live. Aggressive, early …
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Webinar with CE Contract Hours: Transitions of Care After Sepsis Hospitalization
August 18, 2-3PM EDT Nurses can earn 1.20 free RN CE Contact Hours for this course! Aggressive, early sepsis identification and treatment initiatives have decreased in-hospital mortality for patients with sepsis …
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CDC Webinar: Additional mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People
August 17, 2-3PM EDT Registration is not required. Continuing Education is not offered for this COCA call. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) …
Webinar with CME & CE Credits: Strategies for COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging in a Polarized Country
August 12, 1PM EDT Join Sophia L. Pink, MS, from Stanford University, Polarization and Social Change Lab, as we discuss “Strategies for COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging in a Polarized Country.” Participation …
Vaccine Open Office Hours on August 10: Are you ready for Influenza and COVID?
August 10, 2021 @ 11-11:30AM EDT Are you ready for Influenza and COVID? Join the IPRO QIN-QIO for the next session in our bi-weekly Vaccine Open Office Hours for Nursing …
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CMS SNF/LTC Open Door Forum: August 5
Thursday, August 5, 2-3PM EDT The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum is scheduled for Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 2-3PM EDT. Please dial-in …
Vaccine Open Office Hours on July 27: Building your Vaccine Campaign
July 27, 2021 @ 11:00-11:30AM EDT Join us on July 27 for “Building your Vaccine Campaign.” This is part of the IPRO QIN-QIO bi-weekly Vaccine Open Office Hours for Nursing …
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Webinar on July 15: Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Your Community
July 15, 1 PM EDT Individuals may be reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine for many reasons. One way hospitals and health systems can increase vaccination rates for their patients, …
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July 12 Webinar: Government and Primary Care: In Service to the VacciNATION
Monday, July 12, 2PM EDT The Primary Care Collaborative will host a conversation with special guests from the White House and state government, who will talk about the role of …
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June 15-July 8: We Can Do This COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Toolkit Webinars
Join CMS for our We Can Do This COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Toolkit Webinars The HHS We Can Do This campaign is a national initiative working hand in hand with trusted …
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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Among Direct Service Workers
Thursday, July 1, 3-4:30PM ET Please join the Administration on Community Living (ACL) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a webinar on Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Among …
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IPRO HQIC Event on June 28: Partnering with Representative Patient and Family Advisors to Achieve Health Equity
June 28, 11AM–12PM EDT Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in hospital safety and quality outcomes demonstrate that care is not equitable across all populations. Person and Family Engagement (PFE) is …
Webinar on June 23: COVID-19 Update: Vaccines, Variants, Hesitancy, and Masks
Wednesday, June 23, 3-4PM EDT Registration is required to attend this event. Audience: Healthcare providers, stakeholders, and community partners Join Telligen for a webinar titled, “COVID-19 Update: Vaccines, Variants, Hesitancy, …
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TMF Webinar on June 22: A Health Equity Perspective on Loneliness, Mental Health, and COVID-19
June 22, 1-2PM EDT Loneliness was a mental health issue prior to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated and contributed to increased isolation. Join TMF for a webinar on June 22 …
Webinar on June 22: Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for High Risk COVID Patients
Tuesday, June 22, 2-2:30PM EDT Audience: Quality, Infection Preventionists, Pharmacy, Antimicrobial Stewardship Leaders, Laboratory and Physicians Since their initial emergency authorization in November, monoclonal antibodies have been an important weapon …
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IPRO QIN-QIO Webinar on June 17: Nursing Home Naloxone Best Practices
June 1712:30-1:30PM EDT Materials Slides Recording Naloxone is an essential drug that reverses respiratory depression caused by opioid overdose. Having naloxone readily available in nursing homes is an opioid harm …
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Addressing Physician Burnout during the COVID Pandemic
June 15, 2021 | 7:30-9 AM Wellness Series for Health Care Professionals This is the first summit of a two-part series supporting health care professionals. The second summit will be …
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CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum – June 10
The next CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum is scheduled for Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 2-3PM EDT. Please dial in at least 15 minutes prior to call start time. …
CMS Bolsters Payments for At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations for Medicare Beneficiaries
As part of President Biden’s commitment to increasing access to vaccinations, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced an additional payment amount for administering in-home COVID-19 vaccinations …
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TMF Webinar on June 9: COVID-19, Health Equity, and Vaccine Hesitancy
June 9, 1-2PM EDT The COVID-19 pandemic revealed deep-seated inequities in health care and amplified social and economic factors that contribute to poor health outcomes. These factors also influenced how …
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QI Series for Delaware Nursing Homes
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Qlarant, a member of the IPRO QIN-QIO, are hosting a 3-part education series on quality improvement strategies for nursing homes throughout …
DE Nursing Home Webinar on June 2: Plan-Do-Study-Act: A Tool for Testing
This session is part of the QI Series for Delaware Nursing Homes, hosted by The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Qlarant, a member of the IPRO QIN-QIO. …
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May 27 Event: Underlying Medical Conditions and Severe COVID-19: Evidence-based Information for Healthcare Providers
May 27, 2-3PM EDT While age is the strongest risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes, studies have shown that COVID-19 does not affect all population groups equally. The risk of …
SWEEP from Jan. 21-May 26: Integrating Behavioral Health with Primary Care
Join us for an educational program to help primary care offices integrate behavioral health services into everyday practice.