Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024 I Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.ET I Registration Required AUDIENCE:This webinar is open to QIN-QIOs, nursing home leaders, medical directors, directors of nursing and billing […]
Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Payment Challenges 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 »
Beginning with data reported for the week of January 1-7, 2024, the Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Healthcare Personnel (HCP) form will no longer collect information on primary series vaccination. The NHSN
Vaccines Are Not Just for Kids by Amy Sgueglia, MSN, RN, MAIC Facilitator, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. The COVID-19 pandemic and the COVID-19 vaccine have underscored the importance
Adults Need Vaccines, Too Read More »
By Charles W. Redd, MS, RN As we continue to move towards normalcy since the pandemic, which began in the United States in March 2020, I am often asked by
Vaccination: A Personal Journey Read More »
by Rosie Bartel, patient advisor As a patient who has a compromised immune system due to healthcare acquired MRSA, I decided to get the bivalent vaccine. My reason was that
A Patient’s Perspective: Bivalent Booster Offers Another Layer of Protection Read More »
by Janice Tufet, Medicare beneficiary On March 1, 2020, I had just finished a two-day Complex Care and Social Needs Core Competency steering group meeting in Camden, New Jersey, where
A Patient’s Perspective: Why the Bivalent Booster was Important to Me Read More »
by Chris Symolon, Director, COVID-19 Vaccination Project, Foundation for Healthy Communities, New Hampshire Welcome to 2023, a new year, a new start, a reset! I have been reflecting on the
A Community Effort to Covid-19 Vaccinations Read More »
Perspectives of a Rural Health Advocate Guest Blog by Ronnie Rom, MSPH, CPHQ, Massachusetts Office of Rural Health While I didn’t grow up in a rural area, I lived for
If You’ve Seen One Rural Community, You’ve Seen One Rural Community Read More »
The COVID-19 Bivalent Booster is critical in preventing serious COVID-19 outcomes. Yet, Many are hesitant to get the vaccine. Hear from our experts addressing hesitancy and discussing strategies for vaccine
Bivalent Booster Hesitancy? Set the Stage for Success! Read More »
by Erin Just, BScOT, MA, Quality Improvement Coordinator, Vermont Blueprint for Health In 2019, I welcomed identical twin boys. They arrived earlier than hoped, requiring medical intervention to improve their
Raising Preemies During a Pandemic: Vaccines Protect The Most Vulnerable Read More »
In November 2022, IPRO surveyed providers about their key challenges. In this series, the IPRO nursing home team will provide insights and suggestions related to boosters, National Healthcare Safety Network
Boosters & Beyond: Addressing Key Challenges Read More »
by Mary Ellen Casey, RN, Infection Preventionist, IPRO QIN-QIO As a college student I nearly drowned. A lifeguard saved my life. I will never forget being in the water, looking
The Winter of our Discontent….or Maybe Not! Perspectives of an Infection Preventionist Read More »
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET Watch Presentation
2022-2023 Influenza Season Vaccination: What’s New? Who’s Involved? And Why? Read More »
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 5-9). In recognition of this observance, CMS OMH is
CMS OMH Recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week Read More »
Date: Monday, October 24, 2022 Start Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) for a webinar on the importance of annual vaccination to
Influenza Vaccination to Help Protect All Adults Read More »
On September 23, 2022, the CDC updated its infection prevention and control recommendations for healthcare personnel across all settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. A summary of recent changes includes: Updated
August is Immunization Awareness Month. Make sure your team is armed with tools and strategies to launch an effective vaccine campaign. Join us for a one-hour virtual Learning Action Network
Great Shot! Make Your Vaccine Campaign a Slam Dunk Read More »
