The Top 10 Deficiencies
Join IPRO for a fast moving, informative experience that explores the Top 10 Deficiencies with tips and ideas for quality Improvement. Starting at 9 am on May 18, with new …
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HQIC Community of Practice Call | Partnering with Patients & Families to Prevent All-Cause Harm
Preventing all-cause harm continues to be a national priority. In 2016, an estimated 2.7 million harm events affecting hospital inpatients occurred, leading to more than 80,000 deaths at a cost …
CMS Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Time: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start time. This call will be Conference …
National Stakeholder Call with the CMS Administrator
Date: April 25, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM (ET)- 2:00 PM (ET) Please join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team, …
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TAP: A Strategy to Prioritize and Implement HAI Prevention Efforts in Your Hospital
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Start Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Join us for a webinar featuring subject matter experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …
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Your Worst Day: Emergency Preparedness and Response Educational Series
For healthcare workers, it is not of question of if, but when an emergency will strike. Emergencies can take many forms and are among the most disruptive experiences that healthcare …
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Integrating Z-Codes into Your Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Strategy
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023 Start Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Hospitals and health systems are working to address the non-medical factors that influence health, known as social determinants of …
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Leaders Forum: Partnership for Community Health (PCH)
Have you missed us? We’ve missed you! Let’s regroup for an amazing 2023.We have planned some great educational sessions and want to engage in peer-to-peer sharing across our region. 2023 …
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Partnering Beyond COVID-19 Prevention and Management of Patients with Chronic Disease
COVID-19 has changed healthcare in many ways and has delayed chronic disease management for many patients. Patients needing follow-up appointments for their chronic disease were not able to schedule appointments …
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CMS Health Equity Measures and Joint Commission Requirements to Reduce Health Disparities
Thursday March, 2, 2023 12:00 – 12:30 PM ET A Guide to the CMS Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Health Equity Measures Guest Speakers: Julia Venanzi, MPH Centers for Medicare …
National Stakeholder Call with the CMS Administrator
Date: January 24, 2023 Start Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET Please join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership …
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Bivalent Booster Hesitancy? Set the Stage for Success!
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 …
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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 …
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Learning Circle Session II
Did You Know? UTIs are second most frequent infection in NH facilities Prevalence of UTIs range from 0.6 to 21.8% UTI treatment represents 30-50% of antibiotic use in NH facilities …
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Voices from the Field Series Session I: Best Practices for Addressing Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) in Care Coordination
Starting January 1, 2023, embedding health equity into your process, practice, performance, and quality outcomes will be a priority for healthcare organizations. To help you prepare to meet these requirements, …
Boosters & Beyond: Addressing Key Challenges
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 …
New Day: Nursing Home Education Summit
December 8, 2022 Time Agenda Presentation 9:00 AM Opening RemarksMargie McLaughlin, Director, Education & Transformation 9:15-9:20 AM Pneumococcal JingleMary Ellen Casey, Quality Improvement Specialist 9:20-9:40 AM NJDOH/IPRO REDCap Hand Hygiene …
2023 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Stakeholder Webinar
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Start Time: 3:00-3:30 PM ET You are invited to join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and featured guest speakers, for the third 2023 …
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Pre-recorded Learning Modules on Person and Family Engagement
What is Person and Family Engagement and Why Does it Matter? PFE, and explains what partnership might look like in the hospital setting. The presentation outlines the benefits of PFE …
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Identifying and Supporting Patient Representatives on a Quality Improvement or Patient Safety Committee
The September PFE Learning and Action Event explores how patient and family representatives can contribute to QI or patient safety initiatives. The one-hour session explains the roles and responsibilities of …
National Rural Health Day Webinar: CMS Framework for Advancing Health Care in Rural, Tribal, and Geographically Isolated Communities
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Start Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) is hosting a webinar in recognition …
CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022 Start Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial in at least 15 minutes prior to call start time. This call will be Conference …
Health Equity Organizational Assessment (HEOA) Affinity Group
Join IPRO for the Health Equity Organizational Assessment (HEOA) Affinity Group. Led by IPRO Health Equity subject matter experts (SMEs), the group will work together to advance opportunities for improvement …
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New Day Nursing Home Education Summit on December 8 from 9 am – 3 pm
Nursing homes do extraordinary work every day. At the same time, you may be seeking opportunities to learn and grow, to be on the cutting-edge of best practices, especially now. …
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Boosters and Beyond: Rethinking Readmissions
In this series, we will review factors that can contribute to readmissions and strategies to address these factors. Some topics to be discussed are C.Diff, Sepsis, UTIs, Dementia, Falls, Wound …
National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 Start Time: 4:00 pm ET Please join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Centers for Disease Control for a National Nursing Home …
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 Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Start Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. This call will be Conference …
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CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Start Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. This call will be Conference …
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CMS Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Start Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. This call will be Conference …
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Clostridioides difficile: Sharing Best Practices and Outcomes Achieved
October 5, 2022 1 – 2 PM EST Pharmacy Continuing Education offered by CT Pharmacist Association The 2019 CDC Threat Report lists Clostridioides difficile (C.difficile) as an urgent threat. There …
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SAMHSA Webinar: Ending Homelessness-Developing Partnerships between HUD Continuums of Care and Disability, Aging, and Health Services Providers, August 29, 2022, 3-4 PM, ET
Through its Continuum of Care (CoC) program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funding for efforts by nonprofit organizations, states and tribes, and local governments to …
Small Talk: Ambulatory Care COVID-19 Antivirals (Paxlovid, Lagevrio): Overview for Healthcare Professionals
A presentation highlighting the two available oral treatment options for mild to moderate COVID-19 in the ambulatory care setting. Objectives: Review the IDSA guidelines for treatment of mild to moderate …
Health Equity Organizational Assessment (HEOA) Knowledge Builders Series
Eliminating health disparities requires a commitment to collecting meaningful patient demographic data that healthcare organizations can use to better understand their patient populations and community, and assess their needs. The …
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PFE LAN March 2022 Revitalizing PFE Practices after COVID
The March PFE Learning and Action Event focuses on how HQIC hospitals can revitalize their implementation of the five PFE Best Practices as the demands of the COVID surges begin …
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Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, HEOA Educational Series Recap
In this sessions, we’ll recap the HEOA training and open the session to discussion and Q&A. Review the available resources. Discuss if the HEOA will be re-administered and the frequency. …
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Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, Category VII: Organizational Infrastructure & Culture
In this session, we’ll discuss how to establish an organizational culture and infrastructure to support care delivery that is equitable for all patient populations. Learn how to implement a standardized …
Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, Category VI: Addressing & Resolving Gaps in Care
In this session, we’ll discuss best practices for implementing interventions to resolve differences in patient safety, quality and outcomes among identified populations. Learn how to engage multidisciplinary teams to develop …
Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, Category V: Communicating Patient Demographic Findings
In this session, we’ll discuss the importance of and ways to communicate the results of stratified measures for patient populations across your organization. Discuss various reporting mechanisms for routinely communicating …
Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, Category IV: Data Stratification
In this session, we’ll discuss best practices for stratifying safety, quality and/or outcome measures by patient REaL and other demographic data to identify and address disparities. Learn how to identify …
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Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, Category III: Data Validation
In this session, we’ll discuss how to implement a standardized process to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of self-reported patient REaL and other demographic data. Share best practices for implementing …
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Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, Category II: Data Collection Training
In this session, we’ll discuss best practices for training your workforce on how to collect accurate, patient self-reported demographic data in a way that increases patient comfort and staff confidence. …
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CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum: Thursday, May 12, 2022
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2022 Start Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. Conference Leaders: Jill Darling, Maria Durham **This Agenda …
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Listening Sessions for Feedback on a Refresh of the CMS Rural Health Strategy
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Council is hosting public, virtual listening sessions to ensure the CMS Rural Health Strategy reflects the needs and priorities of …
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Next CMS Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum: April 27, 2022, 2PM
The next CMS Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum scheduled for: Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Start Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); …
April 22: HHS Presents ‘We Can Do This Summit: Conversations on Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations’
Presented by the White House and the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Summit will feature engaging conversations among leading doctors, medical …
The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum: April 19, 2022, 2PM, ET
The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum scheduled for: Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Start Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 …
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IP3 Office Hours: Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionists by an Infection Preventionist
While you’re at your desk trying to catch up on a myriad of issues, jump on the IPRO QIN-QIO Office Hours call to hear what people are experiencing, share ideas, …
IP3 Office Hours: Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionists by an Infection Preventionist
While you’re at your desk trying to catch up on a myriad of issues, jump on the IPRO QIN-QIO Office Hours call to hear what people are experiencing, share ideas, …
IP3 Office Hours: Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionists by an Infection Preventionist
While you’re at your desk trying to catch up on a myriad of issues, jump on the IPRO QIN-QIO Office Hours call to hear what people are experiencing, share ideas, …
Check in with the QIO – Office Hours
A monthly half-hour zoom session to follow up on recent Small Talks, explore new intervention(s), ask questions, and connect with peers. These 30-minute sessions do not require registration.
Check in with the QIO – Office Hours
A monthly half-hour zoom session to follow up on recent Small Talks, explore new intervention(s), ask questions, and connect with peers. These 30-minute sessions do not require registration.
Check in with the QIO – Office Hours
A monthly half-hour zoom session to follow up on recent Small Talks, explore new intervention(s), ask questions, and connect with peers. These 30-minute sessions do not require registration.
A Conversation with HHS Women Leaders to Celebrate Women’s History Month; HHS Releases Fact Sheet Celebrating Women’s History Month
To honor Women’s History Month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) invites you to watch a live-stream of “A Conversation with …
Small Talks: Health Equity at End-of-Life: Enhancing Access to Advance Directives & Palliative Care
Join us to explore how racial and ethnic minorities, and individuals with lower socioeconomic status experience disparities in end-of-life care. We’ll share tools and strategies to help address these disparities.
Small Talks: Health Equity at End-of-Life: Enhancing Access to Advance Directives & Palliative Care
Join us to explore how racial and ethnic minorities, and individuals with lower socioeconomic status experience disparities in end-of-life care. We’ll share tools and strategies to help address these disparities.
Small Talks: IPRO QIN-QIO Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness & Prevention Programs
According to the CDC, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults—an estimated 37 million Americans. For individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure—the two most …
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Small Talks: IPRO QIN-QIO Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness & Prevention Programs
According to the CDC, chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults—an estimated 37 million Americans. For individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure—the two most …
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Small Talks: Sepsis: Early Identification is a Cross Continuum Opportunity
We will go over the signs and symptoms of sepsis. And to increase sepsis recognition we will review sepsis screening tools for healthcare providers at the bedside, patients, families. Participants …
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IPRO HQIC presents: The Impact of Meaningful Medication Reconciliation on ADEs, January 13, 2022
Hospital leaders from across the country attend the HQIC Community of Practice Call. The small, rural and critical access voice was amplified through sharing of barriers and best practices alike. …