Join Esther Pandey, DNP, MS, RN, system vice president of care transitions at Mount Sinai Health System, to explore building skilled nursing facility collaboration. By building bridges between post-acute care […]
Bridging the Gap Between Acute and Post-Acute Care Read More »
The IPRO QIN-QIO is hosting a 30 minute, bi-weekly chat to discuss various topics surrounding NHSN including official NHSN updates, reminders about upcoming changes, and answers to our most commonly
Join us for a practical review of common conditions causing hospital readmissions in short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents. Each session will explore current standards of care, recent medical
Boosters and Beyond: Geriatric Bootcamp 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
IPRO Invites You to Prepare to Submit the CMS Health Equity Structural Measures With Us Read More »
IPRO and the Opioid Response Network (ORN) have developed an education series for use by nursing home staff educators. Our goal is to provide a resource to nursing homes/medical rehabilitation
The Power of Partnership Individually, you can impact the health of your community, but working collectively, that impact grows exponentially. People who share a common direction and sense of community
IPRO QIN-QIO Local Interactive Network of Knowledge Sharers Read More »
IPRO recently held a fast moving, informative experience that explores the Top 10 Deficiencies with tips and ideas for quality Improvement. Through brief, 30 minute sessions, attendees could: If you
The Top 10 Deficiencies Read More »
The IPRO QIN-QIO nursing home team supports providers in maintaining competency, skill, and readiness for emergencies. If you are new to your position or would like to brush up on
Emergency Preparedness: Back to Basics Read More »
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
The Top 10 Deficiencies Read More »
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
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
CMS Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum Read More »
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,
National Stakeholder Call with the CMS Administrator Read More »
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)
TAP: A Strategy to Prioritize and Implement HAI Prevention Efforts in Your Hospital Read More »
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
Your Worst Day: Emergency Preparedness and Response Educational Series Read More »
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
Integrating Z-Codes into Your Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Strategy Read More »
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
Leaders Forum: Partnership for Community Health (PCH) Read More »
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
Partnering Beyond COVID-19 Prevention and Management of Patients with Chronic Disease Read More »
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
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
National Stakeholder Call with the CMS Administrator 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 »
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 »
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
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Learning Circle Session II Read More »
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,
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 »
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
New Day: Nursing Home Education Summit Read More »
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
2023 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Stakeholder Webinar Read More »
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
Pre-recorded Learning Modules on Person and Family Engagement Read More »
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
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
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
CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum Read More »
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.
New Day Nursing Home Education Summit on December 8 from 9 am – 3 pm Read More »
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
Boosters and Beyond: Rethinking Readmissions Read More »
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
National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call 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 »
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
CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum Read More »
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
CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum Read More »
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
CMS Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum Read More »
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
Clostridioides difficile: Sharing Best Practices and Outcomes Achieved Read More »
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
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
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
Health Equity Organizational Assessment (HEOA) Knowledge Builders Series Read More »
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
PFE LAN March 2022 Revitalizing PFE Practices after COVID Read More »
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.
Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, HEOA Educational Series Recap Read More »
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
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
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
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
Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, Category IV: Data Stratification Read More »
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
Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, Category III: Data Validation Read More »
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.
Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, Category II: Data Collection Training Read More »
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
CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum: Thursday, May 12, 2022 Read More »
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
Listening Sessions for Feedback on a Refresh of the CMS Rural Health Strategy Read More »
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);
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 scheduled for: Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Start Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15
The next CMS Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum: April 19, 2022, 2PM, ET Read More »
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,
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,
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,
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
