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 »
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
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.
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.
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
Small Talks: IPRO QIN-QIO Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness & Prevention Programs Read More »
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
Small Talks: IPRO QIN-QIO Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness & Prevention Programs Read More »
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
Small Talks: Sepsis: Early Identification is a Cross Continuum Opportunity Read More »
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.
IPRO QIN-QIO has launched a 13-week educational campaign to provide nursing homes with the tools and resources necessary to increase uptake of Covid-19 vaccines and boosters among staff and residents.
Conquering Covid-19: 13-Week Booster Blitz 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 »
Small Talks are brief presentations designed to meet your needs during a uniquely challenging time. Each topic is repeated the following week to better accommodate your schedule. We’ll also have experts
Small Talks: An Education Series Read More »
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
IPRO QIN-QIO Presents: Strategies for Providing Affirming Care for LGBTQ+ Individuals Read More »
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 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 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 »
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
Please join the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in a regional containment webinar led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). C. AURIS AND CPO COLONIZATION SCREENING 101:
Throughout the month of November, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) is recognizing National Rural Health Day, November 18, and highlighting the unique
CMS OMH Celebrates National Rural Health Day Read More »
Español abajo Webinar series on best practices and opportunities for action: Advancing Health Equity Among the Hispanic Population The Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs
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’ 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
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 »
A pre-recorded webinar sponsored by the Kentucky Hospital Association, a member of the IPRO HQIC.
Catheter Cancel Culture Read More »
Engaging patient and family advisors individually or in a council or committee to apply their own experiences and perspectives is one way to create patient-centered strategies, policies, or procedures that
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 »
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 »
Hear how a nursing home in Washington, D.C. uses the Infection Control Amplification in Nursing Centers (I CAN) program to enhance infection prevention and encourage staff to get vaccinated with
In this session, our nursing home experts will do a brief review of changes to NHSN. Following our “small talk” you’ll have the chance to discuss any challenges you’re experiencing
IPRO QIN-QIO presents: NHSN Office Hours, October 14, 18, 20 Read More »
Join our 30-minute vaccine huddle meeting, to discuss optimizing influenza and COVID-19 booster dosing this Fall. Learn more about: Vaccine screening upon admission Administration of influenze, COVID-19 vaccines Fast facts
IPRO QIN-QIO Presents: 30-Minute Vaccine Huddle for Nursing Homes, Oct. 19, 2021, 12 PM 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 »
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 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
CDC August 23 COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Bootcamp on the Rapid Community Assessment Read More »
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)
July 29, 12:30 PM EDT A SAMHSA-sponsored webinar presented on behalf of Mental Health America will take place Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 12:30pm Eastern Time called Supporting Older Adults
Webinar on July 29: Supporting Older Adults With Comorbid Health Conditions Read More »
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
Webinar on August 18 with CE Hours: Transitions of Care After Sepsis Hospitalization Read More »
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
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 »
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
Vaccine Open Office Hours on August 10: Are you ready for Influenza and COVID? Read More »
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
Vaccine Open Office Hours on July 27: Building your Vaccine Campaign Read More »
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,
Webinar on July 15: Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Your Community Read More »
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
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
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Among Direct Service Workers Read More »
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
July 12 Webinar: Government and Primary Care: In Service to the VacciNATION 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
Postponed The Home Health, Hospice and DME ODF (originally scheduled for June 23, 2021) will be postponed until next week. New agenda and date will follow soon. June 29, 2-3PM
CMS Open Door Forum for Home Health, Hospice, and DME Read More »
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
Webinar on June 22: Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for High Risk COVID Patients Read More »
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,
Webinar on June 23: COVID-19 Update: Vaccines, Variants, Hesitancy, and Masks Read More »
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
June 15-July 8: We Can Do This COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Toolkit Webinars Read More »
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
CMS Bolsters Payments for At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations for Medicare Beneficiaries Read More »
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 Rural Health Open Door Forum – June 10 Read More »
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
TMF Webinar on June 9: COVID-19, Health Equity, and Vaccine Hesitancy Read More »
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
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 »
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
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
IPRO QIN-QIO Webinar on June 17: Nursing Home Naloxone Best Practices Read More »
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
Addressing Physician Burnout during the COVID Pandemic Read More »
May 14, 2-3PM EDT Overview This COCA Call will give clinicians an overview of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents who are 12-to-15 years of age. Clinicians will learn about
Wednesday, May 19, 3PM EDT COVID-19 has exposed deep fissures in our national and local healthcare systems, which comes as no surprise to mental health providers already accustomed to treating
Post-COVID-19 Strategies for Building Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Systems Read More »
