Melanie Ronda, RN, MSN, host of our weekly IP3 Office Hours, gets many questions each week. Here’s one that may resonate with you: Q: What are the changes with enhanced barrier precautions […]
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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
As part of the IPRO QIN-QIO’s efforts to increase knowledge on infection prevention, every Thursday we offer IP3 – Infection Prevention by an Infection Preventionist for Infection Preventionists. The intent
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What are the main changes? Simplifications COVID-19 vaccination data will no longer be reported by vaccine manufacturer for questions on primary vaccine series and additional/booster doses. Questions on vaccine supply
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);
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
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.
Food insecurity has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as unemployment, illness and death have caused a major financial strain in many households. It is defined as “a household-level economic
How One Hosptial takes on Food Insecurity Read More »
Just in time for American Heart Month, our quality improvement specialists curated their favorite resources to help support you, your teams, and your patients as you focus on promoting cardiovascular
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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 »
Since 2003, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has reported on progress and opportunities for reducing disparities and improving the quality of healthcare delivered across a variety of
AHRQ Releases 2021 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report (NHQDR) Read More »
Imagine living on less than $1.90 a day. It’s difficult to fathom. According to the World Bank, that is the definition of extreme poverty, and about 690 million people live in
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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
CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum Conference Call, December 9, 2021 Read More »
December 7, 2021 Presented by the Kentucky Enduring Education & Care Network for Collaborative Dementia Care (KEEN-CDC) and using a series of anonymous Certified Nursing Facilities (CNF) examples and scenarios,
December 8, 2021 The Pioneer Network is pleased to offer the fourth in its series of four Symposia for 2021, based on the theme, Envisioning the Future, and recognizing that
December 8, 2021: The Pioneer Network’s Envisioning the Future Symposium Read More »
Medicare covers a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot If you’re 65 or older and you’re fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you can get a booster shot, at no cost to you. You can
CMS National Training Program (NTP) Update 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has contracted with Mathematica to develop, electronically specify, and maintain process and structural measures that assess clinical quality in several hospital quality
ICYMI: Inpatient Quality Reporting notice from CMS Read More »
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 »
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is an annual one-week observance that gives organizations like ours an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate antibiotic use to combat the threat
Be Antibiotics Aware: U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week, November 18-24 2021 Read More »
View the latest hospital health equity news, events, and tools to support your efforts in eliminating health care disparities within your health system and communities. What’s inside? November is National
Health Equity Hospital Highlights: November Newsletter Read More »
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
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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
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 »
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 »
The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Technical Assistance Center guides American Indian and Alaska Native programs in planning and implementing programs to care for their elders and people with disabilities.
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 »
Effective October 20, 2021, FDA amended the emergency use authorizations for the Moderna and Jansen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccines to allow for use of a single booster dose for
In the midst of the pandemic, these homes have gone the distance to receive the prestigious AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. It is a rigorous three-level process that evaluates long-term
AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program Winners Announced Read More »
Dear Colleagues, The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the egregious and long-standing inequities that exist across the United States—inequities that have a profound effect on the physical, social, economic, and emotional
A Letter from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Read More »
April 27, 1–4:30 PM EDT Register April 28, 1–4:45 PM EDT Register During National Minority Health Month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH)
The Road to Equity: Examining Structural Racism Virtual Forum Read More »
We’re sharing the following information from the FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program. Updated: April 14, 2021 Why are the FDA and CDC recommending a pause in the
Updated Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions Read More »
The IPRO QIN-QIO is sharing an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC and FDA recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19
Pausing the Use of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine: Information for Long-Term-Care Facilities Read More »
Information Provided by the Anticoagulation Forum Following six reported cases of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in individuals after receiving the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine in the US,
Resources on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Suspension Read More »
Thursday, April 15, 2-3PM EDT Advanced registration is not required. This COCA Call will present the latest evidence on cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) with thrombocytopenia associated with the administration
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert, about the CDC and FDA’s recommended pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. We’re
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Alert Read More »
The National Quality Forum’s (NQF) Measure Applications Partnership (MAP) Call for Nominations for organizations and individual subject matter experts is open. The MAP is a public-private partnership convened by NQF, funded by a contract
NQF’s Measure Applications Partnership Call for Nominations Now Open Through May 6 Read More »
As COVID-19 vaccines continue rolling out across the country, CMS is taking action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers and keeping you updated on
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources: Reaching Vulnerable Populations Read More »
The HHS COVID-19 public education campaign is a national initiative to increase public confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines while reinforcing basic prevention measures such as mask wearing and
HHS’s We Can Do This: Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Read More »
CDC’s new web page reviews information and training on how to enroll as a COVID-19 vaccinator CDC posted a new web page, How to Enroll as a Healthcare Provider, for providers
CDC: How to Enroll as a COVID-19 Vaccinator Read More »
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 PM at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Please call at least 15 minutes
April 13: Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum Read More »
April 6, 5–6PM EDT CMS is hosting its final COVID-19 Office hours, a recurring stakeholder engagement session to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. This session is
April 6: CMS Office Hours Call Read More »
Check out the latest health equity news, health observances, events, and resources supporting the IPRO QIN-QIO efforts to eliminate health disparities for Medicare beneficiaries. What’s inside? April: National Minority Health
Health Equity Updates: April Newsletter Read More »
Updates as of April 2, 2021 Highlights Fully vaccinated people can: Resume domestic travel Do not need to get tested before or after travel Do not need to self-quarantine after
Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People Read More »
Are you #VaccineReady?
April is National Minority Health Month Read More »
March 29, 2021 – As COVID-19 vaccines continue rolling out across the country, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking action to protect the health and safety
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources: What Partners Need to Know Now Read More »
In response to the increased use and expanded coverage of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, From Coverage to Care (C2C) released two new resources to support providers and patients in
New C2C Telehealth Resources Available Read More »
Stay up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 resources. This month, we’re highlighting new resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Office of
We’ve Updated our COVID-19 Resources Page Read More »
It is so great that your mom, dad, or other loved ones have received their COVID-19 vaccine. This is an important step towards protecting their health, achieving herd immunity and
Mom’s Vaccinated: When can I visit her nursing home? Read More »
CMS, CDC, and HHS released new guidance and resources related to the COVID-19 vaccine to serve our beneficiaries.
New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance and Resources for Partners during the Pandemic Read More »
CMS – March 15, 2021 | Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is increasing the Medicare payment amount for administering the COVID-19 vaccine. This new and higher
Biden-Harris Administration Increases Medicare Payment for Life-Saving COVID-19 Vaccine Read More »
March 10, 2021 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), issued updated guidance today for nursing homes
CMS Updates Nursing Home Guidance with Revised Visitation Recommendations Read More »
HHS Office of Minority Health Will Offer Localities Funding to Partner with Community Organizations to Connect Minority, Underserved Populations with Vital Services, Promote Pandemic Safety Measures As part of President
March 9, 2-3PM EDT No Registration Required A few minutes before the webinar starts, please click on the Zoom link to join. Passcode: 528346 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial
Women’s Role in Health Literacy March is Women’s History Month, a perfect time to highlight Dr. Ruth Parker. Not only is she nationally recognized for her health literacy research, teaching,
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March 4, 12-1PM EDT The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is hosting the COVID-19 Learning Community Kickoff Event. Register Today! Learn more about
CDC Event on March 4: COVID-19 Learning Community Kickoff Event Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of updated emergency response plans. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) compiled a list of resources to assist state survey agencies; state,
CMS Resources for the Emergency Preparedness Rule Read More »