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 …
Join the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including leaders from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the …
October 28-30, 2021 | Virtual and San Francisco, CA | CE Credits Available The Anticoagulation Forum’s forum provides the largest venue for open discussion and education on advances in anticoagulant …
Anticoagulation Forum’s 16th National Conference: October 28-30, 2021 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 …
Deadline: June 10, 2021 Scholarship & Abstract Awards Scholarships are now available for the Anticoagulation Forum’s 16th National Conference, which will be held in-person in San Francisco, CA from October …
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Deadline: May 19, 2021 The Anticoagulation Forum’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) Initiative is developing a multi-part webinar series to highlight the critical topic of structural racism and health …
Call for Stories: IDEA Initiative Structural Racism & Health Disparities Read More »
March 29, 11AM-12PM EDT The IPRO HQIC’s patient safety and performance improvement team leaders facilitated a virtual launch, the first of many interactive discussions, on All-Cause Harm prevention. Hospitals came …
IPRO HQIC Event on March 29: All-Cause Harm Launch Read More »
May 6, 2021 | Registration is Free The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is proud to host the 4th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. This event is co-sponsored …
4th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium Read More »
More than 100 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, and millions are addicted to opioids. Proper disposal of unused or expired opioids can help save lives. Remove the Risk …
FDA Encourages Americans to Dispose of Unused Prescription Opioids Safely Read More »
Grant Opportunity: FR-6400-N-69 Application deadline: May 4, 2021 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes announced $30 million in grant funds …
Considerations for Vaccine Uptake and Monitoring for Adverse Events March 11, 2-3PM EDT Advanced registration is not required. A few minutes before the webinar starts, click on this Zoom link …
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? AHRQ Chartbook on Patient …
Learn More Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Rx Awareness campaign to discover how you can support opioid prevention efforts.
Patient Safety Awareness Week both acknowledges and celebrates improved safety and care practices throughout all healthcare settings. Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. …
Patient Safety Awareness Week: March 14–20, 2021 Read More »
Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 14–20, 2021 Patient Safety Awareness Week both acknowledges and celebrates improved safety and care throughout the health system. Medical errors are the third leading …
Encouraging Improved Patient Safety Practices and Celebrating Successes Read More »
April 15-16 | $249 Registration Fee Continuing Education Credit Available! This compact 2-day meeting provides a comprehensive curriculum covering essential aspects of anticoagulation, disease state, and drug management. All practitioners …
April 15-16: Anticoagulation Forum 2nd Virtual Boot Camp Read More »
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) Committee The Anticoagulation Forum is proud to launch the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) Committee. The IDEA Committee was established to address systemic racism and the resulting health disparities. …
AC Forum IDEA Committee & Webinar Series Starting March 18 Read More »
Clean hands save lives! This awareness week highlights the importance of handwashing—one of the most effective and simple ways to prevent viral infections and improve health outcomes. December is a …
National Handwashing Awareness Week: December 6-12, 2020 Read More »
This annual observance highlights necessary steps everyone should take to improve antibiotic prescribing and use. Antibiotics save lives, but any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and …
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week: November 18-24, 2020 Read More »
The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) offers two new features for long-term care facilities to track weekly influenza vaccination data beginning with the 2020-2021 influenza season for health care personnel …
NHSN Webinars on Oct. 1 & 6, 2020: New Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Module Updates Read More »
Thursday, Sept. 17, 10:30-11AM EDT Our COVID-19 Workshop Series continues on alternating Thursdays, 10:30–11AM. Join us to learn about the most current resources regarding the upcoming Influenza season and infection …
COVID-19 Workshop on Sept. 17: CDC’s Influenza Resources & Infection Surveillance Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic caused healthcare providers to change how they operate to continue providing essential services to patients. It is essential to ensure immunization services are maintained or re-initiated. Immunizations …
September is National Recovery Month. This national observance is dedicated to helping those with a mental or substance use disorder to live a healthy life through education. Supports like substance …
September 25-26, 2020 The Anticoagulation Forum moved its course online and now you can learn from anywhere! View the same solid curriculum and bonus content on COVID-19 with 10.75 hours …
Anticoagulation Forum Virtual Boot Camp: Sept. 25-26 Read More »
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health is honoring National Immunization Awareness Month. Although vaccination rates are low among all adults in the U.S., research shows …
Thursday, August 20, 10:30-11AM EDT Our COVID-19 Workshop Series continues on Thursdays, 10:30–11AM. Join us as we discuss pain management during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll cover obstacles and and share …
COVID-19 Workshop on August 20: Pain Management in COVID-19 Read More »
Thursday, July 9, 2020, 10:30-11:00 AM EDT Our COVID-19 Workshop Series continues on Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 am. Join us for a COVID-19 Workshop on July 9 as we share …
COVID-19 Workshop on July 9: COVID-19 Related Thrombosis in Skilled Nursing Facilities Read More »
