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SUMMARY:Workforce Watercooler
DESCRIPTION:Quick conversations. Practical solutions.  \nJoin us every Wednesday at 12 pm ET for a 15-minute peer-to-peer session for nursing homes to tackle real-time workforce challenges – together. \nHow It Works\nOne or a few topics each week\nWe’ll discuss one to three very specific workforce challenges depending on the time available. \n15-minute peer discussion\nShare experiences\, ask questions\, and get input from other healthcare organizations. \nSolution sharing\nHear quick tips\, proven strategies\, and what’s working (and what’s not). \nTake it back and use it\nImplement what fits your team’s needs right away. \nShort time. Big impact.  \nExamples of Topics\n\nTwo nurses called out sick for the next shift – how do we safely cover?\nLast-minute call-outs – what are your backup plans?\nManaging agency costs while maintaining quality\nFloating staff – what’s working (and what isn’t)?\nEngaging aides and CNAs in retention efforts\nSupporting evening/night shift staffing\nOnboarding new hires – tips for smoother starts\n\nYou bring the challenge. We’ll bring the collective wisdom.  \nWhat to Expect\n\nPractical\, real-world conversations\nNo long presentations -just what you need\nPeer perspectives from other nursing homes\nActionable takeaways you can use the same day\n\nPerfect if You Are…\n\nFacing a staffing shortage\nLooking for fresh ideas\nWanting to learn from peers\nShort on time and want high-value solutions\n\n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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SUMMARY:Advancing Hospital Quality Through CMS-Focused Strategies
DESCRIPTION:QIN-QIO participants receive no-cost expert coaching\, performance data\, practical tools\, and peer learning to strengthen quality\, performance\, and healthcare technology. Nearly 3\,000 healthcare organizations across 16 states and territories have enrolled. \nThere is no financial risk or long-term commitment\, and organizations may withdraw at any time. The opportunity to join is time-limited; however\, enrollment closes at the end of August as the QIN-QIO transitions to improvement activities. Ready to join? Enroll now to secure this CMS-funded support before enrollment closes. \nParticipating hospitals can: \n\nImprove quality outcomes and performance using evidence-based practices\, reports\, and dashboards that support value-based care and public reporting.\nReceive individualized coaching and technical assistance to address organizational and community priorities.\nLearn from peers across 16 states and territories by sharing strategies and solutions to common challenges.\n\nWant to learn more first? Join our 45-minute hospital webinar on Wednesday\, August 12 from 2 to 2:45 pm ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advancing-hospital-quality-through-cms-focused-strategies/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Quality Improvement
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