Rhode Island Tobacco Cessation: Motivational Interviewing – To Quit and Stay Quit

Online via Zoom

Description:  In 2018, 55.1% of adult smokers (21.5 million) said that they had made a quit attempt in the past year. As a healthcare provider you can support their efforts. Join us as Angela Butler from RI Better Breathers review key strategies to support your patient’s efforts to kicking the habit! In this interactive session, […]

Boosters & Beyond: Addressing Key Challenges- Occupational Health- IP3

Online via Zoom

Topic: Boosters & Beyond: Addressing Key Challenges Week 17: CDC’s Core IP Practices - Occupational Health - IP3 (Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionists by Infection Preventionists) Office Hrs   Description: While you’re at your desk trying to catch up on a myriad of issues, jump on the IPRO QIN-QIO IP3 Office Hours call to hear […]

Your Worst Day: When Things Get Real!

Online via Zoom

Description: In this real-world presentation, healthcare providers who have firsthand experience with emergency events will share their stories and insights to aid listeners in their own emergency planning In this session participants will: Identify key components of emergency plans. Recognize, in comparison to the stories shared, if their emergency plans and staff are prepared for […]

Rhode Island Tobacco Cessation: Rhode Island QuitWorks Process

Online via Zoom

Description: Providing support is essential. Join us for this interactive session with Julia Doherty of the Rhode Island Department of Health. During this session, Julia will review options and the referral process for RI QuitWorks. She’ll address questions you may have.

IPRO HQIC Sepsis Affinity Group: Mid-to-large sized Hospitals

Online via WebEx

Sepsis remains a national priority and is a complex and challenging condition to manage. Despite substantial attention to improvement, an opportunity still exists to decrease sepsis-related morbidity and mortality. More than 1.7 million adults in the U.S develop sepsis every year, leading to over 270,000 deaths (CDC, 2020). Hospitals are committed to improving care, outcomes, […]

Boosters and Beyond: Holistic Dementia Care & Antipsychotic Drug Reduction: Defining the Challenge – Managing Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia

Online via Zoom

Topic: Boosters and Beyond: Holistic Dementia Care & Antipsychotic Drug Reduction: Defining the Challenge – Managing Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia Description:  This introductory session will define the challenges that nursing home face when managing residents' behavioral symptoms and expressions of dementia. In this session, we will: Present data on rates of dementia in correlation with antipsychotic […]

Partnering Beyond COVID-19: Learning Circle: Diabetes/Kidney Health

Online via Zoom

Session Topic: Learning Circle: Diabetes/Kidney Health  Description: Review and Check- in    COVID-19 has changed healthcare in many ways and has delayed chronic disease management for many patients. Patients needing follow-up […]

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Learning Circle Session II

Online via WebEx

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 What is a Learning Circle? A Learning Circle is a forum for education and sharing of knowledge so that all participants may benefit from the […]