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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Topic: Boosters and Beyond: Holistic Dementia Care & Antipsychotic Drug Reduction: Defining the Challenge – Managing Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia (Live Replay) Description: Live Replay
Join us to learn about promising practices from Berkshire Health, Vermont CARES and the NH Harm Reduction program. We welcome you to share about your efforts too! Upon attending this session, participants will be able to: 1. Define and understand the practice and key principles of harm reduction. 2. Implement key strategies of harm […]
Topic: Boosters and Beyond: Holistic Dementia Care & Antipsychotic Drug Reduction: Defining the Challenge – Managing Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia (IP3 Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionists by Infection Preventionists Office Hours) Description: Calling all Infection Preventionists! This lively discussion features peer-to-peer learning and lots of great ideas. Stop what you’re doing, come take a break, […]
Description: Collaboration is the key to success in preparing for and navigating an actual emergency. Hear the stories of those who have managed the emergency response during Hurricane Michael, a category 3-4 storm in October 2018, to ensure safety and success through collaboration with other organizations and partners. In this session participants will: Recognize community […]
Anyone can develop sepsis, a life-threatening, complex and challenging condition to manage. There are significant human and financial costs associated with it. Every year more than 1.7 million adults in the U.S. develop sepsis, leading to over 270,000 deaths. Roughly 19% of sepsis survivors are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days, leading to $3.1 […]
Topic: Boosters and Beyond: Holistic Dementia Care & Antipsychotic Drug Reduction: Dementia Friendly Care and Maine Dementia Change Toolkit Description: The Maine Dementia Change Package and Toolkit will be presented as an excellent framework for helping nursing homes prepare care systems. It offers nursing homes a step-by-step guide for addressing the various aspects of dementia […]
Falls represent a major public health problem around the world and continue to be the most common adverse event in healthcare settings.The IPRO Hospital Quality Improvement Contractor (HQIC), in collaboration […]
Topic: Boosters and Beyond: Holistic Dementia Care & Antipsychotic Drug Reduction: Dementia Friendly Care and Maine Dementia Change Toolkit (Live Replay) Description: Live Replay
