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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260415T000742
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SUMMARY:IPRO Health Equity Event: Announcing the IPRO Health Equity Action Framework
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 26\, 2024\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nJoin IPRO for an introduction to the IPRO Health Equity Action Framework. IPRO developed this resource to: \n\nHelp organizations identify and address disparities using a systematic approach\nPromote the use of evidence-based interventions\nIllustrate how to use performance measures to track\, monitor\, and evaluate the interventions\n\nWho should attend? Individuals responsible for implementing health equity initiatives within an organization such as: \n\nChief Equity Officer\nV.P. of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\nDirector of Equity or Quality\nAnd their staff
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ipro-health-equity-event-announcing-the-ipro-health-equity-action-framework/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000742
CREATED:20240208T192849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T201439Z
UID:37313-1709121600-1709123400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IPRO Short Sessions: Collaborating for Equity: Establishing an Organizational Commitment to Health Equity
DESCRIPTION:Join IPRO for a six-session health equity series focused on topics that align with Priority 3 of the CMS Framework for Health Equity\, Build Capacity of Health Care Organizations and the Workforce to Reduce Health and Health Care Disparities. Within Priority 3\, CMS states that “Each interaction with a member of a health care team\, whether clinical\, behavioral\, social\, or administrative\, is another opportunity to make someone’s health care\, and health status\, better. \nHowever\, health care professionals across settings must be equipped with resources and knowledge of what works to reduce disparities.” \nIn each 30-minute session\, IPRO will discuss priority equity topics and promising practices to assist health care organizations identify and address health disparities. IPRO will weave in recent updates to CMS’ prospective payment system rules and health equity measures that serve to advance health equity across Medicare programs.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ipro-short-sessions-collaborating-for-equity-session-1-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000742
CREATED:20230724T150133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T163839Z
UID:35958-1707912000-1707915600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 6
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 6 \nDescription: \nAddressing health-related social needs (or social drivers of health) can improve health\noutcomes. Health-related social needs include food insecurity\, housing instability\,\ntransportation needs\, utility difficulties\, and interpersonal safety. \nJoin IPRO QIN-QIO for the Health-Related Social Needs Series to learn\, collaborate\,\nshare best practices and lessons learned on how best to screen for\, capture\ninformation about\, and address social needs. \n\nEngage in interactive sessions where participants learn about health-related social needs\nand specific issues when screening\, collecting\, and addressing this information.\nParticipate in a collaborative forum to share best practices\, challenges\, and lessons\nlearned\, including ways to streamline reporting to CMS.\nShare tools\, resources\, and other material with your peers.\n\n\nView Presentation
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/health-related-social-needs-series-part-6/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000742
CREATED:20230724T145835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T145835Z
UID:35956-1704888000-1704891600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 5
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 5 \nDescription: \nAddressing health-related social needs (or social drivers of health) can improve health\noutcomes. Health-related social needs include food insecurity\, housing instability\,\ntransportation needs\, utility difficulties\, and interpersonal safety. \nJoin IPRO QIN-QIO for the Health-Related Social Needs Series to learn\, collaborate\,\nshare best practices and lessons learned on how best to screen for\, capture\ninformation about\, and address social needs. \n\nEngage in interactive sessions where participants learn about health-related social needs\nand specific issues when screening\, collecting\, and addressing this information.\nParticipate in a collaborative forum to share best practices\, challenges\, and lessons\nlearned\, including ways to streamline reporting to CMS.\nShare tools\, resources\, and other material with your peers.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/health-related-social-needs-series-part-5/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000742
CREATED:20231121T220337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T220337Z
UID:36909-1702555200-1702558800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:How to Prepare for a Successful Joint Commission Health Equity Accreditation Survey
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: \nChristina L. Cordero\, Ph.D.\,MPH\nThe Joint Commission\nProject Director\, Healthcare Standards Development\nDivision of Healthcare Quality Evaluation \nDr. Cordero leads standards development projects for new accreditation and certification requirements and survey processes across multiple settings and programs. She serves as a subject matter expert for several topics\, including healthcare equity\, antibiotic stewardship\, and telehealth. Prior to joining The Joint Commission\, she conducted basic science and public health research at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Cordero earned her doctorate in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis and her Master of Public Health degree from Northwestern University\, Chicago\, IL. \nThe Joint Commission announced new health equity standards in January 2023. In July\, the organization announced a Health Care Equity Certification. Join us as we:\n• Gain an understanding and explore the differences of The Joint Commission health equity standards and accreditation process\, and the Health Care Equity Certification requirements and review process.\n• Learn tactics and tips for a more successful accreditation survey and/or review process.\n• Answer questions about the programs.\n• Learn about resources to assist you after the webinar \nWe will leave ample time for questions and answers\, so please consider submitting your\nquestions when you register.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/how-to-prepare-for-a-successful-joint-commission-health-equity-accreditation-survey/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000742
CREATED:20230724T145644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T150010Z
UID:35954-1702468800-1702472400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 4 \nDescription: \nAddressing health-related social needs (or social drivers of health) can improve health\noutcomes. Health-related social needs include food insecurity\, housing instability\,\ntransportation needs\, utility difficulties\, and interpersonal safety. \nJoin IPRO QIN-QIO for the Health-Related Social Needs Series to learn\, collaborate\,\nshare best practices and lessons learned on how best to screen for\, capture\ninformation about\, and address social needs. \n\nEngage in interactive sessions where participants learn about health-related social needs\nand specific issues when screening\, collecting\, and addressing this information.\nParticipate in a collaborative forum to share best practices\, challenges\, and lessons\nlearned\, including ways to streamline reporting to CMS.\nShare tools\, resources\, and other material with your peers.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/health-related-social-needs-series-part-4/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000742
CREATED:20230724T145349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T145922Z
UID:35951-1699444800-1699448400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 3 \nDescription: \nAddressing health-related social needs (or social drivers of health) can improve health\noutcomes. Health-related social needs include food insecurity\, housing instability\,\ntransportation needs\, utility difficulties\, and interpersonal safety. \nJoin IPRO QIN-QIO for the Health-Related Social Needs Series to learn\, collaborate\,\nshare best practices and lessons learned on how best to screen for\, capture\ninformation about\, and address social needs. \n\nEngage in interactive sessions where participants learn about health-related social needs\nand specific issues when screening\, collecting\, and addressing this information.\nParticipate in a collaborative forum to share best practices\, challenges\, and lessons\nlearned\, including ways to streamline reporting to CMS.\nShare tools\, resources\, and other material with your peers.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/health-related-social-needs-series-part-3/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000742
CREATED:20230724T145237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T204440Z
UID:35949-1697025600-1697029200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 2 \nDescription: \nAddressing health-related social needs (or social drivers of health) can improve health\noutcomes. Health-related social needs include food insecurity\, housing instability\,\ntransportation needs\, utility difficulties\, and interpersonal safety. \nJoin IPRO QIN-QIO for the Health-Related Social Needs Series to learn\, collaborate\,\nshare best practices and lessons learned on how best to screen for\, capture\ninformation about\, and address social needs. \n\nEngage in interactive sessions where participants learn about health-related social needs\nand specific issues when screening\, collecting\, and addressing this information.\nParticipate in a collaborative forum to share best practices\, challenges\, and lessons\nlearned\, including ways to streamline reporting to CMS.\nShare tools\, resources\, and other material with your peers.\n\nView Slides
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/health-related-social-needs-series-part-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000742
CREATED:20230803T202059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T202541Z
UID:36125-1695297600-1695299400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Ready or Not\, Here it Comes!: Preparing to Submit the CMS Health Equity Structural Measure
DESCRIPTION:Hospitals participating in the CMS Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program are required to submit structural measures for CY2023 into the CMS Hospital Quality Reporting system. Submissions are due between April 1\, 2024 – May 15\, 2024. \nOne of the required structural measures is the Hospital Commitment to Health Equity. In this 30-minute session\, IPRO will share what you will need to report to CMS\, which documentation\nyou will need to support your submission\, the optional Social Drivers of Health process measures\, and what’s coming related to health equity for the CY2024 Hospital Quality Reporting programs. \nThursday\, September 21\, 2023\n12:00 – 12:30 PM ET\n  \nWatch Presentation
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ready-or-not-here-it-comes-preparing-to-submit-the-cms-health-equity-structural-measures/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000742
CREATED:20230724T144738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T130349Z
UID:35944-1694606400-1694610000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 1 \nDescription:  \nAddressing health-related social needs (or social drivers of health) can improve health\noutcomes. Health-related social needs include food insecurity\, housing instability\,\ntransportation needs\, utility difficulties\, and interpersonal safety. \nJoin IPRO QIN-QIO for the Health-Related Social Needs Series to learn\, collaborate\,\nshare best practices and lessons learned on how best to screen for\, capture\ninformation about\, and address social needs. \n\nEngage in interactive sessions where participants learn about health-related social needs\nand specific issues when screening\, collecting\, and addressing this information.\nParticipate in a collaborative forum to share best practices\, challenges\, and lessons\nlearned\, including ways to streamline reporting to CMS.\nShare tools\, resources\, and other material with your peers.\n\nWatch Presentation\nView Slides
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/health-related-social-needs-series-part-1/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230215T145929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T214257Z
UID:34977-1683720000-1683723600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Partnering Beyond COVID-19: Management of Patients with Chronic Conditions: Heart Health - Cardiac Rehab
DESCRIPTION:Session: Management of Patients with Chronic Conditions: Heart Health – Cardiac Rehab  \nDescription:  \nDespite the many benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation\, enrollment remains quite low – nationally\, only 10% to 34% of eligible patients enroll.   \n  \nJoin us to learn more about tools to support awareness of the value of Cardiac Rehabilitation with patients\, reduce barriers to participation\, and implement evidence-based interventions.  \nWatch Recording\nView Slides
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/partnering-beyond-covid-19-management-of-patients-with-chronic-conditions-heart-health-cardiac-rehab/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230215T145616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T145616Z
UID:34974-1682510400-1682512200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Partnering Beyond COVID-19: Learning Circle: Diabetes/Kidney Health
DESCRIPTION:Session Topic: Learning Circle: Diabetes/Kidney Health  \nDescription: Review and Check- in  \n  \nCOVID-19 has changed healthcare in many ways and has delayed chronic disease management for many patients. Patients needing follow-up appointments for their chronic disease were not able to schedule appointments due to decrease in in-person visits\, laboratory closures for routine testing\, and less access to community-based programs.  \nOur program over the next few months will share evidence based practices and innovative strategies that have emerged to improve prevention and management of chronic disease and outcomes.  \n  \nUpon completion of this educational series\, participants will be able to:  \n\nParticipants will develop deeper understanding of best practices and evidence-based tools for prevention and management of hypertension\, chronic kidney disease (CKD)\, and diabetes\, \nParticipants will enhance their knowledge of Million Hearts\, TAKEHeart and IPRO QIN-QIO tools for increasing referrals to and participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs\, and \nParticipants will enhance their knowledge about chronic disease health disparities and the best practices for addressing these disparities\, to support better health outcomes.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/partnering-beyond-covid-19-learning-circle-diabetes-kidney-health/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230215T145200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T134715Z
UID:34972-1681300800-1681304400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Partnering Beyond COVID-19: Management of Patients with Chronic Conditions: Diabetes
DESCRIPTION:Session Topic: Management of Patients with Chronic Conditions: Diabetes  \nDescription:  \n37 million adults live with diabetes in the United States\, and it is the seventh leading cause of death.    \nJoin us to learn more about Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES). DSME provides an evidence-based foundation to empower people with diabetes to navigate self-management decisions and activities.  \n  \nWatch presentation
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/partnering-beyond-covid-19-management-of-patients-with-chronic-conditions-diabetes/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230109T152403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T161022Z
UID:34761-1678881600-1678883400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:CLAS Theme 3\, CLAS Standard 9\, and CLAS Standard 10
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this final session of the CLAS series\, IPRO will share additional resources that participants might find helpful to support CLAS:  \n\nCMS Office of Minority Health Resources \nAHRQ Resources \nIPRO Resources \n\nFinal Q&A  \nWrap-Up  \n\n  \n\nWhat is CLAS?\nCulturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) are a way to improve the quality of services provided to all individuals\, which will ultimately help reduce health disparities and achieve health equity. CLAS is about respect and responsiveness: Respect the whole individual and Respond to their health needs and preferences. \nWhy is CLAS Important?\nCLAS helps advance health equity to ensure that every person can “attain his or her full health potential” and no one is “disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.” While many factors impact health equity\, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services is an effective strategy to ensure better health outcomes for diverse populations. \nJoin IPRO for a webinar series covering the themes and standards based on the HHS National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care.  Complete the IPRO CLAS Assessment to understand where your organization is with its implementation of CLAS and use that to develop an action plan to address opportunities for improvement. This webinar series will walk through how to develop an action plan\, best practices\, and resources to help implement your action plan.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/clas-theme-3-clas-standard-9-and-clas-standard-10/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event,Nursing Home
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230215T144330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T144330Z
UID:34966-1678878000-1678879800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Partnering Beyond COVID-19: Learning Circle: Heart Health
DESCRIPTION:Session Topic: Learning Circle: Heart Health \nDescription: Review and Check-in   \nCOVID-19 has changed healthcare in many ways and has delayed chronic disease management for many patients. Patients needing follow-up appointments for their chronic disease were not able to schedule appointments due to decrease in in-person visits\, laboratory closures for routine testing\, and less access to community-based programs.  \n  \nOur program over the next few months will share evidence based practices and innovative strategies that have emerged to improve prevention and management of chronic disease and outcomes.  \n  \nUpon completion of this educational series\, participants will be able to:  \n\nParticipants will develop deeper understanding of best practices and evidence-based tools for prevention and management of hypertension\, chronic kidney disease (CKD)\, and diabetes\, \nParticipants will enhance their knowledge of Million Hearts\, TAKEHeart and IPRO QIN-QIO tools for increasing referrals to and participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs\, and \nParticipants will enhance their knowledge about chronic disease health disparities and the best practices for addressing these disparities\, to support better health outcomes. \n\n  \nAudience:  Partnership for Community Health\, hospitals\, skilled nursing facilities\, home health agencies\, physician practices\, and community-based organizations. 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/partnering-beyond-covid-19-learning-circle-heart-health/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event,Nursing Home
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230109T150203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T151308Z
UID:34757-1678276800-1678278600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:CLAS Theme 3: CLAS Standards 12-15
DESCRIPTION:View Slides\n  \nIn this session\, IPRO and participants will discuss: \nCLAS Standard 12:  \n\nConduct regular assessments of community health assets and needs\, and use the results to plan and implement services that respond to the cultural and linguistic diversity of populations in the service area. \n\nCLAS Standard 13:  \n\nPartner with the community to design\, implement\, and evaluate policies\, practices\, and services to ensure cultural and linguistic appropriateness. \n\nCLAS Standard 14:  \n\nCreate conflict and grievance resolution processes that are culturally and linguistically appropriate to identify\, prevent\, and resolve conflicts or complaints. \n\nCLAS Standard 15:  \n\nCommunicate the organization’s progress in implementing and sustaining CLAS to all stakeholders\, constituents\, and the general public. \n\n  \n\nWhat is CLAS?\nCulturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) are a way to improve the quality of services provided to all individuals\, which will ultimately help reduce health disparities and achieve health equity. CLAS is about respect and responsiveness: Respect the whole individual and Respond to their health needs and preferences. \nWhy is CLAS Important?\nCLAS helps advance health equity to ensure that every person can “attain his or her full health potential” and no one is “disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.” While many factors impact health equity\, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services is an effective strategy to ensure better health outcomes for diverse populations. \nJoin IPRO for a webinar series covering the themes and standards based on the HHS National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care.  Complete the IPRO CLAS Assessment to understand where your organization is with its implementation of CLAS and use that to develop an action plan to address opportunities for improvement. This webinar series will walk through how to develop an action plan\, best practices\, and resources to help implement your action plan.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/clas-standard-7-8/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event,Nursing Home
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230214T162115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T180758Z
UID:34957-1677758400-1677760200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:A Guide to the CMS Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Health Equity Measures
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers: \nJulia Venanzi\, MPH \nCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) \nProgram Lead\, Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program and Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program\nQuality Measurement and Value-Based Incentives Group (QMVIG)\nCenter for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) \n  \nChristina L. Cordero\, Ph.D.\, MPH \nThe Joint Commission\nProject Director\, Healthcare Standards Development\nDivision of Healthcare Quality Evaluation \n  \nThis webinar will provide an overview of the CMS Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program’s health equity quality measures\, and the Joint Commission’s new and revised requirements to reduce health care disparities that apply to organizations in the ambulatory health care\, behavioral health care and human services\, critical access hospital\, and hospital accreditation programs. We will allow ample time for Q&A. \nObjectives: \n\nGain an understanding and the purpose of the CMS Hospital IQR health equity measures.\nLearn about hospitals’ voluntary and mandatory reporting requirements.\nLearn where you can get more information on these new measures and other finalized program changes within the FY 2023 IPPS/LTCH PPS final rule.\nLearn about the Joint Commission’s new health equity requirements and where to get more information.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/learn-about-the-new-cms-health-equity-measures/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230109T145921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T160823Z
UID:34753-1677672000-1677673800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:CLAS Theme 3\, CLAS Standards 9-11
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this session\, IPRO and participants will discuss: \nCLAS Standard 9:  \n\nEstablish culturally and linguistically appropriate goals\, policies\, and management accountability\, and infuse them throughout the organization’s planning and operations. \n\nCLAS Standard 10:  \n\nConduct ongoing assessments of the organization’s CLAS-related activities and integrate CLAS-related measures into measurement and continuous quality improvement activities. \n\nCLAS Standard 11:  \n\nCollect and maintain accurate and reliable demographic data to monitor and evaluate the impact of CLAS on health equity and outcomes\, and to inform service delivery \n\n\n  \n\nWhat is CLAS?\nCulturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) are a way to improve the quality of services provided to all individuals\, which will ultimately help reduce health disparities and achieve health equity. CLAS is about respect and responsiveness: Respect the whole individual and Respond to their health needs and preferences. \nWhy is CLAS Important?\nCLAS helps advance health equity to ensure that every person can “attain his or her full health potential” and no one is “disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.” While many factors impact health equity\, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services is an effective strategy to ensure better health outcomes for diverse populations. \nJoin IPRO for a webinar series covering the themes and standards based on the HHS National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care.  Complete the IPRO CLAS Assessment to understand where your organization is with its implementation of CLAS and use that to develop an action plan to address opportunities for improvement. This webinar series will walk through how to develop an action plan\, best practices\, and resources to help implement your action plan.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/clas-theme-2-clas-standard-5-clas-standard-6/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230109T145550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T155044Z
UID:34750-1677067200-1677069000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:CLAS Theme 2: CLAS Standards 5-8
DESCRIPTION:Download Slides \nIn this session\, IPRO and participants will discuss: \nCLAS Theme 2: Communication and Language Assistance  \nCLAS Standard 5:  \n\nOffer language assistance to individuals who have limited English proficiency and/or other communication needs\, at no cost to them\, to facilitate timely access to all health care and services. \n\nCLAS Standard 6:  \n\nInform all individuals of the availability of language assistance services clearly and in their preferred language\, verbally and in writing. \n\nCLAS Standard 7:  \n\nEnsure the competence of individuals providing language assistance\, recognizing that the use of untrained individuals and/or minors as interpreters should be avoided. \n\nCLAS Standard 8:  \n\nProvide easy-to-understand print and multimedia materials and signage in the languages commonly used by the populations in the service area. \n\n  \nWhat is CLAS?\nCulturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) are a way to improve the quality of services provided to all individuals\, which will ultimately help reduce health disparities and achieve health equity. CLAS is about respect and responsiveness: Respect the whole individual and Respond to their health needs and preferences. \nWhy is CLAS Important?\nCLAS helps advance health equity to ensure that every person can “attain his or her full health potential” and no one is “disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.” While many factors impact health equity\, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services is an effective strategy to ensure better health outcomes for diverse populations. \nJoin IPRO for a webinar series covering the themes and standards based on the HHS National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care.  Complete the IPRO CLAS Assessment to understand where your organization is with its implementation of CLAS and use that to develop an action plan to address opportunities for improvement. This webinar series will walk through how to develop an action plan\, best practices\, and resources to help implement your action plan.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/clas-standard-3-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230109T145126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T192335Z
UID:34748-1676462400-1676464200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Principal Standard\, CLAS Theme 1 & CLAS Standard 2\, 3 and 4
DESCRIPTION:Download Slides: Session 2 Principal Standard_Theme 1_Standard Two_02_15_23_final_508\n  \nSession 2: In this session\, IPRO and participants will discuss:\nThe Principal Standard\nCLAS Theme 1: Governance\, Leadership\, and Workforce\nCLAS Standard 2:\n• Advance and sustain organizational governance and leadership that promotes CLAS and health equity through policy\, practices\, and allocated resources. \nCLAS Standard 3:  \n\nRecruit\, promote\, and support culturally and linguistically diverse governance\, leadership\, and workforce that are responsive to the population in the service area. \n\nCLAS Standard 4:  \n\nEducate and train governance\, leadership\, and workforce in culturally and linguistically appropriate policies and practices on an ongoing basis. \n\nWhat is CLAS?\nCulturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) are a way to improve the quality of services provided to all individuals\, which will ultimately help reduce health disparities and achieve health equity. CLAS is about respect and responsiveness: Respect the whole individual and Respond to their health needs and preferences. \nWhy is CLAS Important?\nCLAS helps advance health equity to ensure that every person can “attain his or her full health potential” and no one is “disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.” While many factors impact health equity\, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services is an effective strategy to ensure better health outcomes for diverse populations. \nJoin IPRO for a webinar series covering the themes and standards based on the HHS National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care.  Complete the IPRO CLAS Assessment to understand where your organization is with its implementation of CLAS and use that to develop an action plan to address opportunities for improvement. This webinar series will walk through how to develop an action plan\, best practices\, and resources to help implement your action plan.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/principal-standard-clas-theme-1-clas-standard-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230109T144614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T192338Z
UID:34743-1675857600-1675859400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:An Overview of the National CLAS Standards
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: In this session\, IPRO will introduce the National CLAS Standards\, The Blueprint implementation guide\, and the IPRO CLAS assessment and educational series. \n  \nWhat is CLAS?\nCulturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) are a way to improve the quality of services provided to all individuals\, which will ultimately help reduce health disparities and achieve health equity. CLAS is about respect and responsiveness: Respect the whole individual and Respond to their health needs and preferences. \nWhy is CLAS Important?\nCLAS helps advance health equity to ensure that every person can “attain his or her full health potential” and no one is “disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.” While many factors impact health equity\, providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services is an effective strategy to ensure better health outcomes for diverse populations. \nJoin IPRO for a webinar series covering the themes and standards based on the HHS National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care.  Complete the IPRO CLAS Assessment to understand where your organization is with its implementation of CLAS and use that to develop an action plan to address opportunities for improvement. This webinar series will walk through how to develop an action plan\, best practices\, and resources to help implement your action plan. \nIntroduction to CLAS Standards_02_08_23
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/an-overview-of-the-national-clas-standards/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T000743
CREATED:20230104T193504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T193504Z
UID:34715-1674561600-1674565200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Voices from the Field Series Session I: Best Practices for Addressing Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) in Care Coordination
DESCRIPTION:Starting January 1\, 2023\, embedding health equity into your process\, practice\, performance\, and quality outcomes will be a priority for healthcare organizations. To help you prepare to meet these requirements\, join us for a series of free educational opportunities to support your efforts. \nOur first interactive webinar will take place on January 24\, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Hear from the IPRO QIN-QIO health equity subject matter expert\, Laura Benzel\, MS\, BS\, CSSGB\, along with Amy Shideler\, MSW\, LISW-S\, Manager of Primary Care Social Work and J. Chase Holmes\, MEd\, Program Manager\, Community Health from the Cleveland Clinic. \nThrough peer-to-peer sharing\, participants will hear a firsthand account of successes\, challenges\, and opportunities to embed health equity in care coordination. \nIn this session\, you will learn to: \n\nRecognize the importance of screening for and addressing patients’ health related social needs\, as well as best practices for implementing a standardized process;\nIdentify the new CMS Health Equity Measures for the Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) System;\nUnderstand The Joint Commission (TJC) health equity standards.\n\nWho Should Attend?      \n\nPopulation Health Managers\nCase Managers\nDischarge Planners\nQuality Improvement Teams\nSocial Workers\nAdmissions\nCommunity Based Organizations\nPost-Acute Care Providers\nNurses\nHospitalists\nNPs/PAs\nPhysician Practices
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/voices-from-the-field-series-session-i-best-practices-for-addressing-health-related-social-needs-hrsn-in-care-coordination/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Health Equity,Hospital event,Quality Improvement
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