Principal Standard, CLAS Theme 1 & CLAS Standard 2, 3 and 4

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Download Slides: Session 2 Principal Standard_Theme 1_Standard Two_02_15_23_final_508   Session 2: In this session, IPRO and participants will discuss: The Principal Standard CLAS Theme 1: Governance, Leadership, and Workforce CLAS […]

CLAS Theme 2: CLAS Standards 5-8

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Download Slides In this session, IPRO and participants will discuss: CLAS Theme 2: Communication and Language Assistance  CLAS Standard 5:  Offer language assistance to individuals who have limited English proficiency […]

CLAS Theme 3, CLAS Standards 9-11

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  In this session, IPRO and participants will discuss: CLAS Standard 9:  Establish culturally and linguistically appropriate goals, policies, and management accountability, and infuse them throughout the organization's planning and […]

A Guide to the CMS Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Health Equity Measures

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Guest Speakers: Julia Venanzi, MPH Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Program Lead, Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program and Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program Quality Measurement and Value-Based Incentives Group (QMVIG) Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ)   Christina L. Cordero, Ph.D., MPH The Joint Commission Project Director, Healthcare Standards Development Division […]

CLAS Theme 3: CLAS Standards 12-15

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View Slides   In this session, IPRO and participants will discuss: CLAS Standard 12:  Conduct regular assessments of community health assets and needs, and use the results to plan and […]

Partnering Beyond COVID-19: Learning Circle: Heart Health

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Session Topic: Learning Circle: Heart 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 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 […]

CLAS Theme 3, CLAS Standard 9, and CLAS Standard 10

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  In this final session of the CLAS series, IPRO will share additional resources that participants might find helpful to support CLAS:  CMS Office of Minority Health Resources  AHRQ Resources  […]

Partnering Beyond COVID-19: Management of Patients with Chronic Conditions: Diabetes

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Session Topic: Management of Patients with Chronic Conditions: Diabetes  Description:  37 million adults live with diabetes in the United States, and it is the seventh leading cause of death.    Join 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 […]

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

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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 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 […]

Partnering Beyond COVID-19: Management of Patients with Chronic Conditions: Heart Health – Cardiac Rehab

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Session: Management of Patients with Chronic Conditions: Heart Health - Cardiac Rehab  Description:  Despite the many benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation, enrollment remains quite low – nationally, only 10% to 34% of eligible patients enroll.     Join us to learn more about tools to support awareness of the value of Cardiac Rehabilitation with patients, reduce barriers to […]

Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 1

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Topic: Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 1 Description: Addressing health-related social needs (or social drivers of health) can improve health outcomes. Health-related social needs include food insecurity, housing instability, transportation needs, utility difficulties, and interpersonal safety. Join IPRO QIN-QIO for the Health-Related Social Needs Series to learn, collaborate, share best practices and lessons learned on […]

Ready or Not, Here it Comes!: Preparing to Submit the CMS Health Equity Structural Measure

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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. One of the required structural measures is the Hospital Commitment to Health Equity. In this 30-minute session, IPRO will […]