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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T120000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T194126
CREATED:20230724T145237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T204440Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T194126
CREATED:20230724T145349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T145922Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T194126
CREATED:20230724T145644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T150010Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T194126
CREATED:20231121T220337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T220337Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T194126
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T194126
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260602T194126
CREATED:20240208T192849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T201439Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T194126
CREATED:20240920T151009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T184450Z
UID:38160-1730372400-1730376000@qi.ipro.org
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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