Creating and Implementing Your Workplace Violence Policy

Online via WebEx

Topics to be Covered: Where do you start? What is your program going to look like?  How did you approach assembling the multi-disciplinary team to work on policy and procedure development? Who takes the lead on investigating allegations or incidents of workplace violence? What kind of support is available for employees who experience any form […]

LINKS: Supporting Individuals with or at Risk for Diabetes

Online via Zoom

Description: During each session, we will review a topic of focus: - Consider the importance of this health area - Explore opportunities for community-based organizations to engage and support community health in this area - Share challenges and best practices to expand reach and impact community health Join our 2023 quarterly forums to explore mutual […]

Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid-Involved Breathing Emergency

Online via WebEx

Learning Objectives At the completion of this activity learners will be able to: Describe how to effectively recognize and respond to an opioid-involved breathing emergency, including considerations with xylazine and illicitly manufactured fentanyl. Counsel patients and caregivers on how to use unregulated substances more safely and where to find recovery resources. Dispel myths and provide […]

IPRO ECHO: When the Pain Won’t Stop Whole Person Care Addressing Chronic Pain Session 3

Online via Zoom

Chronic pain is a complex issue that is never solely biological. In this series we will explore the biopsychosocial view of pain. This includes three different domains of pain interacting at the same time. Pain is… biological (e.g., tissue damage, inflammation) psychological (e.g., thoughts and emotions affect pain, memories of pain) social/sociological (e.g., socioeconomic, gender, […]

IPRO ECHO: When the Pain Won’t Stop Whole Person Care Addressing Chronic Pain Session 4

Online via Zoom

Chronic pain is a complex issue that is never solely biological. In this series we will explore the biopsychosocial view of pain. This includes three different domains of pain interacting at the same time. Pain is… biological (e.g., tissue damage, inflammation) psychological (e.g., thoughts and emotions affect pain, memories of pain) social/sociological (e.g., socioeconomic, gender, […]

IPRO ECHO: When the Pain Won’t Stop Whole Person Care Addressing Chronic Pain Session 5

Online via Zoom

Chronic pain is a complex issue that is never solely biological. In this series we will explore the biopsychosocial view of pain. This includes three different domains of pain interacting at the same time. Pain is… biological (e.g., tissue damage, inflammation) psychological (e.g., thoughts and emotions affect pain, memories of pain) social/sociological (e.g., socioeconomic, gender, […]

IPRO ECHO: When the Pain Won’t Stop Whole Person Care Addressing Chronic Pain Session 6

Online via Zoom

Chronic pain is a complex issue that is never solely biological. In this series we will explore the biopsychosocial view of pain. This includes three different domains of pain interacting at the same time. Pain is… biological (e.g., tissue damage, inflammation) psychological (e.g., thoughts and emotions affect pain, memories of pain) social/sociological (e.g., socioeconomic, gender, […]

IPRO ECHO: When the Pain Won’t Stop Whole Person Care Addressing Chronic Pain Session 7

Online via Zoom

Chronic pain is a complex issue that is never solely biological. In this series we will explore the biopsychosocial view of pain. This includes three different domains of pain interacting at the same time. Pain is… biological (e.g., tissue damage, inflammation) psychological (e.g., thoughts and emotions affect pain, memories of pain) social/sociological (e.g., socioeconomic, gender, […]

IPRO ECHO: When the Pain Won’t Stop Whole Person Care Addressing Chronic Pain Session 8

Online via Zoom

Chronic pain is a complex issue that is never solely biological. In this series we will explore the biopsychosocial view of pain. This includes three different domains of pain interacting at the same time. Pain is… biological (e.g., tissue damage, inflammation) psychological (e.g., thoughts and emotions affect pain, memories of pain) social/sociological (e.g., socioeconomic, gender, […]

Overview of CMS Requirements for Hospital Discharges to Post-Acute Care Providers

(QSO-23-16-Hospitals Memorandum) Comprehensive and effective discharge planning is imperative to ensure continuity of care to support improved patient/resident health outcomes and safety at transfer and discharge to the community. This webinar program will provide an overview of the 6/6/23 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality, Safety & Oversight (QSO) 23-16 - Hospital Memorandum […]

Leaders Forum 2024 Session #2

Online via Zoom

The IPRO QIN-QIO Leader Forum sessions offer a unique opportunity to connect with providers from across the 11-state and District of Columbia network to explore key questions, share promising practices, and problem-solve with peers. Be sure to share this invitation with others from your organization and/or community who might find value and/or be able to […]

Hospitals in Action: Promising Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies for Safer Care

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Violence against health care workers continues to rise and hospital leaders are seeking strategies to enhance workplace safety while upholding patient care standards. According to data gathered in 2023 by National Nurses United (NNU), 81.6% of nurses reported that they have experienced workplace violence, with half stating they have seen instances of violence increase in […]