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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20260402T205545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T212309Z
UID:39308-1776342600-1776344400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advance Hospital Outcomes with the CMS Quality Program
DESCRIPTION:The CMS Quality Improvement Program offers no-cost\, tailored support to help hospitals improve quality\, reduce harm\, and strengthen outcomes. IPRO\, along with collaborators Qlarant and Healthcentric Advisors\, is proud to deliver this work and resume support across the Northeast. \nYour hospital has been identified for potential participation and is eligible to receive: \n\nData-driven insights to reduce readmissions and avoidable utilization\nEvidence-based strategies to improve patient safety and outcomes\nExpert technical assistance aligned to your hospital’s priorities\nPeer learning and collaboration with hospitals across the region\n\nREGISTER \nCan’t make this date? Join us for another session: \n• Friday\, April 17 | 8:30–9:00 AM \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advancing-quality-in-outpatient-clinical-practices/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20250930T185707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T195121Z
UID:38712-1759489200-1759491000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Hospital Quality and Safety: No-Cost Support from CMS
DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO is offering no-cost quality improvement support for hospitals. \nNot sure if you’re eligible? Join one of our brief webinars to learn more and find out how your organization can benefit. \nIn this session\, we’ll discuss: \n\nHow QIO participation supports CMS quality reporting and payment success.\nPractical strategies to improve care quality and safety.\nSuccess stories from Mid-Atlantic hospitals.\n\n \nCan’t attend? Schedule a one-on-one conversation with your local Quality Improvement Advisor to learn more and check your eligibility.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advancing-hospital-quality-and-safety-no-cost-support-from-cms/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20240820T190150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T190150Z
UID:38052-1726052400-1726056000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:NHSN Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:In this 30 minute bi-monthly chat\, we will discuss various topics surrounding NHSN. Topics include official NHSN updates\, reminders about upcoming changes\, and answers to our most commonly received provider questions. \nSpeaker:\nJosh Clodius\, LNHA
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/nhsn-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Quality Improvement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20240404T142252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T152841Z
UID:37579-1722438000-1722441600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Leaders Forum 2024 Session #2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBe sure to share this invitation with others from your organization and/or community who might find value and/or be able to contribute to the network’s learnings.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/leaders-forum-2024-session-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20240315T162601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T190345Z
UID:37466-1714050000-1714053600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Hospitals in Action: Promising Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies for Safer Care
DESCRIPTION: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 the last year. \nJoin us for Part 4 of the HQIC Workplace Violence (WPV) Prevention webinar series. This dynamic session will feature sharing of real-world experiences and promising WPV prevention practices from healthcare leaders in diverse roles at a rural hospital\, community hospital and an urban health system. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Hear from leaders from diverse hospital settings about successes\, challenges and lessons learned from their unique workplace violence prevention journey\n• Review key components of system-wide workplace violence prevention programs and the impact on workforce safety\n• Identify key strategies and actionable steps healthcare leaders can take to effectively address workplace violence \nWho Should Attend:\nHospital leaders\, nurses\, physicians\, front-line and Emergency Department staff\, security and safety team specialists\, risk management\, employee/occupational health\, patient safety and quality professionals
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/hospitals-in-action-promising-workplace-violence-prevention-strategies-for-safer-care/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20240404T142043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T142406Z
UID:37576-1713880800-1713884400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Leaders Forum 2024 Session #2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBe sure to share this invitation with others from your organization and/or community who might find value and/or be able to contribute to the network’s learnings.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/leaders-forum-2024-session-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20240314T194320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T194320Z
UID:37457-1711544400-1711548000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Overview of CMS Requirements for Hospital Discharges to Post-Acute Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:(QSO-23-16-Hospitals Memorandum) \nComprehensive 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 of Requirements for Hospital Discharges to Post-Acute Care Providers (https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-23-16-hospitals.pdf) and focus on areas identified by CMS as opportunities for improvement related to inclusion and accuracy of critical patient information. The CMS Conditions of Participation specific to the discharge planning process will also be reviewed as well as resources to facilitate accurate and timely information exchange with providers across the healthcare continuum. \n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nCase Management\, Discharge Planners\, Social Workers\, Admissions\, Quality Improvement Teams \n  \nSPEAKERS \nGail Gresko\, Sr. Quality Improvement Specialist \nPatrick Archambeault\, MS\, RN\, CCM\, Assistant Director
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/overview-of-cms-requirements-for-hospital-discharges-to-post-acute-care-providers/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20231025T144213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T144213Z
UID:36760-1700161200-1700164800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid-Involved Breathing Emergency
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives \nAt the completion of this activity learners will be able to: \n\nDescribe how to effectively recognize and respond to an opioid-involved breathing emergency\, including considerations with xylazine and illicitly manufactured fentanyl.\nCounsel patients and caregivers on how to use unregulated substances more safely and where to find recovery resources.\nDispel myths and provide facts related to medications for opioid use disorder\, passive fentanyl exposure\, various naloxone formulations\, and liability concerns.\n\nSpeaker \nAnita Jacobson\, PharmD \nClinical Professor; Program Director\, Community First Responder Program (CFRP) \nUniversity of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy                 \nDr. Anita Jacobson is a Clinical Professor at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and has worked as a pharmacist in a variety of patient care settings for 25 years. She is the Program Director of the Community First Responder Program (CFRP) which focuses on harm reduction\, overdose education and naloxone outreach to at-risk populations. CFRP is also the hub for the Northeast Regional Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center \nThe University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This is an application-based educational activity. Pharmacists will receive 1 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) for the educational activity. No partial credit is available. UNIVERSAL ACTIVITY NUMBER (UAN): 0060-0000-23-040-L01-P. Expiration Date 05/04/2026. \nSocial Work This activity has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers Rhode Island Chapter for 1.0 credit hour. NASW Authorization # RI-9028. Expiration Date: 04/30/2025. \nLicensed Mental Health Counselors This activity has been reviewed and approved by the Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association for up to 1.0 contact hour (1.0 CEUs). Expiration Date: 07/25/2024. \nNursing This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit\, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for up to 1.0 contact hour. NEMSD Approval # 557-790-081622. Expiration Date: 08/16/2024. \n PROGRAM EVALUATION \nAll participants will have the opportunity to evaluate the educational sessions\, speakers and identify educational needs. \n REQUIREMENTS FOR CE CREDIT \nA program evaluation must be completed at www.uripharmacycpd.org within 60 days of the live program date (1/15/2024) in order to receive CE credit. CE credit will be transferred to the CPE Monitor upon successful completion of the program evaluation. Transfer of CE credit should be verified at mycpemonitor.net where CE statements are available to print. Please refer to the evaluation instructions that follow for completing program evaluations and reporting CE credit. \n FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Relevant conflicts of interest will be disclosed to participants at the start of the educational activity.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/recognizing-and-responding-to-an-opioid-involved-breathing-emergency/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Hospital event,Nursing Home,Opioid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230419T142810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T154613Z
UID:35396-1700146800-1700150400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:LINKS: Supporting Individuals with or at Risk for Diabetes
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nDuring each session\, we will review a topic of focus: \n– Consider the importance of this health area \n– Explore opportunities for community-based organizations to engage and support community health in this area \n– Share challenges and best practices to expand reach and impact community health \nJoin our 2023 quarterly forums to explore mutual goals and opportunities to enhance the impact our partnership can have on community health.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/links-supporting-individuals-with-or-at-risk-for-diabetes/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20231114T214146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T214146Z
UID:36809-1700132400-1700136000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Creating and Implementing Your Workplace Violence Policy
DESCRIPTION:Topics to be Covered: \n\nWhere do you start? What is your program going to look like?\n How did you approach assembling the multi-disciplinary team to work\non policy and procedure development?\nWho takes the lead on investigating allegations or incidents of\nworkplace violence?\nWhat kind of support is available for employees who experience any\nform of workplace violence?\nHow are workplace violence policies and procedures communicated?
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/creating-and-implementing-your-workplace-violence-policy/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Emergency Preparedness,Free event,Hospital event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230420T184131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T154654Z
UID:35430-1696428000-1696431600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Fall and Injury Prevention: Reducing Fall-related Injuries: Protective Interventions’ Evidence\, Application and Success
DESCRIPTION: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 with Dr. Pat Quigley\, Nurse Consultant\, invites you to participate in a patient safety webinar program beginning May 3\, 2023. \nThe Fall and Injury Prevention webinar series features six monthly webinars\, each followed by open forum/coaching sessions. \nWho should attend\nThis program is appropriate for direct healthcare providers\, managers\, administrators\, risk managers\, educators\, and researchers of any discipline who are involved in fall and fall injury prevention programs \nYour participation will\n\nSupport organizational systems and teams to expand program infrastructure and capacity;\nHelp you redesign your fall prevention and injury reduction program; Complement your evaluation program; and\nProvide access to an online learning community to increase exchange of experiences\, innovations\, and best practice implementations.\n\nWatch Learning Session Recording\nView Coaching Session Slides
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/fall-and-injury-prevention-reducing-fall-related-injuries-protective-interventions-evidence-application-and-success/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230420T184001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T164049Z
UID:35428-1694008800-1694012400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Fall and Injury Prevention: Population-specific Fall and Injury Fall Prevention
DESCRIPTION: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 with Dr. Pat Quigley\, Nurse Consultant\, invites you to participate in a patient safety webinar program beginning May 3\, 2023. \nThe Fall and Injury Prevention webinar series features six monthly webinars\, each followed by open forum/coaching sessions. \nWho should attend\nThis program is appropriate for direct healthcare providers\, managers\, administrators\, risk managers\, educators\, and researchers of any discipline who are involved in fall and fall injury prevention programs \nYour participation will\n\nSupport organizational systems and teams to expand program infrastructure and capacity;\nHelp you redesign your fall prevention and injury reduction program; Complement your evaluation program; and\nProvide access to an online learning community to increase exchange of experiences\, innovations\, and best practice implementations.\n\nView Learning Session Slides\nWatch Learning Session Presentation\nView Coaching Session Slides
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/fall-and-injury-prevention-population-specific-fall-and-injury-fall-prevention/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230419T142552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T173509Z
UID:35393-1692284400-1692288000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:LINKS: Supporting Communities with Opioids and Pain Management
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nDuring this session\, community-based programs from Ohio\, Maryland\, and Maine will share their approach to supporting communities with opioids and pain management through harm reduction\, prevention\, treatment\, and recovery programs. \nPlease join us to learn more\, share your own promising practices\, and problem-solve with peers from across the 11-state and District of Columbia IPRO QIN-QIO Network.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/links-supporting-individuals-with-opioid-use-disorder/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230420T183838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T212755Z
UID:35426-1690984800-1690988400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Fall and Injury Prevention: Safe Mobility is Fall Prevention
DESCRIPTION: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 with Dr. Pat Quigley\, Nurse Consultant\, invites you to participate in a patient safety webinar program beginning May 3\, 2023. \nThe Fall and Injury Prevention webinar series features six monthly webinars\, each followed by open forum/coaching sessions. \nWho should attend\nThis program is appropriate for direct healthcare providers\, managers\, administrators\, risk managers\, educators\, and researchers of any discipline who are involved in fall and fall injury prevention programs. \nYour participation will\n\nSupport organizational systems and teams to expand program infrastructure and capacity.\nHelp you redesign your fall prevention and injury reduction program\, complement your evaluation program.\nProvide access to an online learning community to increase exchange of experiences\, innovations\, and best practice implementations.\n\nView Learning Session Slides\nWatch Learning Session Recording\nView Coaching Session Slides\n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/fall-and-injury-prevention-safe-mobility-is-fall-prevention/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230119T194201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T194201Z
UID:34859-1689861600-1689865200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IPRO HQIC Sepsis Affinity Group: Mid-to-large sized Hospitals
DESCRIPTION:  \nSepsis 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). \nHospitals are committed to improving care\, outcomes\, and costs; however\, many have expressed they wrestle with where and how to start their quality improvement efforts. \nIPRO is launching a 6-month Sepsis Affinity Group to help support and provide a networking forum specifically for mid-to-large sized hospitals as they work to reduce sepsis-related harm. With the shared goal of accelerating learning and improvement\, participants will have access to content experts and a platform to share experiences\, evidence-based practices\, and tools\, as well as explore successes\, challenges and lessons learned to drive progress on sepsis-related harm. Some topics to be included are sepsis screening\, SEP-1 bundle compliance and reporting\, and more. \n  \nOn behalf of the IPRO HQIC team\, we look forward to your joining and working together with the Sepsis Affinity Group!
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ipro-hqic-sepsis-affinity-group-mid-to-large-sized-hospitals-6/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230420T183710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T200008Z
UID:35424-1688565600-1688569200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Fall and Injury Prevention: Best Practices to Reduce Falls Associated with Toileting
DESCRIPTION: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 with Dr. Pat Quigley\, Nurse Consultant\, invites you to participate in a patient safety webinar program beginning May 3\, 2023. \nThe Fall and Injury Prevention webinar series features six monthly webinars\, each followed by open forum/coaching sessions. \nWho should attend\nThis program is appropriate for direct healthcare providers\, managers\, administrators\, risk managers\, educators\, and researchers of any discipline who are involved in fall and fall injury prevention programs \nYour participation will\n\nSupport organizational systems and teams to expand program infrastructure and capacity;\nHelp you redesign your fall prevention and injury reduction program; Complement your evaluation program; and\nProvide access to an online learning community to increase exchange of experiences\, innovations\, and best practice implementations.\n\n  \nView Learning Session Slides\nWatch Learning Session Recording\nView Coaching Session Slides\nWatch Coaching Session Recording
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/fall-and-injury-prevention-best-practices-to-reduce-falls-associated-with-toileting/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230119T194032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T194032Z
UID:34857-1686837600-1686841200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IPRO HQIC Sepsis Affinity Group: Mid-to-large sized Hospitals
DESCRIPTION:  \nSepsis 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). \nHospitals are committed to improving care\, outcomes\, and costs; however\, many have expressed they wrestle with where and how to start their quality improvement efforts. \nIPRO is launching a 6-month Sepsis Affinity Group to help support and provide a networking forum specifically for mid-to-large sized hospitals as they work to reduce sepsis-related harm. With the shared goal of accelerating learning and improvement\, participants will have access to content experts and a platform to share experiences\, evidence-based practices\, and tools\, as well as explore successes\, challenges and lessons learned to drive progress on sepsis-related harm. Some topics to be included are sepsis screening\, SEP-1 bundle compliance and reporting\, and more. \n  \nOn behalf of the IPRO HQIC team\, we look forward to your joining and working together with the Sepsis Affinity Group!
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ipro-hqic-sepsis-affinity-group-mid-to-large-sized-hospitals-5/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230420T183544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T150919Z
UID:35422-1686146400-1686150000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Fall and Injury Prevention: Redesigning Post-Fall Management: Prevent Repeat Falls
DESCRIPTION: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 with Dr. Pat Quigley\, Nurse Consultant\, invites you to participate in a patient safety webinar program beginning May 3\, 2023. \nThe Fall and Injury Prevention webinar series features six monthly webinars\, each followed by open forum/coaching sessions. \nWho should attend\nThis program is appropriate for direct healthcare providers\, managers\, administrators\, risk managers\, educators\, and researchers of any discipline who are involved in fall and fall injury prevention programs \nYour participation will\n\nSupport organizational systems and teams to expand program infrastructure and capacity;\nHelp you redesign your fall prevention and injury reduction program; Complement your evaluation program; and\nProvide access to an online learning community to increase exchange of experiences\, innovations\, and best practice implementations.\n\nView Learning Session Slides\nWatch Learning Session Recording\nView Coaching Session Slides\nWatch Coaching Session Recording\nPost-Fall Audit Tool\nPost-Fall Huddle Form
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/fall-and-injury-prevention-redesigning-post-fall-management-prevent-repeat-falls/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230403T133702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T193309Z
UID:35311-1685012400-1685016000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:PROGRAM CANCELLED: Paving the Way for Evidence-Based Care across the Continuum
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Seth Clark\, MD & Juliette Holtzman\, MSW from LifeSpan Addiction Medicine team share their approach to supporting individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder. \nUpon attending this session\, participants will be able to: \n1.       Identify key considerations to support uptake of patient-centered and evidence-based care.\n2.       Explore promising practices for delivering treatment for opioid use disorder.\n3.       Consider steps to enrich treatment efforts across your community. \n  \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/paving-the-way-for-evidence-based-care-across-the-continuum/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home,Opioid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230419T142328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T142328Z
UID:35390-1684422000-1684425600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:LINKS: Furthering Health Equity in Your Community
DESCRIPTION:Description:  \nDuring each session\, we will review a topic of focus: \n– Consider the importance of this health area \n– Explore opportunities for community-based organizations to engage and support community health in this area \n– Share challenges and best practices to expand reach and impact community health. \nJoin our 2023 quarterly forums to explore mutual goals and opportunities to enhance the impact our partnership can have on community health.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/links-furthering-health-equity-in-your-community/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230119T193854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T193854Z
UID:34855-1684418400-1684422000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IPRO HQIC Sepsis Affinity Group: Mid-to-large sized Hospitals
DESCRIPTION:  \nSepsis 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). \nHospitals are committed to improving care\, outcomes\, and costs; however\, many have expressed they wrestle with where and how to start their quality improvement efforts. \nIPRO is launching a 6-month Sepsis Affinity Group to help support and provide a networking forum specifically for mid-to-large sized hospitals as they work to reduce sepsis-related harm. With the shared goal of accelerating learning and improvement\, participants will have access to content experts and a platform to share experiences\, evidence-based practices\, and tools\, as well as explore successes\, challenges and lessons learned to drive progress on sepsis-related harm. Some topics to be included are sepsis screening\, SEP-1 bundle compliance and reporting\, and more. \n  \nOn behalf of the IPRO HQIC team\, we look forward to your joining and working together with the Sepsis Affinity Group!
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ipro-hqic-sepsis-affinity-group-mid-to-large-sized-hospitals-4/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230403T133325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T162534Z
UID:35307-1684407600-1684411200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Universal Precautions in Pain Management: A Person-Centered Approach to Preventing Opioid Misuse
DESCRIPTION:Join Healthcentric Advisors’ Dr. Rebekah Gardner and Marghie Guiliano as well as Jenn McCarthy\, LPC\, New England Rural Health Association\, to explore validated assessment tools\, consider the new CDC prescribing guidelines\, discuss complementary therapies\, and explore tools and resources that will help your team support your patients and community. \nUpon attending this session\, participants will be able to: \n1.       Implement evidence-based assessments of patients’ physical and behavioral needs.\n2.       Describe a holistic treatment plan.\n3.       Access tools and resources to better support patients and the community. \n \nView Slides
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/universal-precautions-in-pain-management-a-person-centered-approach-to-preventing-opioid-misuse/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home,Opioid
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230427T195647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T195710Z
UID:35558-1683810000-1683813600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:HQIC Community of Practice Call: Partnering with Patients & Families to Prevent All-Cause Harm
DESCRIPTION:Preventing all-cause harm continues to be a national priority. In 2016\, an estimated 2.7 million harm events affecting hospital inpatients occurred\, leading to more than 80\,000 deaths at a cost of nearly $29 billion. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services\, nearly 44 percent of these events and deaths could have been prevented. Studies have shown that people who are more involved in their care tend to be more satisfied\, more likely to understand their acute and chronic conditions\, and are able to make informed decisions that can better help them. \nThis event will feature strategies for hospitals and patients/families to engage as partners to ensure the right care is being delivered to the right patient at the right time to foster improvements in patient safety\, health care quality\, patient outcomes and equity\, while also minimizing staff burden. \nPlease Join Us!
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/hqic-community-of-practice-call-partnering-with-patients-families-to-prevent-all-cause-harm/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Quality Improvement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230331T174235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T201304Z
UID:35295-1683810000-1683811800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Rhode Island Tobacco Cessation: Engaging Community Pharmacy
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nCommitting to quit is the first step for your patients. Connecting them with other community resources that can support their journey is critical for their success. \nJoin us for this session\, in which Dr. Anita Jacobson will explore how you can collaborate with community pharmacists to support you patient’s effort to quit for good. \nWatch Recording
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/rhode-island-tobacco-cessation-engaging-community-pharmacy/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230407T125757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T211057Z
UID:35356-1683806400-1683810000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Your Worst Day: The Media at Your Door
DESCRIPTION:Description: Our final session provides the opportunity to share\, ask and hear from experts and other participants related to handling both local and national media and cameras right outside your door. \nIn this session participants will: \n\nDiscuss some of the challenges and mitigation strategies they experience\nDealing with media and rumor control\nCommunicating with families\, dealing with challenging situations\, when the story turns negative on social media\nStaff policies for social media use\n\nTracy Pate\,  \nPublic Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist \nSteve Bosso\, Assistant Fire Chief\, Twinsburg \nWatch Recording
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/your-worst-day-the-media-at-your-door/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230216T202644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T130628Z
UID:35069-1683716400-1683720000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Leaders Forum: Partnership for Community Health - Q2: Medication Management During Transitions Session 2
DESCRIPTION:May Leader’s Forum \nWe have great educational sessions planned to encourage peer-to-peer sharing across our region \nTopic: Medication Management During Transitions \n\nDiscover ways to incorporate enhanced community pharmacy services (at no charge) to support care transitions.\nFirsthand accounts from patients on medication management.\nLearn how pharmacies can support patients with Opioid Use Disorder.\n\nSpeakers \n\nDixie Leikach\, RPh\, MBA\, PRS\, FACA\, CPESN Maryland\nJeffrey Bratberg\, Pharm.D.\,FAPhA\, the University of Rhode island\nJanice Tufte\, Patient Partner\n\n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/leaders-forum-partnership-for-community-health-q2-medication-management-during-transitions-session-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230216T202500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T130726Z
UID:35067-1683212400-1683216000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Leaders Forum: Partnership for Community Health - Q2: Medication Management During Transitions Session 1
DESCRIPTION:May Leader’s Forum \nWe have great educational sessions planned to encourage peer-to-peer sharing across our region \nTopic: Medication Management During Transitions \n\nDiscover ways to incorporate enhanced community pharmacy services (at no charge) to support care transitions.\nFirsthand accounts from patients on medication management.\nLearn how an emergency department enhanced its medication reconciliation process using technology.\n\nSpeakers \n\nDixie Leikach\, RPh\, MBA\, PRS\, FACA\, CPESN Maryland\nErica Fredette\, South Shore Health\nRosie Bartel\, Patient Partner\n\n  \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/leaders-forum-partnership-for-community-health-q2-medication-management-during-transitions-session-1/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T013910
CREATED:20230407T125442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T200343Z
UID:35354-1683201600-1683205200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Your Worst Day: The Impact of Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Description: Community response to emergencies\, whether fire\, flood or natural disasters\, can be traumatizing and harrowing for family\, residents\, patients and staff. The impact can be lasting\, causing transfer trauma and even higher mortality for people living with dementia. This discussion will offer insights and strategies to lessen the impact. \nIn this session participants will: \n\nRecognize the impact of traumatic emergencies on family\, residents\, patients and staff.\nIdentify preparations\, education and training that might be needed now to mitigate problems during or after an emergency.\n\nVince Gildone-EMS Chief \nSue Anne Bell \nWatch Recording
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/your-worst-day-the-impact-of-trauma/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Nursing Home
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