Hospitals and health systems are working to address the non-medical factors that influence health, known as social determinants of health (SDOH). Although not yet widely adopted, Z-codes are important to your strategy. In this session, you will hear how a hospital—through a pilot with their EHR vendor—advanced their SDOH strategy while embracing their organizational culture. […]
Session Topic: Management of Patients with Chronic Conditions: Kidney Health: CKD Description: CKD affects more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults. For patients with diabetes or high blood pressure, the risk for CKD is even greater. Interventions that can slow progression of CKD include early identification, controlling blood pressure, controlling blood glucose, reducing albuminuria, eating […]
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 […]
Description: In 2018, 55.1% of adult smokers (21.5 million) said that they had made a quit attempt in the past year. As a healthcare provider you can support their efforts. […]
Join us for a webinar featuring subject matter experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to learn about a comprehensive strategy to reduce hospital acquired infections (HAI). […]
Description: In this real-world presentation, healthcare providers who have firsthand experience with emergency events will share their stories and insights to aid listeners in their own emergency planning In this session participants will: Identify key components of emergency plans. Recognize, in comparison to the stories shared, if their emergency plans and staff are prepared for […]
Description: Providing support is essential. Join us for this interactive session with Julia Doherty of the Rhode Island Department of Health. During this session, Julia will review options and the […]
Sepsis 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). Hospitals are committed to improving care, outcomes, […]
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 […]
Join us to learn about promising practices from Berkshire Health, Vermont CARES and the NH Harm Reduction program. We welcome you to share about your efforts too! Upon attending […]
Description: Collaboration is the key to success in preparing for and navigating an actual emergency. Hear the stories of those who have managed the emergency response during Hurricane Michael, a […]
Anyone can develop sepsis, a life-threatening, complex and challenging condition to manage. There are significant human and financial costs associated with it. Every year more than 1.7 million adults in […]