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 […]
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. The Fall and Injury Prevention […]
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. In this session participants will: […]
May Leader's Forum We have great educational sessions planned to encourage peer-to-peer sharing across our region Topic: Medication Management During Transitions Discover ways to incorporate enhanced community pharmacy services (at no charge) to support care transitions. Firsthand accounts from patients on medication management. Learn how an emergency department enhanced its medication reconciliation process using technology. […]