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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T160346
CREATED:20240315T162601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T190345Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T160346
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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:20240911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T160346
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T160346
CREATED:20250930T185707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T195121Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T160346
CREATED:20260402T205545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T212309Z
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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:20260417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T160346
CREATED:20260402T210401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T212727Z
UID:39313-1776414600-1776416400@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
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advance-hospital-outcomes-with-the-cms-quality-program/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T160346
CREATED:20260424T160109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T203806Z
UID:39661-1777636800-1777638600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Optimize Hospital Technology with No-Cost Support from CMS’ Quality Improvement Program
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re strengthening patient portals\, optimizing your EHR\, preparing for the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA™) and prior authorization changes\, or moving toward “zero-touch” workflows\, this 30-minute session will highlight how no-cost support can help accelerate your progress. \nParticipating with the Mid-Atlantic or Northeast CMS QIN-QIO\, you will gain: \n\nPractical strategies to improve patient access and satisfaction\nGuidance on interoperability\, TEFCA™ readiness\, and data exchange\nApproaches to streamline workflows\, including “kill the clipboard” initiatives\nSupport to align technology with quality reporting and CMS programs\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/optimize-hospital-technology-with-no-cost-support-from-cms-quality-improvement-program/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Hospital event
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