LINKS: Supporting Individuals with or at Risk for Diabetes
2023-11-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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 goals and opportunities to enhance the impact our partnership can have on community health.

Recognizing and Responding to an Opioid-Involved Breathing Emergency
2023-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 facts related to medications for opioid use disorder, passive fentanyl exposure, various naloxone formulations, and liability concerns.

Speaker
Anita Jacobson, PharmD
Clinical Professor; Program Director, Community First Responder Program (CFRP)
University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Dr. 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
The 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.
Social 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.
Licensed 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.
Nursing 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.
PROGRAM EVALUATION
All participants will have the opportunity to evaluate the educational sessions, speakers and identify educational needs.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CE CREDIT
A 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.
FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Relevant conflicts of interest will be disclosed to participants at the start of the educational activity.

Overview of CMS Requirements for Hospital Discharges to Post-Acute Care Providers
2024-03-27 13:00 - 14:00
(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 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.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Case Management, Discharge Planners, Social Workers, Admissions, Quality Improvement Teams

SPEAKERS
Gail Gresko, Sr. Quality Improvement Specialist
Patrick Archambeault, MS, RN, CCM, Assistant Director

Leaders Forum 2024 Session #2
2024-04-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-31 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 contribute to the network’s learnings.

Hospitals in Action: Promising Workplace Violence Prevention Strategies for Safer Care
2024-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Online via WebEx
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.
Join 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.
Learning Objectives:
• Hear from leaders from diverse hospital settings about successes, challenges and lessons learned from their unique workplace violence prevention journey
• Review key components of system-wide workplace violence prevention programs and the impact on workforce safety
• Identify key strategies and actionable steps healthcare leaders can take to effectively address workplace violence
Who Should Attend:
Hospital leaders, nurses, physicians, front-line and Emergency Department staff, security and safety team specialists, risk management, employee/occupational health, patient safety and quality professionals

NHSN Office Hours
2024-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
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.
Speaker:
Josh Clodius, LNHA

Advancing Hospital Quality and Safety: No-Cost Support from CMS
2025-10-03 11:00 - 11:30
The Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO is offering no-cost quality improvement support for hospitals.
Not sure if you’re eligible? Join one of our brief webinars to learn more and find out how your organization can benefit.
In this session, we’ll discuss:

How QIO participation supports CMS quality reporting and payment success.
Practical strategies to improve care quality and safety.
Success stories from Mid-Atlantic hospitals.

Can’t attend? Schedule a one-on-one conversation with your local Quality Improvement Advisor to learn more and check your eligibility.

Advance Hospital Outcomes with the CMS Quality Program
2026-04-16 12:30 - 13:00 | Online via WebEx
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.
Your hospital has been identified for potential participation and is eligible to receive:

Data-driven insights to reduce readmissions and avoidable utilization
Evidence-based strategies to improve patient safety and outcomes
Expert technical assistance aligned to your hospital’s priorities
Peer learning and collaboration with hospitals across the region

REGISTER
Can’t make this date? Join us for another session:
• Friday, April 17 | 8:30–9:00 AM

Advance Hospital Outcomes with the CMS Quality Program
2026-04-17 08:30 - 09:00 | Online via WebEx
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.
Your hospital has been identified for potential participation and is eligible to receive:

Data-driven insights to reduce readmissions and avoidable utilization
Evidence-based strategies to improve patient safety and outcomes
Expert technical assistance aligned to your hospital’s priorities
Peer learning and collaboration with hospitals across the region

REGISTER

Optimize Hospital Technology with No-Cost Support from CMS’ Quality Improvement Program
2026-05-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Online via WebEx
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.
Participating with the Mid-Atlantic or Northeast CMS QIN-QIO, you will gain:

Practical strategies to improve patient access and satisfaction
Guidance on interoperability, TEFCA™ readiness, and data exchange
Approaches to streamline workflows, including “kill the clipboard” initiatives
Support to align technology with quality reporting and CMS programs

REGISTER
