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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20260402T214511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T172839Z
UID:39323-1776423600-1776425400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advance Nursing Home Outcomes with the CMS Quality Program
DESCRIPTION:The CMS Quality Improvement Program offers no-cost\, tailored support to help nursing homes improve quality\, reduce burden\, and strengthen outcomes. IPRO\, along with collaborators Qlarant and Healthcentric Advisors\, is proud to deliver this work and resume support across the Northeast. Select nursing homes will be invited to participate and gain access to: \n• Data insights to target improvement\n• Evidence-based strategies aligned to CMS priorities\n• Expert technical assistance\n• Peer learning opportunities \nREGISTER
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advance-nursing-home-outcomes-with-the-cms-quality-program-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20260402T214112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T214127Z
UID:39317-1776252600-1776254400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advance Nursing Home Outcomes with the CMS Quality Program
DESCRIPTION:The CMS Quality Improvement Program offers no-cost\, tailored support to help nursing homes improve quality\, reduce burden\, and strengthen outcomes. IPRO\, along with collaborators Qlarant and Healthcentric Advisors\, is proud to deliver this work and resume support across the Northeast. Select nursing homes will be invited to participate and gain access to: \n• Data insights to target improvement\n• Evidence-based strategies aligned to CMS priorities\n• Expert technical assistance\n• Peer learning opportunities \nREGISTER \nCan’t make this date? Join us for another session: \n\nApril 17 | 11:00 – 11:30 AM
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advance-nursing-home-outcomes-with-the-cms-quality-program/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20260114T224411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224411Z
UID:38948-1769686200-1769689800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IP3 (Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionists by an Infection Preventionist) Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we bring back our weekly IP3 Office Hours\, where we gather with colleagues to discuss our infection prevention challenges\, solutions\, strategies\, and success stories. IP3 Office Hours repeat every Thursday from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-infection-prevention-for-infection-preventionists-by-an-infection-preventionist-office-hours-7/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Infection Prevention,Nursing Home
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20260114T224335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224335Z
UID:38946-1769081400-1769085000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IP3 (Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionists by an Infection Preventionist) Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we bring back our weekly IP3 Office Hours\, where we gather with colleagues to discuss our infection prevention challenges\, solutions\, strategies\, and success stories. IP3 Office Hours repeat every Thursday from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-infection-prevention-for-infection-preventionists-by-an-infection-preventionist-office-hours-6/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Infection Prevention,Nursing Home
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20260114T223921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224214Z
UID:38944-1768476600-1768480200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IP3 (Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionists by an Infection Preventionist) Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we bring back our weekly IP3 Office Hours\, where we gather with colleagues to discuss our infection prevention challenges\, solutions\, strategies\, and success stories. IP3 Office Hours repeat every Thursday from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-infection-prevention-for-infection-preventionists-by-an-infection-preventionist-office-hours-5/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Infection Prevention,Nursing Home
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20250930T185049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T190028Z
UID:38709-1759248000-1759249800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Quality in Nursing Homes: What’s New in CMS’ Quality Improvement Program
DESCRIPTION:CMS\, through the Mid-Atlantic QIN-QIO\, offers no-cost quality improvement support for eligible nursing homes. Not sure if your facility qualifies? Join a webinar to learn more and see how the program can help your team. \nJoin an informative\, action-oriented webinar for nursing home leaders and care teams. This brief session will provide a comprehensive overview of CMS’ Quality Improvement Program\, spotlighting key focus areas and real-world examples of successful partnerships with the Mid-Atlantic CMS Quality Innovation Network–Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO). \nJoin a session to discover: \n\nHow your organization was selected for this program.\nThe benefits of participating with the Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO and how to enroll.\nStrategies we’ve shared with facilities like yours to address priority areas.\nNew focus areas in the CMS QIN-QIO 13th Scope of Work (SOW)\, including overcoming staffing challenges\, expanding access to behavioral health resources\, enhancing emergency preparedness through drills and exercises\, and integrating technology to improve quality outcomes.\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-quality-in-nursing-homes-whats-new-in-cms-quality-improvement-program/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T211807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T211833Z
UID:38083-1730890800-1730894400@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-7/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T210507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T210507Z
UID:38081-1730813400-1730817000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:SNF Skill Squad:  Dementia Care Change Package
DESCRIPTION:This session will review key elements of the Dementia Care Change Package. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Discover the eight steps to create positive change in dementia care\n2. Review tools and resources you can access \nSpeaker: \nMargie McLaughlin
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/snf-skill-squad-dementia-care-change-package/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20241008T185933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190158Z
UID:38258-1730379600-1730383200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:A Call to Action in Long Term Care & Adult Care Facilities: Caring for People with Substance Use Disorder: Laying the Groundwork\, Addiction 101\, Older Adults\, Nursing
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 31 from 1 to 2 pm ET\nTopic: Laying the Groundwork\, Addiction 101\, Older Adults\, Nursing \nThis series is being offered to educate\, support\, and encourage nursing homes and adult care facilities to care for people with substance use disorders (SUDs)\, to treat co-occurring SUDs\, and to treat medical disorders affecting people with SUDs. \nThe series will provide an educational framework for the multi-workgroup toolkit\, the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Access Policy and Procedure Toolkit for Nursing Homes and Adult Care Facilities\, developed for facilities with modifiable templates of policies and procedures for working with people with SUDs. \nThis integrated educational series ultimately will assist staff in being prepared to deliver quality care to residents with substance use disorders. NAB accreditation available for administrators. ACPE accreditation available for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. \nThere is no cost to participate in this event! \nFeatured speakers in the series include: \n\nPamela Mund\, MD\, Chief of Addiction Medicine State Opioid Treatment Authority\, NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports\nMichele Falkowski\, RN\, BSN\, CARN\, Director of Nursing\, NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports\nAndrew G. Johnson\, HPA-2\, BS\, EMPP\, Manager\, NYS Department of Health Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement\nMichael Balboni\, Executive Director\, & Mary Gracey-White\, RN BSN QCP\, Director of Regulatory Compliance\, Greater New York Health Care Facilities Association\nAnne Myrka\, RPh\, MAT\, CPHQ\, Senior Director\, IPRO QIN-QIO\nRobert C. Accetta\, RPh\, BCGP\, FASCP\, Senior Pharmacist\, IPRO QIN-QIO\nLauren Kelly\, MD\, MPH\, MS\, Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine\, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, New York\, New York\nDr. Jennifer Marie Moore DNP MSN BS RN CNEcl NY-SAFE EMT\, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Coordinator\, Center for Residential Surveillance\, Office of Aging & Long-Term Care\, NYSDOH\nElizabeth Schady\, Program Director\, Office of Drug User Health\, AIDS Institute\, NYSDOH\n\nNAB CEU Applied for Administrators *\n*GNYHCFA is a Certified Sponsor of professional continuing education with the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long-Term Care Administrators (NAB). This educational offering has been submitted to the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approval is pending.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/a-call-to-action-in-long-term-care-adult-care-facilities-caring-for-people-with-substance-use-disorder-laying-the-groundwork-addiction-101-older-adults-nursing/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T205004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T205004Z
UID:38079-1730208600-1730212200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:SNF Skill Squad: Infection Prevention/Personal Protective Equipment Basics
DESCRIPTION:This session will bring to life key elements of infection prevention (IP) in our organization. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Review key elements of IP\n2. Discover ways to help staff become active participants in IP \nSpeaker:\nMary Ellen Casey\, MSN\, RN\, MEd\, CIC
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/snf-skill-squad-infection-prevention-personal-protective-equipment-basics/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T203421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T203421Z
UID:38077-1729681200-1729684800@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-6/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T201746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T201746Z
UID:38075-1729603800-1729607400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:SNF Skill Squad
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will address why an accurate renal function assessment is important for resident health/safety \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Review the available measures of renal function for nursing home residents\n2. Apply the use of the renal function assessment to monitor dosing of medications \nSpeaker:\nTerry Lubowski\, PharmD\, BS\, CPHQ
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/snf-skill-squad/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T201513Z
UID:38073-1729594800-1729598400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IPCO Study Hall
DESCRIPTION:Designed for those who have registered for the AHCA IPCO program\, this session reviews the modules and helps prep staff to acquire their certificate. \nSpeaker:\nDaphne Young
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ipco-study-hall-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T201107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T201107Z
UID:38071-1728999000-1729002600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:SNF Skill Squad: Facility Assessment Tools for Success
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will discuss the value of the facility assessment. \nSpeakers:\nShirlynn Shafer\nTammy Henning
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/snf-skill-squad-facility-assessment-tools-for-success/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T200756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T200756Z
UID:38069-1728471600-1728475200@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-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T200131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T200212Z
UID:38067-1728394200-1728397800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:SNF Skill Squad: Falls and Risk Reduction Pearls
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will describe quality measures related to falls\, discuss the role of the interdisciplinary team in communication about falls\, and identify high-risk medications to both avoid and consider for a gradual dose reduction (GDR). \nSpeakers:\nDarlene Shoemaker\, MS\, RN\, BC\nRobert Accetta\, RPh\, BCGP\, FASCP
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/snf-skill-squad-falls-and-risk-reduction-pearls/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T195802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T195802Z
UID:38065-1727789400-1727793000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:SNF Skill Squad: Nursing Process and Assessment Skills
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will go over the nursing process (assessment\, diagnosis\, planning\, implementation\, and evaluation). \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Discuss the basics of physical and mental assessments\n2. Talk about how to identify a nursing diagnosis\n3. Explain how to implement your plan of action\n4. Describe how to create an effective evaluation \nSpeaker:\nDaphne Young
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/snf-skill-squad-nursing-process-and-assessment-skills/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T194043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T194043Z
UID:38063-1727262000-1727265600@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-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T193711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T193752Z
UID:38059-1727184600-1727188200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:SNF Skill Squad: Documentation and Care Planning
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will review documentation-related challenges and essential care planning principles. \nSpeaker:\nAmy Stackman
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/snf-skill-squad-documentation-and-care-planning/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240823T142613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T142613Z
UID:38106-1726675200-1726678800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:QAPI Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:QAPI Office Hours offer a highly interactive learning experience using Google’s Jamboard\, allowing participants to ask questions and share experiences about QI topics. Give it a try! \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Explore various ways to use data in your QAPI process\n2. Discover how to utilize data to tell a story
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/qapi-office-hours-6/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T193336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T193336Z
UID:38057-1726579800-1726583400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:SNF Skill Squad: Using Your Standard Analytic Report (SAR) to Prioritize Quality Improvement Efforts
DESCRIPTION:This session will review the data available in the quarterly SAR reports. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Describe the quality measure data included in the SAR\n2. Discuss how to compare facility performance to state and national averages\n3. Explain how to utilize the data to identify quality measures for improving your Five-Star Rating \nSpeakers:\nJacky Haskell\, MS\nEmily Patry\, MS
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/snf-skill-squad-using-your-standard-analytic-report-sar-to-prioritize-quality-improvement-efforts/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T192338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T192338Z
UID:38055-1726570800-1726574400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IPCO Study Hall
DESCRIPTION:Designed for those who have registered for the AHCA IPCO program\, this session reviews the modules and helps prep staff to acquire their certificate. \nSpeaker:\nDaphne Young
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ipco-study-hall/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T185915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T185915Z
UID:38050-1725975000-1725978600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:SNF Skill Squad: Understanding the “Science” of the STARs
DESCRIPTION:Leaders\, new and old within nursing homes understand the 5 STAR system at a high level\, but often don’t realize or understand the nuances and “science” behind the 5 STAR rating. In this session\, we will dive deeper into the quality measure (QM) rating. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Understand and explore resources for the 5 STAR system\, specifically the QM rating\n2. Learn about the QMs and how residents trigger them\n3. Learn how to identify areas of improvement \nSpeaker:\nJosh Clodius\, LNHA
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/snf-skill-squad-understanding-the-science-of-the-stars/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T185508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T185508Z
UID:38048-1725458400-1725462000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:QAPI Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:QAPI Office Hours offer a highly interactive learning experience using Google’s Jamboard\, allowing participants to ask questions and share experiences about QI topics. Give it a try! \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Explore various ways to use data in your QAPI process\n2. Discover how to utilize data to tell a story
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/qapi-office-hours-5/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T185234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T185234Z
UID:38046-1725370200-1725373800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:SNF Skill Squad: Documentation of Immunizations Within MDS
DESCRIPTION:To realize the maximum benefits of immunizations\, a coordinated effort is required to increase vaccination coverage and ensure high-quality data are available to inform clinical and public health\ninterventions. Learn more about this important topic during this session. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Discover the connection between MDS and immunization data\n2. Review practices that  ensure effectiveness in reporting
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/snf-skill-squad-documentation-of-immunizations-within-mds/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T182223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T182223Z
UID:38042-1724842800-1724846400@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/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20240820T181212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T181212Z
UID:38037-1724765400-1724769000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:SNF Skill Squad: After Action Reports/HOTWASH
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will discuss all that is needed to complete an After Action Report (AAR) following an event. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Explain what AARs are and their importance\n2. Describe AAR processes and components\n3. Discuss best practices for conducting an AAR \nSpeaker:\nShane Durkee
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/snf-skill-squad-after-action-reports-hotwash/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20231221T202715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T202715Z
UID:36967-1703145600-1703178000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Nursing Home Readmission Affinity Group: Moving Beyond Your QAPI Committee: A Culture for Safe\, Reliable and Quality Care
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 11\, 2024\n1:30 – 2:30 pm ET | 12:30 – 1:30 pm CT\n\n\n\n\nSUMMARY:\nIn this session\, we will assess your culture of safe\, reliable\, and effective care\, complete your self-assessment and identify strategies to improve your quality culture. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nUnderstand the impact of your organization’s culture on performance improvement.\nComplete a self-assessment using the Framework for Safe\, Reliable and Effective Care.\nIdentify two to four strategies to move your quality culture forward.\n\nPlease invite your MD/DO\, PA\, NP colleagues\,\nand members of your QAA committee!
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/nursing-home-readmission-affinity-group-moving-beyond-your-qapi-committee-a-culture-for-safe-reliable-and-quality-care/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
CREATED:20231121T202739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T202739Z
UID:36897-1702387800-1702391400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Roadmap for 2024 QAPI: Laying Your Foundation
DESCRIPTION:SUMMARY:\nDuring this first session in our four-part QAPI series\, providers will learn how to build upon their current QAPI strengths and expand and sustain a culture of quality that engages leaders\, frontline staff\, patients\, residents\, care partners and the community. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n1. Assess the current state of QAPI and identify priorities for 2024.\n2. Identify key structural elements for effective meetings.\n3. Learn how to utilize a QAPI calendar as a roadmap for monitoring data and identifying quality initiatives.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/creating-your-roadmap-for-2024-qapi-laying-your-foundation/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T010101
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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