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SUMMARY:First Steps on the Pathway to Prevention for the Beginner Infection Preventionist Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a beginner infection preventionist? Join us for a workshop on Thursday\, August 13 and Friday\, August 14 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. \nThis eight-hour training is designed for new infection preventionists and is limited to enrolled nursing homes in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO program. \nRegistration is limited\, so secure your spot today! Fill out this form to indicate your interest and we will send you links to join each session shortly. If you aren’t enrolled\, we will reach out to you to get you signed up.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/first-steps-on-the-pathway-to-prevention-for-the-beginner-infection-preventionist-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000
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SUMMARY:Workforce Watercooler
DESCRIPTION:Quick conversations. Practical solutions.  \nJoin us every Wednesday at 12 pm ET for a 15-minute peer-to-peer session for nursing homes to tackle real-time workforce challenges – together. \nHow It Works\nOne or a few topics each week\nWe’ll discuss one to three very specific workforce challenges depending on the time available. \n15-minute peer discussion\nShare experiences\, ask questions\, and get input from other healthcare organizations. \nSolution sharing\nHear quick tips\, proven strategies\, and what’s working (and what’s not). \nTake it back and use it\nImplement what fits your team’s needs right away. \nShort time. Big impact.  \nExamples of Topics\n\nTwo nurses called out sick for the next shift – how do we safely cover?\nLast-minute call-outs – what are your backup plans?\nManaging agency costs while maintaining quality\nFloating staff – what’s working (and what isn’t)?\nEngaging aides and CNAs in retention efforts\nSupporting evening/night shift staffing\nOnboarding new hires – tips for smoother starts\n\nYou bring the challenge. We’ll bring the collective wisdom.  \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler-3/
LOCATION:Online via Teams Events
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260723T225052Z
CREATED:20260723T203727Z
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SUMMARY:Workforce Watercooler
DESCRIPTION:Quick conversations. Practical solutions.  \nJoin us every Wednesday at 12 pm ET for a 15-minute peer-to-peer session for nursing homes to tackle real-time workforce challenges – together. \nHow It Works\nOne or a few topics each week\nWe’ll discuss one to three very specific workforce challenges depending on the time available. \n15-minute peer discussion\nShare experiences\, ask questions\, and get input from other healthcare organizations. \nSolution sharing\nHear quick tips\, proven strategies\, and what’s working (and what’s not). \nTake it back and use it\nImplement what fits your team’s needs right away. \nShort time. Big impact.  \nExamples of Topics\n\nTwo nurses called out sick for the next shift – how do we safely cover?\nLast-minute call-outs – what are your backup plans?\nManaging agency costs while maintaining quality\nFloating staff – what’s working (and what isn’t)?\nEngaging aides and CNAs in retention efforts\nSupporting evening/night shift staffing\nOnboarding new hires – tips for smoother starts\n\nYou bring the challenge. We’ll bring the collective wisdom.  \nWhat to Expect\n\nPractical\, real-world conversations\nNo long presentations -just what you need\nPeer perspectives from other nursing homes\nActionable takeaways you can use the same day\n\nPerfect if You Are…\n\nFacing a staffing shortage\nLooking for fresh ideas\nWanting to learn from peers\nShort on time and want high-value solutions\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler-4/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T125525Z
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SUMMARY:Workforce Watercooler
DESCRIPTION:Quick conversations. Practical solutions.  \nJoin us every Wednesday at 12 pm ET for a 15-minute peer-to-peer session for nursing homes to tackle real-time workforce challenges – together. \nHow It Works\nOne or a few topics each week\nWe’ll discuss one to three very specific workforce challenges depending on the time available. \n15-minute peer discussion\nShare experiences\, ask questions\, and get input from other healthcare organizations. \nSolution sharing\nHear quick tips\, proven strategies\, and what’s working (and what’s not). \nTake it back and use it\nImplement what fits your team’s needs right away. \nShort time. Big impact.  \nExamples of Topics\n\nTwo nurses called out sick for the next shift – how do we safely cover?\nLast-minute call-outs – what are your backup plans?\nManaging agency costs while maintaining quality\nFloating staff – what’s working (and what isn’t)?\nEngaging aides and CNAs in retention efforts\nSupporting evening/night shift staffing\nOnboarding new hires – tips for smoother starts\n\nYou bring the challenge. We’ll bring the collective wisdom.  \nWhat to Expect\n\nPractical\, real-world conversations\nNo long presentations -just what you need\nPeer perspectives from other nursing homes\nActionable takeaways you can use the same day\n\nPerfect if You Are…\n\nFacing a staffing shortage\nLooking for fresh ideas\nWanting to learn from peers\nShort on time and want high-value solutions\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler-5/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T123000
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CREATED:20261005T125632Z
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SUMMARY:Workforce Watercooler
DESCRIPTION:Quick conversations. Practical solutions.  \nJoin us every Wednesday at 12 pm ET for a 15-minute peer-to-peer session for nursing homes to tackle real-time workforce challenges – together. \nHow It Works\nOne or a few topics each week\nWe’ll discuss one to three very specific workforce challenges depending on the time available. \n15-minute peer discussion\nShare experiences\, ask questions\, and get input from other healthcare organizations. \nSolution sharing\nHear quick tips\, proven strategies\, and what’s working (and what’s not). \nTake it back and use it\nImplement what fits your team’s needs right away. \nShort time. Big impact.  \nExamples of Topics\n\nTwo nurses called out sick for the next shift – how do we safely cover?\nLast-minute call-outs – what are your backup plans?\nManaging agency costs while maintaining quality\nFloating staff – what’s working (and what isn’t)?\nEngaging aides and CNAs in retention efforts\nSupporting evening/night shift staffing\nOnboarding new hires – tips for smoother starts\n\nYou bring the challenge. We’ll bring the collective wisdom.  \nWhat to Expect\n\nPractical\, real-world conversations\nNo long presentations -just what you need\nPeer perspectives from other nursing homes\nActionable takeaways you can use the same day\n\nPerfect if You Are…\n\nFacing a staffing shortage\nLooking for fresh ideas\nWanting to learn from peers\nShort on time and want high-value solutions\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler-6/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T113000
DTSTAMP:20261015T162750Z
CREATED:20261015T162623Z
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SUMMARY:Falls Prevention Affinity Group: Six-Session Series for Nursing Home Teams Kickoff Session
DESCRIPTION:Join your peers from throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO regions to take a deep dive into falls prevention. During these hands-on sessions\, we will share best practices for analyzing falls data\, review benchmarking and root cause analyses\, select\, test\, and implement interventions to improve falls rates\, and celebrate our successes. \nJoin one of our four cohorts and select the dates/times that work best for your team. Sessions begin Tuesday\, October 27. \nInterested? Learn more at our kick-off session on Tuesday\, October 20 from 11 to 11:30 am ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/falls-prevention-affinity-group-six-session-series-for-nursing-home-teams/
LOCATION:Online via Teams Events
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T123000
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SUMMARY:Workforce Watercooler
DESCRIPTION:Quick conversations. Practical solutions.  \nJoin us every Wednesday at 12 pm ET for a 15-minute peer-to-peer session for nursing homes to tackle real-time workforce challenges – together. \nHow It Works\nOne or a few topics each week\nWe’ll discuss one to three very specific workforce challenges depending on the time available. \n15-minute peer discussion\nShare experiences\, ask questions\, and get input from other healthcare organizations. \nSolution sharing\nHear quick tips\, proven strategies\, and what’s working (and what’s not). \nTake it back and use it\nImplement what fits your team’s needs right away. \nShort time. Big impact.  \nExamples of Topics\n\nTwo nurses called out sick for the next shift – how do we safely cover?\nLast-minute call-outs – what are your backup plans?\nManaging agency costs while maintaining quality\nFloating staff – what’s working (and what isn’t)?\nEngaging aides and CNAs in retention efforts\nSupporting evening/night shift staffing\nOnboarding new hires – tips for smoother starts\n\nYou bring the challenge. We’ll bring the collective wisdom.  \nWhat to Expect\n\nPractical\, real-world conversations\nNo long presentations -just what you need\nPeer perspectives from other nursing homes\nActionable takeaways you can use the same day\n\nPerfect if You Are…\n\nFacing a staffing shortage\nLooking for fresh ideas\nWanting to learn from peers\nShort on time and want high-value solutions\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler-7/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20261014T003812Z
CREATED:20261014T003812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T003812Z
UID:43123-1792591200-1792594800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Healthcare Quality Technology (AHQT): Survey Walkthrough & Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO Digital Health team for a live session for enrolled skilled nursing facilities to view a walkthrough of the AHQT Survey. This informational session will provide guidance on completing each section of the AHQT Survey and answer any questions you may have. This is an opportunity to receive real-time support\, clarify requirements\, and ensure your organization’s AHQT Survey is completed accurately and efficiently. If members of your IT Support or Quality teams are involved in completing the survey\, please invite them to attend as well. We look forward to supporting your AHQT Survey completion and helping address any technical or operational questions. \n\nSkilled Nursing Facility Registration: \nRegister Here →
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advancing-healthcare-quality-technology-ahqt-survey-walkthrough-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T123000
DTSTAMP:20261005T130042Z
CREATED:20261005T130042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T130042Z
UID:42831-1793188800-1793190600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Watercooler
DESCRIPTION:Quick conversations. Practical solutions.  \nJoin us every Wednesday at 12 pm ET for a 15-minute peer-to-peer session for nursing homes to tackle real-time workforce challenges – together. \nHow It Works\nOne or a few topics each week\nWe’ll discuss one to three very specific workforce challenges depending on the time available. \n15-minute peer discussion\nShare experiences\, ask questions\, and get input from other healthcare organizations. \nSolution sharing\nHear quick tips\, proven strategies\, and what’s working (and what’s not). \nTake it back and use it\nImplement what fits your team’s needs right away. \nShort time. Big impact.  \nExamples of Topics\n\nTwo nurses called out sick for the next shift – how do we safely cover?\nLast-minute call-outs – what are your backup plans?\nManaging agency costs while maintaining quality\nFloating staff – what’s working (and what isn’t)?\nEngaging aides and CNAs in retention efforts\nSupporting evening/night shift staffing\nOnboarding new hires – tips for smoother starts\n\nYou bring the challenge. We’ll bring the collective wisdom.  \nWhat to Expect\n\nPractical\, real-world conversations\nNo long presentations -just what you need\nPeer perspectives from other nursing homes\nActionable takeaways you can use the same day\n\nPerfect if You Are…\n\nFacing a staffing shortage\nLooking for fresh ideas\nWanting to learn from peers\nShort on time and want high-value solutions\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler-8/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T163000
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CREATED:20261022T155920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T160039Z
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SUMMARY:First Steps on the Pathway to Prevention for the Beginner Infection Preventionist Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a beginner infection preventionist (IP)? Join us for a workshop on Tuesday\, November 3 from 8 am to 4:30 pm. \nThis 8-hour training is designed for new IPs in long-term care. This workshop equips beginner IPs with the core knowledge\, regulatory understanding\, and practical tools needed to implement an effective infection control program.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/first-steps-on-the-pathway-to-prevention-for-the-beginner-infection-preventionist-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention,Nursing Home
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