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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T201513Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
CREATED:20240820T201746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T201746Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T123000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
CREATED:20260616T165746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T210958Z
UID:39737-1782216000-1782217800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:What Can The Quality Improvement Organization Do For You?
DESCRIPTION:CMS is offering no-cost support for nursing homes\, but time is running out to join.\n  \nThrough the Northeast CMS QIN-QIO\, nursing homes can access resources\, technical assistance\, and learning opportunities to support key priorities\, including: \n\nEmergency preparedness\nFall reduction\nInfection prevention\nRehospitalization reduction\nQuality improvement\nAnd more…\n\nWant to Learn More?\nRegister for our upcoming informational sessions below. \n\nRegister for Tuesday\, June 23 from 12 to 12:30 pm ET\nRegister for Thursday\, June 25 from 2 to 2:30 pm ET\n\nProgram participants have access to support through May 2030\, but enrollment is time-limited. Enroll now to secure your spot.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/what-can-the-quality-improvement-organization-do-for-you/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Emergency Preparedness,Free event,Infection Prevention,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T150151
CREATED:20260616T170245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T211052Z
UID:39740-1782396000-1782397800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:What Can The Quality Improvement Organization Do For You?
DESCRIPTION:CMS is offering no-cost support for nursing homes\, but time is running out to join.\n  \nThrough the Northeast CMS QIN-QIO\, nursing homes can access resources\, technical assistance\, and learning opportunities to support key priorities\, including: \n\nEmergency preparedness\nFall reduction\nInfection prevention\nRehospitalization reduction\nQuality improvement\nAnd more…\n\nWant to Learn More?\nRegister for our upcoming informational session below. \n\nRegister for Thursday\, June 25 from 2 to 2:30 pm ET\n\nProgram participants have access to support through May 2030\, but enrollment is time-limited. Enroll now to secure your spot.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/what-can-the-quality-improvement-organization-do-for-you-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Emergency Preparedness,Free event,Infection Prevention,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement
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