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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
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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:20260616T211052Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T175739Z
CREATED:20260710T175739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T175739Z
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SUMMARY:Prepare Now for Influenza Season: Integrating Influenza Prevention into LTC QAPI Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO for an educational session designed to help long-term care (LTC) teams strengthen influenza preparedness\, improve vaccination efforts\, and integrate prevention strategies into their Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n \n\nInfluenza risks and impact in LTC settings.\nKey steps for seasonal vaccination preparedness.\nStrategies to improve resident and staff vaccination rates.\nHow to use surveillance data to drive improvement.\nPractical ways to incorporate influenza prevention into QAPI activities and performance improvement projects.\n\nProtect residents\, strengthen staff preparedness\, and position your facility for a successful respiratory virus season through proactive planning and data-driven quality improvement. \nTuesday\, July 21 from 11:30 am to 12 pm with Melanie Ronda\, MSN\, RN\, LTC-CIP\, CPHQ and Mary Ellen Casey\, MSN\, RN\, M.Ed.\, CIC. \nREGISTER
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/prepare-now-for-influenza-season-integrating-influenza-prevention-into-ltc-qapi-programs/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T123000
DTSTAMP:20260723T225146Z
CREATED:20260723T202507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T225146Z
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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/
LOCATION:Online via Teams Events
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260723T225547Z
CREATED:20260723T203541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T225547Z
UID:40560-1786536000-1786537800@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 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T123000
DTSTAMP:20260721T211129Z
CREATED:20260721T210818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T211129Z
UID:40531-1786609800-1786624200@qi.ipro.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260721T211250Z
CREATED:20260721T211250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T211250Z
UID:40535-1786696200-1786710600@qi.ipro.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T123000
DTSTAMP:20260723T225623Z
CREATED:20260723T203628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T225623Z
UID:40563-1787140800-1787142600@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.  \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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T225052Z
UID:40566-1787745600-1787747400@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-4/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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