CMS QIN-QIO

QAPI Office Hours
2024-09-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Online via Zoom
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!
Learning Objectives:
1. Explore various ways to use data in your QAPI process
2. Discover how to utilize data to tell a story

SNF Skill Squad: Understanding the “Science” of the STARs
2024-09-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
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.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand and explore resources for the 5 STAR system, specifically the QM rating
2. Learn about the QMs and how residents trigger them
3. Learn how to identify areas of improvement
Speaker:
Josh Clodius, LNHA

NHSN Office Hours
2024-09-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-06 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

IPCO Study Hall
2024-09-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
Designed for those who have registered for the AHCA IPCO program, this session reviews the modules and helps prep staff to acquire their certificate.
Speaker:
Daphne Young

SNF Skill Squad: Using Your Standard Analytic Report (SAR) to Prioritize Quality Improvement Efforts
2024-09-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
This session will review the data available in the quarterly SAR reports.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the quality measure data included in the SAR
2. Discuss how to compare facility performance to state and national averages
3. Explain how to utilize the data to identify quality measures for improving your Five-Star Rating
Speakers:
Jacky Haskell, MS
Emily Patry, MS

SNF Skill Squad: Documentation and Care Planning
2024-09-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
In this session, we will review documentation-related challenges and essential care planning principles.
Speaker:
Amy Stackman

SNF Skill Squad: Nursing Process and Assessment Skills
2024-10-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
In this session, we will go over the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the basics of physical and mental assessments
2. Talk about how to identify a nursing diagnosis
3. Explain how to implement your plan of action
4. Describe how to create an effective evaluation
Speaker:
Daphne Young

SNF Skill Squad: Falls and Risk Reduction Pearls
2024-10-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
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).
Speakers:
Darlene Shoemaker, MS, RN, BC
Robert Accetta, RPh, BCGP, FASCP

SNF Skill Squad: Facility Assessment Tools for Success
2024-10-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
In this session, we will discuss the value of the facility assessment.
Speakers:
Shirlynn Shafer
Tammy Henning

SNF Skill Squad
2024-10-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
In this session, we will address why an accurate renal function assessment is important for resident health/safety
Learning Objectives:
1. Review the available measures of renal function for nursing home residents
2. Apply the use of the renal function assessment to monitor dosing of medications
Speaker:
Terry Lubowski, PharmD, BS, CPHQ

SNF Skill Squad: Infection Prevention/Personal Protective Equipment Basics
2024-10-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
This session will bring to life key elements of infection prevention (IP) in our organization.
Learning Objectives:
1. Review key elements of IP
2. Discover ways to help staff become active participants in IP
Speaker:
Mary Ellen Casey, MSN, RN, MEd, CIC

SNF Skill Squad: Dementia Care Change Package
2024-11-05 13:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
This session will review key elements of the Dementia Care Change Package.
Learning Objectives:
1. Discover the eight steps to create positive change in dementia care
2. Review tools and resources you can access
Speaker:
Margie McLaughlin

Outpatient Providers: Transition to MIPS Value Pathways Webinar
2025-12-17 12:00 - 12:30 | Online via WebEx
Join us as we discuss the transition from the traditional MIPS program to the MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) and how reporting will change under the new program. Providers who are voluntarily participating or those preparing to make the transition to MVPs can receive direct, no-cost support by partnering with the Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO. We can provide support on MIPS to review progress across the MIPS categories and identify areas for quick impact.

Advancing Outpatient Care Through Shared Learning
2026-04-17 11:30 - 12:00 | Online via Teams Events
Join the QIN-QIO peer-to-peer call where outpatient practices exchange practical strategies, navigate barriers, and strengthen care through shared experience.
What We’ll Discuss:
Improving Patient Outcomes

Chronic disease management strategies
Behavioral health integration
Workforce development
Care Coordination
…Plus other topics that matter most to outpatient practices

Why Attend?

Share real-world experiences
Learn practical, peer-driven strategies
Connect with outpatient leaders
Contribute to ongoing topic development

REGISTER HERE
Can’t make this date? Join us for another session:

Friday, April 24 | 11:30 AM–12:00 PM

Advancing Outpatient Care Through Shared Learning
2026-04-24 11:30 - 12:00 | Online via Teams Events
Join the QIN-QIO peer-to-peer call where outpatient practices exchange practical strategies, navigate barriers, and strengthen care through shared experience.
What We’ll Discuss:
Improving Patient Outcomes

Chronic disease management strategies
Behavioral health integration
Workforce development
Care Coordination
…Plus other topics that matter most to outpatient practices

Why Attend?

Share real-world experiences
Learn practical, peer-driven strategies
Connect with outpatient leaders
Contribute to ongoing topic development

REGISTER HERE
