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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180124
CREATED:20240820T211807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T211833Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180124
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:20260403T180124
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:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180124
CREATED:20241004T182201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T182201Z
UID:38236-1730379600-1730383200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness Planning (EPP) Series Part Two: Practical Strategies for Managing Behavioral Health Needs of Nursing Home Residents
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 31 from 1 to 2 pm ET\n \nRegistration is required for this event.\nLearning Objectives\nIn this webinar\, we will:\n1. Identify three strategies for management of behavioral health conditions\n2. Understand symptom presentation at different phases of common serious mental illnesses\n3. Describe the difference between interventions planned for lower- and higher-intensity behavioral health symptoms \nWho Should Attend\nLong-Term Care\, Hospital\, and Clinic\n• EPP Coordinators\n• Nurses\n• Quality Professionals \n\n\n\nSpeaker\nJacob Berelowitz\, LNHA\, LMSW\, CPHQ\, CCM\nProgram Director\, Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities \nJacob serves as the Program Director of the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities. He has 15 years of clinical and administrative leadership experience as a nursing home administrator\, director of social work\, and social worker. \nHe has served at nursing homes ranging in size from 50 to 700+ beds and has designed and implemented specialized nursing home units and programs to serve the behavioral health needs of residents. \nDually licensed as a nursing home administrator and master social worker\, he holds a master’s degree in social work from New York University and is also a certified professional in healthcare quality and a certified case manager.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/emergency-preparedness-planning-epp-series-part-two-practical-strategies-for-managing-behavioral-health-needs-of-nursing-home-residents/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Emergency Preparedness,Free event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180124
CREATED:20240920T151009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T184450Z
UID:38160-1730372400-1730376000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IPRO Health Equity Event: Announcing the IPRO Health Equity Action Framework
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 26\, 2024\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nJoin IPRO for an introduction to the IPRO Health Equity Action Framework. IPRO developed this resource to: \n\nHelp organizations identify and address disparities using a systematic approach\nPromote the use of evidence-based interventions\nIllustrate how to use performance measures to track\, monitor\, and evaluate the interventions\n\nWho should attend? Individuals responsible for implementing health equity initiatives within an organization such as: \n\nChief Equity Officer\nV.P. of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\nDirector of Equity or Quality\nAnd their staff
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ipro-health-equity-event-announcing-the-ipro-health-equity-action-framework/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180124
CREATED:20240802T202708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T202708Z
UID:37967-1730372400-1730374200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionist by Infection Preventionists (IP3)
DESCRIPTION:Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda\, MSN\, RN and Mary Ellen Casey\, MSN\, RN\, M.Ed.\, CIC every Thursday at 11 am ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/infection-prevention-for-infection-preventionist-by-infection-preventionists-ip3-16/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180124
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:20241024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180124
CREATED:20240802T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T200532Z
UID:37965-1729767600-1729769400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionist by Infection Preventionists (IP3)
DESCRIPTION:Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda\, MSN\, RN and Mary Ellen Casey\, MSN\, RN\, M.Ed.\, CIC every Thursday at 11 am ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/infection-prevention-for-infection-preventionist-by-infection-preventionists-ip3-15/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180124
CREATED:20240805T124847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T181442Z
UID:37998-1729695600-1729699200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:2024 IPRO QIN-QIO Leaders Forum: Fall Session #2
DESCRIPTION:Join healthcare leaders from across the IPRO network on October 23 from 3 pm to 4 pm ET for an engaging session exploring innovative ways healthcare is evolving beyond traditional brick-and-mortar settings. We’ll focus on partnerships and services designed to meet communities’ unique needs\, highlighting how coalitions\, mobile clinics\, and telehealth are transforming access and improving health outcomes. \nThis session will feature real-world examples demonstrating how collaborative efforts can create a more responsive healthcare system. We’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise from these innovative approaches and how they can be tailored to diverse community needs. \nIf you are a care transitions/care manager\, quality leader\, practice manager\, nursing home administrator\, home health leader\, or other healthcare stakeholder\, please contribute your expertise and experience to this unique Leader Forum. \nTogether\, we can inspire new ideas and foster collaboration to enhance healthcare delivery in our communities.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/2024-ipro-qin-qio-leader-forum-fall-session-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180124
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:20260403T180124
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180124
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:20241017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
CREATED:20240805T124648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T181012Z
UID:37996-1729177200-1729180800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:2024 IPRO LINKS Forum: Fall Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 17 from 3 to 4 pm ET as we delve into creative approaches and partnerships aimed at better-supporting individuals with behavioral health and substance use disorders. This session will feature insights from the New Hampshire Mobile Crisis Unit\, a peer recovery organization\, and an initiative focused on facilitating rapid referrals for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder. \nWe’ll explore successful strategies\, share best practices\, and discuss how collaborative efforts can enhance care and support for those in need. Together\, we can work towards building a more effective and compassionate system for addressing these critical issues. \nPlease bring your expertise and experience to this peer-sharing and learning forum if you are a social worker\, care transitions/care manager\, practice manager\, or engaged in supporting individuals with behavioral health needs in the hospital\, nursing home\, physician\, or community environment.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/2024-ipro-links-forum-fall-session-1/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
CREATED:20241004T181757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T182246Z
UID:38234-1729170000-1729175400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness Planning (EPP) Series Part One: Recognizing and Dealing with Trauma Following a Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 17 from 1 to 2:30 pm ET\n \nRegistration is required for this event.\nLearning Objectives\nIn this webinar\, we will:\n1. Define trauma and trauma-informed care\n2. Examine what happens to the traumatized body and why trauma behavior is misunderstood\n3. Learn the basic concepts of providing trauma-informed care \nWho Should Attend\nLong-Term Care\, Hospital\, and Clinic\n• EPP Coordinators\n• Nurses\n• Quality Professionals \n\n\n\nSpeaker\nLaVerne Hanes Collins\, PhD\, NCC\, LPC (GA)\, LCMHC (NC) Owner\, New Seasons Counseling Training & Consulting\, LLC \nDr. Collins is a nationally certified counselor who holds credentials as a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina and as a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. She is certified in coaching\, clinical supervision\, grief\, trauma\, integrative nutrition coaching\, mental telehealth counseling\, and addiction counseling. \nDr. Collins has worked as a counselor\, writer\, coach\, mentor\, trainer\, and serial entrepreneur for 25 years. She has vast experience in helping people manage life’s unexpected crises\, grief and loss issues\, relationship issues\, and mental health. \nDr. Collins has a dual bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University\, and an M.S. Ed in community counseling from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh in addition to a Ph.D. in Christian counseling from South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/emergency-preparedness-planning-epp-series-part-one-recognizing-and-dealing-with-trauma-following-a-crisis/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Emergency Preparedness,Free event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
CREATED:20240802T200439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T200439Z
UID:37963-1729162800-1729164600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionist by Infection Preventionists (IP3)
DESCRIPTION:Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda\, MSN\, RN and Mary Ellen Casey\, MSN\, RN\, M.Ed.\, CIC every Thursday at 11 am ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/infection-prevention-for-infection-preventionist-by-infection-preventionists-ip3-14/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
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:20241010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
CREATED:20240802T200341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T200341Z
UID:37961-1728558000-1728559800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionist by Infection Preventionists (IP3)
DESCRIPTION:Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda\, MSN\, RN and Mary Ellen Casey\, MSN\, RN\, M.Ed.\, CIC every Thursday at 11 am ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/infection-prevention-for-infection-preventionist-by-infection-preventionists-ip3-13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
CREATED:20240912T125743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T125743Z
UID:38144-1728486000-1728489600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IPRO QIN-QIO Presents: A Pathway to Transforming Patient Care through a Pain and Opioid Learning Health System (LHS) Collaborative (POLLC)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 9 from 3 to 4 pm ET\nRegistration Link: https://bit.ly/47jRmnm\nLearning Objectives\nIn this webinar\, we will: \n\nDefine the characteristics and benefits of a Learning Health System\nDescribe foundational POLLC activities to support Learning Health Systems aimed at advancing evidence driven pain and opioid management and improving patient outcomes\nProvide a Round Table on lessons learned from POLLC participants\nEnable participants to design their LHS leveraging POLLC tools and resources\n\nAudience\nThis activity is appropriate for all those interested in improving pain and opioid management and outcomes\, and/or improving Learning Health Systems for other conditions. This includes: \n\nClinicians (e.g.\, Physicians\, NPs\, PAs\, Nurses\, Pharmacists)\, Public Health Professionals\, Patients and/or Care Partners\nHealth Systems\, Hospitals\, Primary Care\, Specialty Clinics\, Nursing Homes\, and Health IT vendors\n\nSpeakers\nJerry Osheroff\, MD – Principal\, TMIT Consulting\, LLC\nDr. Jerry Osheroff is a primary care physician by training who has focused for over 30 years on developing and implementing approaches to improve healthcare delivery processes and outcomes. He is a principal of TMIT Consulting\, LLC and a care transformation subject matter expert helping VA become a learning health system and achieve the quintuple aim. He is the lead author on influential guidebooks and national roadmaps for achieving these goals and brings together diverse stakeholders to implement the recommendations (e.g.\, via initiatives such as POLLC and ACT) and accelerate improvements in care delivery and results. \nAnne Myrka\, RPh\, MAT\, CPHQ – Senior Director of Drug Safety ad Chronic Disease Management\, IPRO\nAnne Myrka earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and a Master of Arts in Teaching Science from the State University at New Paltz. She is a licensed pharmacist in New York and Vermont. She has presented nationally about high-risk medication management\, care transitions\, and medication reconciliation\, and has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles on these topics. \nLynn Wilson\, MS – Senior Quality Improvement Specialist\, IPRO\nLynn Wilson has more than 30 years of experience with regulatory agencies for community mental health centers and nursing homes and is a nationally recognized QI leader in long-term care\, behavioral health and hospice and palliative care settings. Under her leadership\, behavioral health and end of-life care practice innovations generated through frontline staff quality improvement processes have been recognized as national best practices.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ipro-qin-qio-presents-a-pathway-to-transforming-patient-care-through-a-pain-and-opioid-learning-health-system-lhs-collaborative-pollc/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Opioid
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
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:20260403T180125
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:20241003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
CREATED:20240802T195824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T195824Z
UID:37959-1727953200-1727955000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionist by Infection Preventionists (IP3)
DESCRIPTION:Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda\, MSN\, RN and Mary Ellen Casey\, MSN\, RN\, M.Ed.\, CIC every Thursday at 11 am ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/infection-prevention-for-infection-preventionist-by-infection-preventionists-ip3-12/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
CREATED:20240802T171507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T195633Z
UID:37954-1727348400-1727350200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionist by Infection Preventionists (IP3)
DESCRIPTION:Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda\, MSN\, RN and Mary Ellen Casey\, MSN\, RN\, M.Ed.\, CIC every Thursday at 11 am ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/infection-prevention-for-infection-preventionist-by-infection-preventionists-ip3-11/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
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:20240919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
CREATED:20240802T171302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T175218Z
UID:37952-1726743600-1726745400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionist by Infection Preventionists (IP3)
DESCRIPTION:Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda\, MSN\, RN and Mary Ellen Casey\, MSN\, RN\, M.Ed.\, CIC every Thursday at 11 am ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/infection-prevention-for-infection-preventionist-by-infection-preventionists-ip3-10/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
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:20260403T180125
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:20260403T180125
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:20240912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180125
CREATED:20240802T171049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T175152Z
UID:37950-1726138800-1726140600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Infection Prevention for Infection Preventionist by Infection Preventionists (IP3)
DESCRIPTION:Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda\, MSN\, RN and Mary Ellen Casey\, MSN\, RN\, M.Ed.\, CIC every Thursday at 11 am ET.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/infection-prevention-for-infection-preventionist-by-infection-preventionists-ip3-9/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR