Partnering Beyond COVID-19: Learning Circle: Diabetes/Kidney Health

Online via Zoom

Session Topic: Learning Circle: Diabetes/Kidney Health  Description: Review and Check- in    COVID-19 has changed healthcare in many ways and has delayed chronic disease management for many patients. Patients needing follow-up appointments for their chronic disease were not able to schedule appointments due to decrease in in-person visits, laboratory closures for routine testing, and less access […]

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Learning Circle Session II

Online via WebEx

Did You Know? UTIs are second most frequent infection in NH facilities Prevalence of UTIs range from 0.6 to 21.8% UTI treatment represents 30-50% of antibiotic use in NH facilities What is a Learning Circle? A Learning Circle is a forum for education and sharing of knowledge so that all participants may benefit from the […]

Harm Reduction: Making a Difference through Implementation in Practice

Online via Zoom

Join us to learn about promising practices from Berkshire Health, Vermont CARES and the NH Harm Reduction program. We welcome you to share about your efforts too!   Upon attending this session, participants will be able to: 1.       Define and understand the practice and key principles of harm reduction. 2.       Implement key strategies of harm […]

Your Worst Day: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Online via Zoom

Description: Collaboration is the key to success in preparing for and navigating an actual emergency. Hear the stories of those who have managed the emergency response during Hurricane Michael, a category 3-4 storm in October 2018, to ensure safety and success through collaboration with other organizations and partners. In this session participants will: Recognize community […]

Transitions in Care: Preventing Sepsis-Related Readmissions

Online via WebEx

Anyone can develop sepsis, a life-threatening, complex and challenging condition to manage. There are significant human and financial costs associated with it. Every year more than 1.7 million adults in the U.S. develop sepsis, leading to over 270,000 deaths. Roughly 19% of sepsis survivors are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days, leading to $3.1 […]

Fall and Injury Prevention: Enhancing Capacity- Reengineering Fall and Fall Injury Programs: Infrastructure, Capacity and Sustainability

Online via WebEx

Falls represent a major public health problem around the world and continue to be the most common adverse event in healthcare settings.The IPRO Hospital Quality Improvement Contractor (HQIC), in collaboration with Dr. Pat Quigley, Nurse Consultant, invites you to participate in a patient safety webinar program beginning May 3, 2023. The Fall and Injury Prevention […]