SNF Skill Squad: After Action Reports/HOTWASH

Online via Zoom

In this session, we will discuss all that is needed to complete an After Action Report (AAR) following an event. Learning Objectives: 1. Explain what AARs are and their importance […]

NHSN Office Hours

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 […]

SNF Skill Squad: Documentation of Immunizations Within MDS

Online via Zoom

To realize the maximum benefits of immunizations, a coordinated effort is required to increase vaccination coverage and ensure high-quality data are available to inform clinical and public health interventions. Learn more about this important topic during this session. Learning Objectives: 1. Discover the connection between MDS and immunization data 2. Review practices that  ensure effectiveness […]

QAPI Office Hours

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

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 […]

NHSN Office Hours

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

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

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, […]