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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
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SUMMARY:Educating Your Resident and Family Council on Covid-19 Vaccines and Boosters
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive session\, IPRO’s Infection Preventionists will share a PowerPoint presentation that you may use with Resident and Family Advisory Councils in your facility to help support and enhance COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. The PowerPoint with speakers’ notes will be available for facilities to customize and use to provide education to families\, staff\, and residents.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/educating-your-resident-and-family-council-on-covid-19-vaccines-and-boosters/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention,Nursing Home,Vaccination
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220818T211753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T211933Z
UID:34161-1664366400-1664370000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:CMS Updates the Nursing Home Requirements of Participation: What Pharmacists and Facilities Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Live replay of September 21 webinar\, including Q & A with presenters. \nIn reaction to concerns for the most vulnerable\, the White House expressed increased urgency to improve care provided to the nation’s nursing home residents. \nIn response\, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the Requirements of Participation (RoP) for facilities that participate in the Medicare program. Areas addressed include infection control\, psychotropic medication use and mental health\, and\, of particular importance\, changes to the Guidance to Surveyors\, or Appendix PP.  Attending either of the two sessions will provide 1 contact hour of ACPE accredited continuing pharmacist education. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the changes to the Requirements of Participation and in particular the revisions to Appendix PP\, Guidance to Surveyors\nDescribe the nuances in the provision of care for residents of skilled facilities as compared to community or other congregate settings\, especially related to infection control\, psychotropic medication use\, and mental health\nDiscuss the new emphasis surrounding the requirements provide care for those with substance use disorders\, including opioid use disorder\nOutline strategies to mitigate risks associated with legal and illicit drugs and how to address drug storage\, disposition\, disposal\, and drug overdoses in facilities\nReview changes to the requirements for review of psychotropics and gradual dose reductions and\nDescribe the new refinements to the Infection preventionist requirements\n\nPresenters: \n\nRobert C. Accetta\, RPh\, BCGP\, FASCP\nMelanie Ronda\, MSN\, RN\, Assistant Director\, Infection Prevention Specialist\, IPRO\nTerry Lubowski\, Pharm D\, Director\, Drug Safety\, IPRO\n\n  \nThe Connecticut Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Pharmacists in attendance who complete an evaluation will receive 1 contact hour of CPE credit (0.1 CEU). Statements of credit will be uploaded to CPE monitor on the NABP website\, where you can print your credits for your profile.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/cms-updates-the-nursing-home-requirements-of-participation-what-pharmacists-and-facilities-need-to-know-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220818T211458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T211846Z
UID:34159-1663761600-1663765200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:CMS Updates the Nursing Home Requirements of Participation: What Pharmacists and Facilities Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:In reaction to concerns for the most vulnerable\, the White House expressed increased urgency to improve care provided to the nation’s nursing home residents. \nIn response\, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the Requirements of Participation (RoP) for facilities that participate in the Medicare program. Areas addressed include infection control\, psychotropic medication use and mental health\, and\, of particular importance\, changes to the Guidance to Surveyors\, or Appendix PP.  Attendance will provide 1 contact hour of ACPE accredited continuing pharmacist education. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the changes to the Requirements of Participation and in particular the revisions to Appendix PP\, Guidance to Surveyors\nDescribe the nuances in the provision of care for residents of skilled facilities as compared to community or other congregate settings\, especially related to infection control\, psychotropic medication use\, and mental health\nDiscuss the new emphasis surrounding the requirements provide care for those with substance use disorders\, including opioid use disorder\nOutline strategies to mitigate risks associated with legal and illicit drugs and how to address drug storage\, disposition\, disposal\, and drug overdoses in facilities\nReview changes to the requirements for review of psychotropics and gradual dose reductions and\nDescribe the new refinements to the Infection preventionist requirements\n\nPresenters: \n\nRobert C. Accetta\, RPh\, BCGP\, FASCP\nMelanie Ronda\, MSN\, RN\, Assistant Director\, Infection Prevention Specialist\, IPRO\nTerry Lubowski\, Pharm D\, Director\, Drug Safety\, IPRO\n\n  \nThe Connecticut Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Pharmacists in attendance who complete an evaluation will receive 1 contact hour of CPE credit (0.1 CEU). Statements of credit will be uploaded to CPE monitor on the NABP website\, where you can print your credits for your profile.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/cms-updates-the-nursing-home-requirements-of-participation-what-pharmacists-and-facilities-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220901T204719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T211112Z
UID:34205-1662724800-1662724800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Anticoagulation Forum: New 2022 CHEST Guideline: Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy
DESCRIPTION:From the Anticoagulation Forum \nPlease join lead guideline authors Drs. James Douketis and Alex Spyropoulos as they discuss the supporting evidence for and the practice implications of the recently released publication\, Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy: An American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline. \nIPRO’s Management of Anticoagulation in the Peri-Procedural Period mobile app is referenced in the new 2022 CHEST Guideline: Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy. \nPlease join the guideline authors to learn more in the free webinar offered the Anticoagulation Forum.  Guideline author Dr. Spyropoulos is also IPRO’s physician expert lead on MAPPP app.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/nticoagulation-forum-new-2022-chest-guideline-perioperative-management-of-antithrombotic-therapy/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220805T135050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T135050Z
UID:34115-1662555600-1662559200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Clostridioides Difficile: Update On Diagnosis And Treatment In Acute And Post-acute Care Settings
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ghinwa Dumyati\, MD\, Director Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Prevention Program\, University of Rochester Medical Center. \nDr. Dumyati has expertise in the prevention of healthcare associated infections and antibiotic stewardship. She collaborates with the CDC Emerging Infection Program on identifying the burden and risk factors of infectious diseases of public health importance such as C. difficile and antibiotic resistant gram negative organisms. Dr. Dumyati led several collaborative quality improvement projects to reduce the burden of healthcare associated infections. Over the past several years she succeeded in reducing the incidence of C difficile infections in the local hospitals and nursing homes. Dr. Dumyati is a member of the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA) and is the Chair of its Infection Advisory committee. She is also a Fellow of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and is a member of the Quality Measures Task Force as well as member of its long term care interest group. \nAt the conclusion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\nList the most recent treatment guidelines for C. difficile infection\nIdentify the role of diagnostic stewardship in optimizing C. difficile testing\nDescribe the importance of communication across care transitions in improving the management of patients with C. difficile infection
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/clostridioides-difficile-update-on-diagnosis-and-treatment-in-acute-and-post-acute-care-settings/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:C. difficile,Free event,Infection Prevention,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220805T124243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T132844Z
UID:34100-1660658400-1660662000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Great Shot! Making Your Vaccine Campaign a Slam Dunk
DESCRIPTION:August is Immunization Awareness Month. Make sure your team is armed with tools and strategies to launch an effective vaccine campaign. This session will help you: \n\nRecognize the disease burden of influenza\, pneumonia and COVID-19\nReview strategies to help increase vaccination rates\nIdentify vaccine recommendations for the adult population
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/great-shot-making-your-vaccine-campaign-a-slam-dunk/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Vaccination
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220805T133943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T133943Z
UID:34113-1660215600-1660217400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IP3 Office Hours: Infection Prevention for  Infection Preventionists by an Infection Preventionist
DESCRIPTION:While you’re at your desk trying to catch up on a myriad of issues\, jump on the IPRO QIN-QIO Office Hours call to hear what people are experiencing\, share ideas\, and brainstorm solutions. Office hours are hosted by Melanie Ronda\, RN\, IP\, former NH Director of Nursing.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-office-hours-infection-prevention-for-%ef%bb%bfinfection-preventionists-by-an-infection-preventionist-5/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention,Nursing Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220805T133713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T133713Z
UID:34111-1660145400-1660147200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Building QI Resilience After Hours: Strategies to Improve Flu & Pneumococcal Quality Measures
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Melanie Ronda\, RN\, IP\, a former NH Director of Nursing\, this live replay of the Building QI Resilience Week Five session covers the Influenza and Pneumococcal Quality Measures within the SNF setting with the intent of enhancing your team’s knowledge of the measure\, understanding what causes someone to trigger for it\, and more. We’ll also share the principles and tools to advance this measure. \nLearning objectives: \n\nExamine the disease prevalence of influenza\, pneumonia and COVID-19\nDiscuss the vaccination quality measures and how best to achieve success\nIdentify required education components and proper documentation of vaccination effort
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/building-qi-resilience-after-hours-strategies-to-improve-flu-pneumococcal-quality-measures/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement,Vaccination
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220805T133111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T133355Z
UID:34104-1660046400-1660048200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Building QI Resilience Week Five: Strategies to Improve Flu & Pneumococcal Quality Measures
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will review the Influenza and Pneumococcal Quality Measures within the SNF setting with the intent of enhancing your team’s knowledge of the measure\, understanding what causes someone to trigger for it\, and more. We’ll also share the principles and tools to advance this measure. \nLearning objectives: \n\nExamine the disease prevalence of influenza\, pneumonia and COVID-19\nDiscuss the vaccination quality measures and how best to achieve success\nIdentify required education components and proper documentation of vaccination effort\n\nThe webinar will feature a brief presentation followed by Q & A\, during which attendees may speak with our team of experts.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/building-qi-resilience-week-five-strategies-to-improve-flu-pneumococcal-quality-measures/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home,Quality Improvement,Vaccination
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220511T154800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T154800Z
UID:33628-1659614400-1659614400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series\, HEOA Educational Series Recap
DESCRIPTION:In this sessions\, we’ll recap the HEOA training and open the session to discussion and Q&A. \n\nReview the available resources.\nDiscuss if the HEOA will be re-administered and the frequency.\nDiscuss technical assistance needs.\nOpen the session for final Q&A
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-heoa-knowledge-builders-series-heoa-educational-series-recap/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220511T153615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T145652Z
UID:33626-1659009600-1659009600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series\, Category VII: Organizational Infrastructure & Culture
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we’ll discuss how to establish an organizational culture and infrastructure to support care delivery that is equitable for all patient populations. \n\nLearn how to implement a standardized process to train the workforce to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate services.\nExplain the importance of naming an individual (or individuals) with leadership responsibility and accountability for health equity efforts.\nUnderstand the importance of engaging with clinical champions\, patients and families and/or community partners to reduce health disparities.\nLearn how to establish written policies\, protocols\, pledges or strategic planning documents to show organizational commitment a culture of equity.\nShare helpful resources.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-heoa-knowledge-builders-series-category-vii-organizational-infrastructure-culture/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220511T153032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T150142Z
UID:33624-1658404800-1658404800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series\, Category VI: Addressing & Resolving Gaps in Care
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we’ll discuss best practices for implementing interventions to resolve differences in patient safety\, quality and outcomes among identified populations. \n\nLearn how to engage multidisciplinary teams to develop interventions to address identified health disparities.\nUnderstand how to develop and pilot test interventions to address identified health disparities.\nLearn how to establish a process for ongoing review\, monitoring\, and recalibration of interventions.\nShare helpful resources.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-heoa-knowledge-builders-series-category-vi-addressing-resolving-gaps-in-care/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220511T152613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T155230Z
UID:33622-1657800000-1657800000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series\, Category V: Communicating Patient Demographic Findings
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we’ll discuss the importance of and ways to communicate the results of stratified measures for patient populations across your organization. \n\nDiscuss various reporting mechanisms for routinely communicating patient outcome measures\, and the intended audiences.\nLearn how communicating patient demographics findings promote transparency and accountability in your organization.\nShare helpful resources
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-heoa-knowledge-builders-series-category-v-communicating-patient-demographic-findings/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220711T162517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T162936Z
UID:33994-1657724400-1657728000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:CMS & CDC National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call\, July 13\, 2022\, 3pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wed\, July 13\, 2022 at 3:00pm ET for a National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call. Long-term care providers\, facility staff and resident advocates are encouraged to attend. \nThis event is open to the public; registration is required. \n  \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/cms-national-nursing-home-stakeholder-call-july-13-2022-3pm-et/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220511T151900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T155251Z
UID:33620-1657195200-1657195200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series\, Category IV: Data Stratification
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we’ll discuss best practices for stratifying safety\, quality and/or outcome measures by patient REaL and other demographic data to identify and address disparities. \n\nLearn how to identify one or more safety\, quality and outcomes metrics to use to help uncover disparities.\nUnderstand how to stratify groups to examine differences in quality and pinpoint area with the greatest potential for intervention.\nShare helpful resources.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-heoa-knowledge-builders-series-category-iv-data-stratification/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220511T151104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T155327Z
UID:33618-1656590400-1656590400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series\, Category III: Data Validation
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we’ll discuss how to implement a standardized process to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of self-reported patient REaL and other demographic data. \n\nShare best practices for implementing a system-wide\, standardized process for data validation.\nUnderstand to evaluate and address system level issues throughout evaluation processes to continually improve the collection of patient demographic data.\nShare helpful resources.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-heoa-knowledge-builders-series-category-iii-data-validation/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220322T211821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T231101Z
UID:33311-1655985600-1655987400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Check in with the QIO - Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:A monthly half-hour zoom session to follow up on recent Small Talks\, explore new intervention(s)\, ask questions\, and connect with peers. \nThese 30-minute sessions do not require registration.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/check-in-with-the-qio-office-hours-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220511T144446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T155427Z
UID:33606-1655985600-1655985600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series\, Category II: Data Collection Training
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we’ll discuss best practices for training your workforce on how to collect accurate\, patient self-reported demographic data in a way that increases patient comfort and staff confidence. \n\nShare different options and best practices for training staff on the accurate collection of patient self-reported REaL and other demographic data.\nUnderstand how to evaluate the effectiveness of workforce training to ensure staff demonstrate competency.\nShare helpful resources.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-health-equity-organizational-assessment-heoa-category-ii-data-collection-training/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143922
CREATED:20220608T181732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T181822Z
UID:33803-1655899200-1655901000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talk: Ambulatory Care COVID-19 Antivirals (Paxlovid\, Lagevrio): Overview for Healthcare Professionals
DESCRIPTION:A presentation highlighting the two available oral treatment options for mild to moderate COVID-19 in the ambulatory care setting. \nObjectives: \n\nReview the IDSA guidelines for treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 infection in the ambulatory care setting\nExplore the difference between FDA approval and Emergency Use Authorization\nDescribe the dosing\, side effects and drug interactions associated with Paxlovid and Lagevrio\nSummarize the published COVID-19 efficacy data for Paxlovid and Lagevrio
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talk-ambulatory-care-covid-19-antivirals-paxlovid-lagevrio-overview-for-healthcare-professionals/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143923
CREATED:20220510T205538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T155451Z
UID:33566-1655380800-1655380800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series\, Category I: Data Collection
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we’ll discuss best practices for implementing a standardized procedure for collecting patient self-reported race\, ethnicity\, and language (REaL) data\, and additional demographic data such as SO/GI\, disability status\, and social determinants of health factors. \n\nUnderstand why accurate collection of patient demographic data is critical for identifying and addressing health disparities.\nDescribe best practices for implementing a system-wide\, standardized process for accurate collection of patient self-reported REaL and other demographic data.\nShare helpful resources.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-health-equity-organizational-assessment-heoa-category-i-data-collection/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143923
CREATED:20220414T205611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T205611Z
UID:33426-1654689600-1654691400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Caring for Residents with Chronic Kidney Disease
DESCRIPTION:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 37 million Americans are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). With numbers steadily increasing more patients with CKD are residing or visiting a nursing home for a short-term stay. CKD patients are medically complex\, often requiring care for multiple comorbidities. \nEmphasizing the unique needs of these patients can slow the progression of CKD\, ensure adequate care\, and quality of life. This session will discuss the health challenges of CKD patients\, the stages and progression into end-stage renal disease (ESRD)\, and important nutrition\, medication\, and medical management necessary for well-rounded care. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify at least three unique elements of caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease\nDefine the levels of chronic kidney disease and the progression to end-stage renal disease\nSummarize the importance of diet/nutrition\, medication management\, and management of comorbid conditions as they relate to chronic kidney disease\nIntegrate knowledge gained into practice when caring for chronic kidney disease patients
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-caring-for-residents-with-chronic-kidney-disease-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143923
CREATED:20220414T205248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T205248Z
UID:33424-1654171200-1654173000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Caring for Residents with Chronic Kidney Disease
DESCRIPTION:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 37 million Americans are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). With numbers steadily increasing more patients with CKD are residing or visiting a nursing home for a short-term stay. CKD patients are medically complex\, often requiring care for multiple comorbidities. \nEmphasizing the unique needs of these patients can slow the progression of CKD\, ensure adequate care\, and quality of life. This session will discuss the health challenges of CKD patients\, the stages and progression into end-stage renal disease (ESRD)\, and important nutrition\, medication\, and medical management necessary for well-rounded care. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify at least three unique elements of caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease\nDefine the levels of chronic kidney disease and the progression to end-stage renal disease\nSummarize the importance of diet/nutrition\, medication management\, and management of comorbid conditions as they relate to chronic kidney disease\nIntegrate knowledge gained into practice when caring for chronic kidney disease patients
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-caring-for-residents-with-chronic-kidney-disease/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143923
CREATED:20220322T211623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T155952Z
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SUMMARY:Check in with the QIO - Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:A monthly half-hour zoom session to follow up on recent Small Talks\, explore new intervention(s)\, ask questions\, and connect with peers. \nThese 30-minute sessions do not require registration.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/check-in-with-the-qio-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143923
CREATED:20220425T164919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T150002Z
UID:33465-1653480000-1653481800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Introducing the Health Equity Organizational Assessment & Knowledge Builder Series
DESCRIPTION:According to an IHI 2021 poll\, C-Suite leaders stated the top barrier to advancing health equity is inconsistent collection of equity-related patient data. The HEOA helps organizations assess their ability to collect\, validate\, and stratify patient demographic data and to take action to eliminate disparities. CMS endorses the HEOA as a valuable tool that can promote health equity. \nIn this session\, we will discuss the HEOA Assessment Report\, the scoring methodology\, and how facilities can still take the assessment. The IPRO QIN-QIO will also share the HEOA educational series schedule with participants. \n\nDiscuss the HEOA Assessment Reports.\nLearn how to take the HEOA Assessment if your facility hasn’t completed one.\nLearn about the HEOA Knowledge Builders educational series.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-introducing-the-health-equity-organizational-assessment-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143923
CREATED:20220425T164705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T150547Z
UID:33463-1652961600-1652963400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Introducing the Health Equity Organizational Assessment & Knowledge Builder Series
DESCRIPTION:According to an IHI 2021 poll\, C-Suite leaders stated the top barrier to advancing health equity is inconsistent collection of equity-related patient data. The HEOA helps organizations assess their ability to collect\, validate\, and stratify patient demographic data and to take action to eliminate disparities. CMS endorses the HEOA as a valuable tool that can promote health equity. \nIn this session\, we will discuss the HEOA Assessment Report\, the scoring methodology\, and how facilities can still take the assessment. The IPRO QIN-QIO will also share the HEOA educational series schedule with participants. \n\nDiscuss the HEOA Assessment Reports.\nLearn how to take the HEOA Assessment if your facility hasn’t completed one.\nLearn about the HEOA Knowledge Builders educational series
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-introducing-the-health-equity-organizational-assessment/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143923
CREATED:20220414T204045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T204045Z
UID:33422-1652270400-1652272200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Opioid Use Disorder & Related Behaviors: Supporting Patients & Each Other
DESCRIPTION:Patients living with opioid use disorder often present with challenging behaviors\, which can be a barrier to getting the right care at the right time\, and lead to higher hospital utilization. In this session\, we’ll explore  how de-escalation training and other strategies\, such as psychological first aid\, can be an effective approach for communicating with patients who present with challenging behaviors\, and can also\, in turn\, help support healthcare colleagues. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize that patients living with opioid use disorder often present with challenging behaviors\, which can result in challenges getting the right care at the right time and place\nDescribe how de-escalation training and other strategies\, such as psychological first aid\, can be an effective approach for communicating with patients who present with challenging behaviors\, and can also\, in turn\, help support healthcare colleagues\nBe prepared to better address patients’ behavioral needs
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-opioid-use-disorder-related-behaviors-supporting-patients-each-other-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143923
CREATED:20220414T203805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T203805Z
UID:33420-1651752000-1651753800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Opioid Use Disorder & Related Behaviors: Supporting Patients & Each Other
DESCRIPTION:Patients living with opioid use disorder often present with challenging behaviors\, which can be a barrier to getting the right care at the right time\, and lead to higher hospital utilization. In this session\, we’ll explore  how de-escalation training and other strategies\, such as psychological first aid\, can be an effective approach for communicating with patients who present with challenging behaviors\, and can also\, in turn\, help support healthcare colleagues. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize that patients living with opioid use disorder often present with challenging behaviors\, which can result in challenges getting the right care at the right time and place\nDescribe how de-escalation training and other strategies\, such as psychological first aid\, can be an effective approach for communicating with patients who present with challenging behaviors\, and can also\, in turn\, help support healthcare colleagues\nBe prepared to better address patients’ behavioral needs
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-opioid-use-disorder-related-behaviors-supporting-patients-each-other/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143923
CREATED:20220414T203522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T203522Z
UID:33418-1651060800-1651062600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Heart Failure – Patient Self-management Supports Better Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nEngaging patients with self-management tools can lead to better outcomes by promoting proper monitoring and early identification of symptoms that require action\, before a re-hospitalization occurs. Join us to hear how a heart failure monitoring tool\, developed by a Care Transitions Community Coalition\, in conjunction with a hospital system\, nursing home and visiting nurse partners\, is being utilized for patient teaching and self-management\, across the continuum. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize that patients with heart failure discharged to the community are at high risk for readmission if there is a knowledge deficit and lack of self-management\nDescribe how My Health Plan: Taking Care of My Heart Health\, one tool that enables clinicians in all settings to provide patient education about heart failure\, can promote patient/caregiver involvement in monitoring and tracking of their symptoms\, and ultimately\, better management of the disease\nConsider how you can implement a patient/caregiver heart failure education and tracking tool to impact this leading cause of hospital utilization\n\n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-heart-failure-patient-self-management-supports-better-outcomes-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143923
CREATED:20220421T155427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T155427Z
UID:33456-1650628800-1650637800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:April 22: HHS Presents 'We Can Do This Summit: Conversations on Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations'
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the White House and the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, the Summit will feature engaging conversations among leading doctors\, medical experts\, parents\, and community leaders regarding COVID-19 vaccines and how the broader medical community can encourage vaccination among pregnant people\, children\, teens\, and young adults. Some of our expert speakers include: \n\nXavier Becerra\, Secretary\, HHS\nDr. Sean O’Leary\, Vice Chair\, Committee on Infectious Diseases\, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)\nDr. Ada Stewart\, Board Chair\, American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)\nErnest Grant\, RN\, President\, American Nurses Association (ANA)\nDr. Gerald Harmon\, President\, American Medical Association (AMA)\nAnd many more!\n\nThe We Can Do This Summit will have a full agenda of important conversations\, including:\n12:00 PM ET/11:00 AM CT:  Opening Remarks by HHS and White House officials. \n12:15 PM ET/11:15 AM CT:  First Conversation: Don’t Let COVID Get in the Way: Getting Children 5-11 Vaccinated \n1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT:  Second Conversation: Pregnancy and Nursing Moms: Addressing Misinformation \n1:40 PM ET/12:40 PM CT:  Third Conversation: Getting Young Adults Vaccinated and Boosted \n2:15 PM ET/1:15 PM CT:  Closing Remarks \n \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/april-22-hhs-presents-we-can-do-this-summit-conversations-on-encouraging-covid-19-vaccinations/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143923
CREATED:20220414T203224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T203224Z
UID:33416-1650542400-1650544200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Heart Failure – Patient Self-management Supports Better Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Engaging patients with self-management tools can lead to better outcomes by promoting proper monitoring and early identification of symptoms that require action\, before a re-hospitalization occurs. Join us to hear how a heart failure monitoring tool\, developed by a Care Transitions Community Coalition\, in conjunction with a hospital system\, nursing home and visiting nurse partners\, is being utilized for patient teaching and self-management\, across the continuum. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize that patients with heart failure discharged to the community are at high risk for readmission if there is a knowledge deficit and lack of self-management\nDescribe how My Health Plan: Taking Care of My Heart Health\, one tool that enables clinicians in all settings to provide patient education about heart failure\, can promote patient/caregiver involvement in monitoring and tracking of their symptoms\, and ultimately\, better management of the disease\nConsider how you can implement a patient/caregiver heart failure education and tracking tool to impact this leading cause of hospital utilization\n\n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-heart-failure-patient-self-management-supports-better-outcomes/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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