Small Talks: Opioid Use Disorder & Related Behaviors: Supporting Patients & Each Other

Online via Zoom

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 […]

Small Talks: Opioid Use Disorder & Related Behaviors: Supporting Patients & Each Other

Online via Zoom

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 […]

Small Talks: Introducing the Health Equity Organizational Assessment & Knowledge Builder Series

Online via Zoom

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 […]

Check in with the QIO – Office Hours

Online via Zoom

A monthly half-hour zoom session to follow up on recent Small Talks, explore new intervention(s), ask questions, and connect with peers. These 30-minute sessions do not require registration.

Small Talks: Caring for Residents with Chronic Kidney Disease

Online via Zoom

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. Emphasizing the unique needs of these patients […]

Small Talks: Caring for Residents with Chronic Kidney Disease

Online via Zoom

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. Emphasizing the unique needs of these patients […]

Small Talk: Ambulatory Care COVID-19 Antivirals (Paxlovid, Lagevrio): Overview for Healthcare Professionals

Online via Zoom

A presentation highlighting the two available oral treatment options for mild to moderate COVID-19 in the ambulatory care setting. Objectives: Review the IDSA guidelines for treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 infection in the ambulatory care setting Explore the difference between FDA approval and Emergency Use Authorization Describe the dosing, side effects and drug interactions […]

Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, Category II: Data Collection Training

Online via Zoom

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. Share different options and best practices for training staff on the accurate collection of patient self-reported REaL and other demographic data. Understand how to evaluate […]

Check in with the QIO – Office Hours

Online via Zoom

A monthly half-hour zoom session to follow up on recent Small Talks, explore new intervention(s), ask questions, and connect with peers. These 30-minute sessions do not require registration.

Small Talks: HEOA Knowledge Builders Series, Category III: Data Validation

Online via Zoom

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. Share best practices for implementing a system-wide, standardized process for data validation. Understand to evaluate and address system level issues throughout evaluation processes to continually improve the collection of patient […]