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SUMMARY:IP3 Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Thursday at 11:30 am ET for IP3 Peer-to-Peer Sharing Call Office Hours\, a friendly\, collaborative forum where infection prevention professionals can talk through challenges\, share practical solutions\, and learn from colleagues’ experiences. Each week offers a chance to exchange perspectives\, explore questions\, and connect with peers in a supportive setting.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-office-hours-18/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T123000
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SUMMARY:Workforce Watercooler
DESCRIPTION:Quick conversations. Practical solutions.  \nJoin us every Wednesday at 12 pm ET for a 15-minute peer-to-peer session for nursing homes to tackle real-time workforce challenges – together. \nHow It Works\nOne or a few topics each week\nWe’ll discuss one to three very specific workforce challenges depending on the time available. \n15-minute peer discussion\nShare experiences\, ask questions\, and get input from other healthcare organizations. \nSolution sharing\nHear quick tips\, proven strategies\, and what’s working (and what’s not). \nTake it back and use it\nImplement what fits your team’s needs right away. \nShort time. Big impact.  \nExamples of Topics\n\nTwo nurses called out sick for the next shift – how do we safely cover?\nLast-minute call-outs – what are your backup plans?\nManaging agency costs while maintaining quality\nFloating staff – what’s working (and what isn’t)?\nEngaging aides and CNAs in retention efforts\nSupporting evening/night shift staffing\nOnboarding new hires – tips for smoother starts\n\nYou bring the challenge. We’ll bring the collective wisdom.  \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler/
LOCATION:Online via Teams Events
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000
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CREATED:20260723T181839Z
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SUMMARY:IP3 Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Thursday at 11:30 am ET for IP3 Peer-to-Peer Sharing Call Office Hours\, a friendly\, collaborative forum where infection prevention professionals can talk through challenges\, share practical solutions\, and learn from colleagues’ experiences. Each week offers a chance to exchange perspectives\, explore questions\, and connect with peers in a supportive setting.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-office-hours-19/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T163000
DTSTAMP:20260723T225505Z
CREATED:20260723T211222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T225505Z
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SUMMARY:Prepare Now for Influenza Season: Improving Influenza Vaccination in Outpatient Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO on Thursday\, August 6 from 4 to 4:30 pm ET for an educational session designed to help outpatient practices prepare for influenza season by implementing evidence-based strategies that strengthen influenza vaccine preparedness\, improve vaccination rates\, strengthen patient communication\, and integrate influenza prevention into everyday clinical workflows. \nAt the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nReview the impact of seasonal influenza\nIdentify current influenza vaccine recommendations\nImprove vaccination workflows in outpatient settings\nIncrease vaccine confidence using effective communication\nPrepare the practice for a successful influenza season\n\nProtect your patients\, reduce the impact of seasonal influenza\, and help improve vaccination coverage through practical\, evidence-based strategies that can be implemented in any outpatient practice.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/prepare-now-for-influenza-season-improving-influenza-vaccination-in-outpatient-practices/
LOCATION:Online via Teams Events
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention,Outpatient Providers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T211728Z
CREATED:20260721T205106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T211728Z
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SUMMARY:Hospital Topics in Infection Prevention (HTIP): Reducing SSI and CLABSI
DESCRIPTION:What’s working in your hospital to prevent Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI)? What challenges are you still navigating? Do you have a success story to share? \nJoin us for a QIN-QIO Peer-to-Peer Infection Prevention and Control Sharing Call\, where infection preventionists exchange practical strategies\, discuss challenges\, and learn from one another. \nThis session will include: \n\nLive polling to compare practices across hospitals\nOpen discussion of successful interventions\nPeer-driven solutions and practical takeaways\nCollaborative problem-solving in a supportive environment\n\nYour insights and experience are critical to advancing our shared goal of reducing Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) to improve patient safety.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/hospital-topics-in-infection-prevention-htip-reducing-ssi-and-clabsi-4/
LOCATION:Online via Teams Events
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Infection Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260723T225547Z
CREATED:20260723T203541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T225547Z
UID:40560-1786536000-1786537800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Watercooler
DESCRIPTION:Quick conversations. Practical solutions.  \nJoin us every Wednesday at 12 pm ET for a 15-minute peer-to-peer session for nursing homes to tackle real-time workforce challenges – together. \nHow It Works\nOne or a few topics each week\nWe’ll discuss one to three very specific workforce challenges depending on the time available. \n15-minute peer discussion\nShare experiences\, ask questions\, and get input from other healthcare organizations. \nSolution sharing\nHear quick tips\, proven strategies\, and what’s working (and what’s not). \nTake it back and use it\nImplement what fits your team’s needs right away. \nShort time. Big impact.  \nExamples of Topics\n\nTwo nurses called out sick for the next shift – how do we safely cover?\nLast-minute call-outs – what are your backup plans?\nManaging agency costs while maintaining quality\nFloating staff – what’s working (and what isn’t)?\nEngaging aides and CNAs in retention efforts\nSupporting evening/night shift staffing\nOnboarding new hires – tips for smoother starts\n\nYou bring the challenge. We’ll bring the collective wisdom.  \nWhat to Expect\n\nPractical\, real-world conversations\nNo long presentations -just what you need\nPeer perspectives from other nursing homes\nActionable takeaways you can use the same day\n\nPerfect if You Are…\n\nFacing a staffing shortage\nLooking for fresh ideas\nWanting to learn from peers\nShort on time and want high-value solutions\n\n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler-2/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T123000
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CREATED:20260721T210818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T211129Z
UID:40531-1786609800-1786624200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:First Steps on the Pathway to Prevention for the Beginner Infection Preventionist Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a beginner infection preventionist? Join us for a workshop on Thursday\, August 13 and Friday\, August 14 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. \nThis eight-hour training is designed for new infection preventionists and is limited to enrolled nursing homes in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO program. \nRegistration is limited\, so secure your spot today! Fill out this form to indicate your interest and we will send you links to join each session shortly. If you aren’t enrolled\, we will reach out to you to get you signed up.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/first-steps-on-the-pathway-to-prevention-for-the-beginner-infection-preventionist-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260721T211250Z
CREATED:20260721T211250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T211250Z
UID:40535-1786696200-1786710600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:First Steps on the Pathway to Prevention for the Beginner Infection Preventionist Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a beginner infection preventionist? Join us for a workshop on Thursday\, August 13 and Friday\, August 14 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. \nThis eight-hour training is designed for new infection preventionists and is limited to enrolled nursing homes in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic CMS QIN-QIO program. \nRegistration is limited\, so secure your spot today! Fill out this form to indicate your interest and we will send you links to join each session shortly. If you aren’t enrolled\, we will reach out to you to get you signed up.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/first-steps-on-the-pathway-to-prevention-for-the-beginner-infection-preventionist-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T123000
DTSTAMP:20260723T225623Z
CREATED:20260723T203628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T225623Z
UID:40563-1787140800-1787142600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Watercooler
DESCRIPTION:Quick conversations. Practical solutions.  \nJoin us every Wednesday at 12 pm ET for a 15-minute peer-to-peer session for nursing homes to tackle real-time workforce challenges – together. \nHow It Works\nOne or a few topics each week\nWe’ll discuss one to three very specific workforce challenges depending on the time available. \n15-minute peer discussion\nShare experiences\, ask questions\, and get input from other healthcare organizations. \nSolution sharing\nHear quick tips\, proven strategies\, and what’s working (and what’s not). \nTake it back and use it\nImplement what fits your team’s needs right away. \nShort time. Big impact.  \nExamples of Topics\n\nTwo nurses called out sick for the next shift – how do we safely cover?\nLast-minute call-outs – what are your backup plans?\nManaging agency costs while maintaining quality\nFloating staff – what’s working (and what isn’t)?\nEngaging aides and CNAs in retention efforts\nSupporting evening/night shift staffing\nOnboarding new hires – tips for smoother starts\n\nYou bring the challenge. We’ll bring the collective wisdom.  \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler-3/
LOCATION:Online via Teams Events
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://qi.ipro.org/wp-content/uploads/Workforce-Watercooler-Webinar-Graphic.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T211918Z
CREATED:20260721T205212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T211918Z
UID:40528-1787657400-1787659200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Hospital Topics in Infection Prevention (HTIP): Reducing SSI and CLABSI
DESCRIPTION:What’s working in your hospital to prevent Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI)? What challenges are you still navigating? Do you have a success story to share? \nJoin us for a QIN-QIO Peer-to-Peer Infection Prevention and Control Sharing Call\, where infection preventionists exchange practical strategies\, discuss challenges\, and learn from one another. \nThis session will include: \n\nLive polling to compare practices across hospitals\nOpen discussion of successful interventions\nPeer-driven solutions and practical takeaways\nCollaborative problem-solving in a supportive environment\n\nYour insights and experience are critical to advancing our shared goal of reducing Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) to improve patient safety.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/hospital-topics-in-infection-prevention-htip-reducing-ssi-and-clabsi-5/
LOCATION:Online via Teams Events
CATEGORIES:Free event,Hospital event,Infection Prevention
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://qi.ipro.org/wp-content/uploads/NE_Mid-Atl_event-images-169.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260723T225052Z
CREATED:20260723T203727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T225052Z
UID:40566-1787745600-1787747400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Watercooler
DESCRIPTION:Quick conversations. Practical solutions.  \nJoin us every Wednesday at 12 pm ET for a 15-minute peer-to-peer session for nursing homes to tackle real-time workforce challenges – together. \nHow It Works\nOne or a few topics each week\nWe’ll discuss one to three very specific workforce challenges depending on the time available. \n15-minute peer discussion\nShare experiences\, ask questions\, and get input from other healthcare organizations. \nSolution sharing\nHear quick tips\, proven strategies\, and what’s working (and what’s not). \nTake it back and use it\nImplement what fits your team’s needs right away. \nShort time. Big impact.  \nExamples of Topics\n\nTwo nurses called out sick for the next shift – how do we safely cover?\nLast-minute call-outs – what are your backup plans?\nManaging agency costs while maintaining quality\nFloating staff – what’s working (and what isn’t)?\nEngaging aides and CNAs in retention efforts\nSupporting evening/night shift staffing\nOnboarding new hires – tips for smoother starts\n\nYou bring the challenge. We’ll bring the collective wisdom.  \nWhat to Expect\n\nPractical\, real-world conversations\nNo long presentations -just what you need\nPeer perspectives from other nursing homes\nActionable takeaways you can use the same day\n\nPerfect if You Are…\n\nFacing a staffing shortage\nLooking for fresh ideas\nWanting to learn from peers\nShort on time and want high-value solutions\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/workforce-watercooler-4/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://qi.ipro.org/wp-content/uploads/Workforce-Watercooler-Webinar-Graphic.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T155633Z
CREATED:20260710T155550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T155633Z
UID:40208-1787916600-1787918400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Advancing Outpatient Care Through Shared Learning
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Outpatient Clinical Practices!\nJoin the QIN-QIO Peer-to-Peer call where outpatient practices exchange practical strategies\, navigate barriers\, and strengthen care through shared experience. \nDiscussion topics include improving patient outcomes\, chronic disease management strategies\, behavioral health integration\, workforce development\, care coordination\, and other topics that matter most to outpatient practices. \nWhy Attend?\n\nShare real-world experiences\nLearn practical\, peer-driven strategies\nConnect with outpatient leaders\nContribute to ongoing topic development\n\nFriday\, August 28 from 11:30 am to 12 pm. \nREGISTER
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/advancing-outpatient-care-through-shared-learning-10/
LOCATION:Online via Teams Events
CATEGORIES:Outpatient Providers
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