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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T120000
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131559
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131559
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:20260403T131559
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131559
CREATED:20220322T211623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T155952Z
UID:33309-1653566400-1653568200@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-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131559
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131559
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131559
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131559
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131559
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220322T211149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T225011Z
UID:33306-1649937600-1649939400@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-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220324T163524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T163524Z
UID:33369-1649934000-1649935800@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.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-office-hours-infection-prevention-for-%ef%bb%bfinfection-preventionists-by-an-infection-preventionist-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220208T183307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T225203Z
UID:33164-1649851200-1649853000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Health Equity at End-of-Life: Enhancing Access to Advance Directives & Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how racial and ethnic minorities\, and individuals with lower socioeconomic status experience disparities in end-of-life care. \nWe’ll share tools and strategies to help address these disparities.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-health-equity-at-end-of-life-enhancing-access-to-advance-directives-palliative-care-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220208T181455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T225407Z
UID:33160-1649332800-1649334600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Health Equity at End-of-Life: Enhancing Access to Advance Directives & Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how racial and ethnic minorities\, and individuals with lower socioeconomic status experience disparities in end-of-life care. \nWe’ll share tools and strategies to help address these disparities.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-health-equity-at-end-of-life-enhancing-access-to-advance-directives-palliative-care/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220324T161752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T161813Z
UID:33367-1649329200-1649331000@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.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-office-hours-infection-prevention-for-%ef%bb%bfinfection-preventionists-by-an-infection-preventionist-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220324T160629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T161258Z
UID:33365-1648724400-1648726200@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.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-office-hours-infection-prevention-for-%ef%bb%bfinfection-preventionists-by-an-infection-preventionist-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220208T175128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T225520Z
UID:33157-1648641600-1648643400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: IPRO QIN-QIO Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness & Prevention Programs
DESCRIPTION:According to the CDC\, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults—an estimated 37 million Americans. For individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure—the two most common causes of kidney disease—the risk for CKD is even greater. \nDespite the prevalence\, as many as 9 in 10 people are unaware they have the disease until it has progressed because early-stage kidney disease usually has no symptoms. Although common\, CKD is preventable and treatable. Engaging patients\, families\, and care partners can help support early detection for people at risk for kidney disease and can significantly delay or prevent the progression of kidney failure. \nJoin one of the upcoming sessions to learn how to implement the IPRO QIN-QIO CKD Mobile Applications and Patient Engagement Tools.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-chronic-kidney-disease-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220208T174422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T225643Z
UID:33155-1648123200-1648125000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: IPRO QIN-QIO Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness & Prevention Programs
DESCRIPTION:According to the CDC\, chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults—an estimated 37 million Americans. For individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure—the two most common causes of kidney disease—the risk for CKD is even greater. \nDespite the prevalence\, as many as 9 in 10 people are unaware they have the disease until it has progressed because early-stage kidney disease usually has no symptoms. Although common\, CKD is preventable and treatable. Engaging patients\, families\, and care partners can help support early detection for people at risk for kidney disease and can significantly delay or prevent the progression of kidney failure. \nJoin one of the upcoming sessions to learn how to implement the IPRO QIN-QIO CKD Mobile Applications and Patient Engagement Tools.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-chronic-kidney-disease/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220324T160049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T161945Z
UID:33362-1648119600-1648164600@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.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-office-hours-infection-prevention-for-%ef%bb%bfinfection-preventionists-by-an-infection-preventionist/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220209T210423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T174906Z
UID:33190-1648053000-1648054800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Booster Blitz: Making Sense & Staying on Track: CMS Vaccine Mandates
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nStaying on top of vaccine mandates can be challenging. \nOur team can help translate CMS’ requirements\, identify tools that help stay you on track and consider best practices for ongoing success. \nAccess the tools today and join one of the upcoming sessions to learn more.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/booster-blitz-making-sense-staying-on-track-cms-vaccine-mandates-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220209T203855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T202943Z
UID:33186-1647950400-1647952200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Booster Blitz: Making Sense & Staying on Track: CMS Vaccine Mandates
DESCRIPTION:Staying on top of vaccine mandates can be challenging. Our team can help translate CMS’ requirements\, identify tools that help stay you on track and consider best practices for ongoing success. \nAccess the tools today and join one of the upcoming sessions to learn more.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/booster-blitz-making-sense-staying-on-track-cms-vaccine-mandates/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220209T154018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T203423Z
UID:33174-1647522000-1647524700@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:EQIC's Care Partner Model
DESCRIPTION:An innovative program addressing patient and family satisfaction\, readmission reduction\, and patient-centered care goals \nThe Eastern US Quality Improvement Collaborative\, a CMS Task  III  contractor in Connecticut\, New Hampshire\, New York\, North Carolina\, Vermont\, and West Virginia\, invites SNF\, home care\, and community agencies to learn about its innovative care partner model. \nThe next session in our Care Partner sprint is dedicated to the role of community-based organizations\, and we hope it will be very beneficial to the hospitals\, SNFs\, home care\, and other community hospitals. \nA quality director from one of our EQIC hospitals will discuss their Care Transition Community Collaborative developed with the assistance of IPRO’s QIN-QIO\, which includes the identification and involvement of community-based organizations. \nAs the new care partner model grows over the next few years\, we believe that more and more patients and families will be using and referring to their care partner. We want to ensure that our partner organizations understand the model as it becomes more prevalent patient care. The attendance of hospitals outside of EQIC is an important collaborative step for the Task I and Task III participants to work together. \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/eqics-care-partner-model/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
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UID:33152-1647432000-1647433800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Making Sense & Staying on Track: CMS Vaccine Mandates
DESCRIPTION:Staying on top of vaccine mandates can be challenging. Our team can help translate CMS’ requirements\, identify tools that help stay you on track and consider best practices for ongoing success. \nAccess the tools today and join one of the upcoming sessions to learn more.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-preparing-for-a-successful-survey-in-your-nursing-home-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T133000
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CREATED:20220210T174440Z
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SUMMARY:Opioid and Pain Management Best Practices: Technology for Opioid Risk Assessment\, Naloxone Access\, and Urine Screening
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out! See nationally acclaimed pain management expert Dr. Jeff Fudin present on free software that can save lives! \nPlease join us for a technology demonstration of free software to help prescribers\, nurses\, pharmacists\, and other clinicians who work in any care setting assess patients/residents for opioid overdose and use disorder risks\, help clinicians interpret urine drug screens\, and qualify patients for in-home naloxone. \nWe’ll also explore other free apps for opioid harm reduction. \nOur speaker: Dr. Fudin \n\nDr. Fudin graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences with his Bachelor’s Degree and Pharm.D. He completed an Oncology/Hematology fellowship at SUNY/Upstate Medical Center. He is a Diplomate to the Academy of Integrative Pain Management and a Fellow to the American College of Clinical Pharmacy\, the American Society of Health-system Pharmacists\, and the Federation of State Medical Board. \nDr. Fudin is a Section Editor for Pain Medicine\, Co-Editor-At-Large for Practical Pain Management\, Founder/Chairman of Professionals for Rational Opioid Monitoring & Pharmacotherapy\, and peer reviewer for several professional journals. He has participated in developing and co-authoring opioid-related practice and consensus guidelines. \nHe is owner and managing editor for paindr.com and Founder and CEO of Remitigate LLC\, a software development company that has launched an application to help clinicians interpret urine drugs screens and another that interprets risk of opioid-induced respiratory depression and guides clinicians in qualifying patients for in-home naloxone. Dr. Fudin is a prolific lecturer\, writer\, editor\, teacher\, and researcher\, with over 350 publications on pain management topics. \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 \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/opioid-and-pain-management-best-practices-technology-for-opioid-risk-assessment-naloxone-access-and-urine-screening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220208T173219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T210847Z
UID:33150-1646913600-1646915400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Making Sense & Staying on Track: CMS Vaccine Mandates
DESCRIPTION:Staying on top of vaccine mandates can be challenging. Our team can help translate CMS’ requirements\, identify tools that help stay you on track and consider best practices for ongoing success. \nAccess the tools today and join one of the upcoming sessions to learn more.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-preparing-for-a-successful-survey-in-your-nursing-home/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220208T172836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T172836Z
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SUMMARY:Small Talks: Sepsis: Early Identification is a Cross Continuum Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:We will go over the signs and symptoms of sepsis. And to increase sepsis recognition we will review sepsis screening tools for healthcare providers at the bedside\, patients\, families. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nRecognize that Sepsis is the number one reason for 30-day readmissions\, and diagnosis is often missed by healthcare providers and members of the community\nImplement processes to identify sepsis early to reduce illness severity or mortality
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-sepsis-early-identification-is-a-cross-continuum-opportunity-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220221T152853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T153110Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: Black Health & Wellness Roundtable with CMS Administrator
DESCRIPTION:Watch the stream here. \nYou are cordially invited by Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to attend a special live-streamed virtual roundtable discussion to acknowledge Black History Month. Administrator Brooks-LaSure is the first Black woman to serve as Administrator of CMS and has made health equity a top priority of the agency which provides health coverage to 150 million people nationwide through Medicare\, Medicaid & CHIP and the Marketplaces. \nIn this roundtable\, we’ll explore themes of the work CMS can do to further address racial disparities and advance health equity. We’ll also discuss how Black leaders are making history in the health care system and the unique role HBCUs play in rebuilding the healthcare system\, particularly in a post-COVID world. Finally\, we want to elevate discussion about how CMS can encourage more providers to enter the medical field and in particular to practice in underserved communities. \nAs part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s activities to celebrate Black History Month\, CMS will celebrate advances to improve the health of Black people across the United States\, to help amplify where changes still need to be made in health care and highlight the commitment CMS is making to address systemic racism and move the needle. \nYou are invited to hear our panelists speak to their work to support the Black talent pipeline in the health care system. We hope you will join us. \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/save-the-date-black-health-wellness-roundtable-with-cms-administrator/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131600
CREATED:20220204T163002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T172339Z
UID:33051-1645704000-1645705800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Sepsis: Early Identification is a Cross Continuum Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:We will go over the signs and symptoms of sepsis. And to increase sepsis recognition we will review sepsis screening tools for healthcare providers at the bedside\, patients\, families. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nRecognize that Sepsis is the number one reason for 30-day readmissions\, and diagnosis is often missed by healthcare providers and members of the community\nImplement processes to identify sepsis early to reduce illness severity or mortality
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-sepsis-early-identification-is-a-cross-continuum-opportunity/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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