Small Talks: Heart Failure – Patient Self-management Supports Better Outcomes

Online via Zoom

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, […]

April 22: HHS Presents ‘We Can Do This Summit: Conversations on Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations’

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. […]

Small Talks: Heart Failure – Patient Self-management Supports Better Outcomes

Online via Zoom

  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 […]

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 […]