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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-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T113000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T225203Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
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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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220208T175128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T225520Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
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:20260403T145246
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220208T173449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T203454Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220210T174440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T202226Z
UID:33197-1646915400-1646919000@qi.ipro.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220208T172836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T172836Z
UID:33148-1646222400-1646224200@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-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220221T152853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T153110Z
UID:33227-1645714800-1645718400@qi.ipro.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220207T195414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T195414Z
UID:33146-1645621200-1645624800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Centering Racial Equity In Social Needs Interventions
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by HealthBegins \nHealthcare leaders and practitioners around the country are increasingly understanding the urgency of two foundational goals—addressing health-related social needs and improving racial equity—and seeking ways to act on them. Yet there’s an important truth that must be applied for these efforts to succeed. It is that meeting social needs and improving racial equity are not separate pursuits. Without a focus on equity within health-related social needs interventions\, underlying inequities can persist. To be effective\, the two must go hand in hand. \nPioneering institutions across the country are already answering the call to intentionally center racial equity in social needs interventions. In this webinar\, we will hear directly from some of them as they share lessons learned from the field. These panelists\, all participants in HealthBegins’ training and education programs\, work in settings from health systems to CBO’s. And their experience demonstrates that there can be many entry points into the work of addressing equity while moving upstream—all supported by a sound strategy for change and a Quality Improvement approach to continuous learning. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of the webinar\, attendees will be able to:\n• Describe why an explicit focus on racial equity is essential when designing and implementing solutions to address social needs\n• List examples of ways in which mission-aligned organizations are centering racial equity in their social needs interventions\n• Identify at least one action your organization can take to prioritize racial equity in your upstream work \nPanelists:\n• Sara Bader\, Senior Manager\, Upstream Quality Improvement\, HealthBegins (Host)\n• Natalie Harper\, Community Health Advocacy Initiative Manager\, MetroHealth\n• Dan Behrens\, MHA\, Manager\, Population Health Care Delivery\, Allina Health\n• Susan Frantz\, Food Security Director\, LiveWell Greenville
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/centering-racial-equity-in-social-needs-interventions/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220215T182311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T182415Z
UID:33221-1645099200-1645101000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Check in with the QIO - Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:A monthly half-hour zoom sessions 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. \n 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/check-in-with-the-qio-office-hours/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220125T220949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T204858Z
UID:32992-1645012800-1645014600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Enhancing Transitions to Community
DESCRIPTION:Transitions back to the community can be fraught with challenges\, including unplanned readmissions. Join us to explore how Project RE-Engineered Discharge (Project RED)\, can support community discharges from the hospital or skilled nursing home. \nCommunity connections are key to successful discharges\, so we’ll also discuss screening and addressing social determinants of health to reduce unnecessary readmissions. \nObjectives: \n\nRecognize that patients discharged to the community without appropriate community connections are at higher risk of hospital readmissions.\nDescribe how Project RED\, which supports patient and family engagement and helps to make connections for social needs\, has been successfully implemented in SNFs.\nBe prepared to implement Project RED or one of the tools to address social determinants of health\, and connect residents with community resources to decrease readmissions\n\nFind the slides and more events. 
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/enhancing-transitions-to-community/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220125T220719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T204512Z
UID:32990-1644494400-1644496200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Small Talks: Enhancing Transitions to Community
DESCRIPTION:Transitions back to the community can be fraught with challenges\, including unplanned readmissions. Join us to explore how Project RE-Engineered Discharge (Project RED)\, can support community discharges from the hospital or skilled nursing home. \nCommunity connections are key to successful discharges\, so we’ll also discuss screening and addressing social determinants of health to reduce unnecessary readmissions. \nObjectives: \n\nRecognize that patients discharged to the community without appropriate community connections are at higher risk of hospital readmissions.\nDescribe how Project RED\, which supports patient and family engagement and helps to make connections for social needs\, has been successfully implemented in SNFs.\nBe prepared to implement Project RED or one of the tools to address social determinants of health\, and connect residents with community resources to decrease readmissions\n\nFind the slides and more events.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-enhancing-transitions-to-community/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220131T175143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T175930Z
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SUMMARY:CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum\, Feb 3\, 2022\, 2-3 pm ET
DESCRIPTION:CMS Rural Health Open Door Forum is scheduled for: \nDate: Thursday\, February 3\, 2022\nStart Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern Time (ET); \nPlease dial in at least 15 minutes prior to call start time. \nConference Leaders: Ing-Jye Cheng\, John Hammarlund and Jill Darling.\n**This Agenda is Subject to Change**\n1. Opening Remarks\n1. Co-Chair- Ing-Jye Cheng\, (Center for Medicare)\n2. Co-Chair – John Hammarlund\, Deputy Director Local Engagement and Administration\, OPOLE\n3. Moderator – Jill Darling\, Office of Communications \n1. Announcements & Updates\n• FY 2022 IPPS final rule with comment period – Graduate Medical Education provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act\, 2021\n• Update on CMS payment policies for administering COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies\n1. Open Q&A \n**DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE** \nNext ODF: TBD \nEmail: RuralHealthODF@cms.hhs.gov \nThis Open Door Forum is open to everyone\, but if you are a member of the Press\, you may listen in but please refrain from asking questions during the Q & A portion of the call. If you have inquiries\, please contact CMS at Press@cms.hhs.gov. \nOpen Door Forum Participation Instructions:\nThis call will be Conference Call Only. \n1. To participate by phone: Dial: 1-888-455-1397 & Reference Conference Passcode: 5109694 \nPersons participating by phone are not required to RSVP. TTY Communications Relay Services are available for the Hearing Impaired. For TTY services dial 7-1-1 or 1-800-855-2880. A Relay Communications Assistant will help. \nInstant Replay: 1-800-835-5808; Conference Passcode: No Passcode Needed \nInstant Replay is an audio recording of this call that can be accessed by dialing 1-800-835-5808. Instant Replay begins 1 hour after the call has ended. The recording expires February 5\, 2022\, 11:59 PM ET. \nFor ODF schedule updates and E-Mailing List registration\, visit our website at http://www.cms.gov/OpenDoorForums/. \nWere you unable to attend the recent Rural Health ODF call? We encourage you to visit our CMS Podcasts and Transcript webpage where you can listen and view the most recent Rural Health ODF call. \nCMS provides free auxiliary aids and services including information in accessible formats. Click here for more information. This will point partners to our CMS.gov version of the “Accessibility & Nondiscrimination notice” page.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/cms-rural-health-open-door-forum-feb-3-2022-2-3-pm-et/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T160000
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SUMMARY:CMS National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call\, February 2\, 2022\, 3 pm ET
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a National Stakeholder Call providing updates on COVID-19\, revisions to nursing home guidance\, and best practices. Additionally\, subject matter experts from CDC and CMS will address frequently asked questions. \nPanelists: \n\nDr. Lee Fleisher\, CMS Chief Medical Officer and Director\, Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CMS)\nJean Moody Williams\, Deputy Director\, Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CMS)\nDr. Kara Jacobs-Slifka\, Long Term Care Lead\, Prevention and Response Branch (CDC)\nEvan Shulman\, Director\, Division of Nursing Homes (CMS)\n\nWho should attend: Long-term care providers\, facility staff\, and resident advocates.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/cms-national-nursing-home-stakeholder-call-february-2-2022-3-pm-et/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220110T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T172457Z
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SUMMARY:Small Talks: Adverse Drug Events (ADEs)
DESCRIPTION:Join our team for a valuable exploration of adverse drug events. Learn how to define them and recognize their common causes. \nWe’ll also cover how to use an ADE Trigger Tool\, and how to review ADE statistics including what to look for and what to do with your findings.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-adverse-drug-events-ades-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220111T215433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T192042Z
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SUMMARY:IPRO HQIC presents: Helping Healers Heal
DESCRIPTION:Peer presentation on a wellness initiative developed by New York City Health + Hospital System entitled “Helping Healers Heal.” \nObjectives: \n\nRecognize that this is the time for employee wellness\nDescribe the New York City Health & Hospital System program\nBe prepared to take next steps in your own facility\n\nDuring the session\, we will explore all-cause harm (inclusive of acute care patient safety\, health equity\, patient and family engagement\, and high reliability)\, introduce prevention resources\, and engage in an interactive discussion to understand participants’ most time-sensitive needs in ensuring a continued focus of All-Cause Harm in the current environment. \nIf you missed the presentation we have the recording available for you.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ipro-hqic-presents-helping-healers-heal/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220110T191209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T161256Z
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SUMMARY:Small Talks: Adverse Drug Events (ADEs)
DESCRIPTION:Join our team for a valuable exploration of adverse drug events. Learn how to define them and recognize their common causes. \nWe’ll also cover how to use an ADE Trigger Tool\, and how to review ADE statistics including what to look for and what to do with your findings.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talks-adverse-drug-events-ades/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220110T191930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T230339Z
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SUMMARY:Huddle: PPE Review
DESCRIPTION:You have likely discussed PPE with your staff many times. Let our team shoulder the training this week with a quick refresher and tips and ideas to ensure compliance.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/huddle-ppe-review/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20211227T172545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211227T172545Z
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Equity Measures to Identify and Incentivize Improvements in Racial Inequities in Care
DESCRIPTION:Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) shared the results of a new analysis of racial and ethnic inequities in health care and became the first health plan in Massachusetts to announce it will incorporate equity measures — differences in the quality of care across racial and ethnic groups — into its contracts and payment programs with clinicians who care for Blue Cross members. In preparation for equity-based payment incentives\, BCBSMA has partnered with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to convene an Equity Action Community to develop equity-improving capabilities among providers and facilitate collaboration among them. \nNCQA will host Dr. Mark Friedberg\, Senior Vice President\, Performance Measurement & Improvement at Blue Cross and Shannon Welch\, MPH\, Senior Director at Institute for Healthcare Improvement\, for a presentation on this groundbreaking work. Join faculty for an overview of Blue Cross’ plan to address health inequity and racial injustice\, results from the recently released Health Equity Report and the launch of a new collaborative intended to assist physicians and hospitals in improving racial inequities in care.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/leveraging-equity-measures-to-identify-and-incentivize-improvements-in-racial-inequities-in-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145246
CREATED:20220110T190754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T192430Z
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SUMMARY:Small Talk: Infection & Antibiotic Tracking Tool
DESCRIPTION:How do you track all of the pieces of infection prevention? Dave Johnson created an Infection & Antibiotic Tracking Tool to help you. \nThe tool makes all calculations\, data summaries\, and graphs instantly for rapid data comparison. \nThe simple Excel format is designed to track facility-wide and location-specific infections and infection rates\, antibiotic use and prescribing\, and a lot more.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/small-talk-infection-antibiotic-tracking-tool/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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