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SUMMARY:Boosters and Beyond: Reducing Readmission Rates: Empower Your Team with Readmission Interventions
DESCRIPTION:This session features a lightning round of ideas used by other providers to improve ED and readmission rates. Join our session to explore a variety of programs and resources that have been effective in improving rates\, consider ways to adopt some of these strategies\, and commit to trying one idea.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/boosters-and-beyond-reducing-readmission-rates-empower-your-team-with-readmission-interventions/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20230828T174804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T174804Z
UID:36387-1701860400-1701864000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Leaders Forum: Partnership for Community Health (PCH): Enabling Safe Discharges – Securing Beds and Transportation
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Q4: Enabling Safe Discharges – Securing Beds and Transportation \nDescription: The IPRO QIN-QIO consists of IPRO\, Qlarant and Healthcentric Advisors to support leaders and key stakeholders from 86 PCH communities cross our 11 states (CT\, DE\, MA\, MD\, ME\, NH\, NJ\, NY\, OH\, RI\, VT) and the District of Columbia. \nOur goal is to enhance community health and focus on CMS quality goals: reduce opioid misuse\, increase prevention and management of chronic conditions\, enhance care coordination\, further immunizations\, support emergency preparedness and improve infection control practices by:\n• Taking a data-driven approach to explore critical quality opportunities.\n• Learning new evidence based interventions and promising practices.\n• Engaging in peer-to-peer sharing (which comes from you) and problem solving together
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/leaders-forum-partnership-for-community-health-pch-enabling-safe-discharges-securing-beds-and-transportation-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231117T221355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T221355Z
UID:36864-1701876600-1701880200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Boosters and Beyond: Reducing Readmission Rates: Empower Your Team with Readmission Interventions Replay
DESCRIPTION:This session features a lightning round of ideas used by other providers to improve ED and readmission rates. Join our session to explore a variety of programs and resources that have been effective in improving rates\, consider ways to adopt some of these strategies\, and commit to trying one idea.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/boosters-and-beyond-reducing-readmission-rates-empower-your-team-with-readmission-interventions-replay/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231120T212933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T212950Z
UID:36889-1701946800-1701950400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IP3 Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Calling all infection preventionists! Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda and Mary Ellen Casey.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-office-hours/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231117T221619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T221619Z
UID:36867-1702382400-1702386000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Boosters and Beyond: Reducing Readmission Rates: Medication Reconciliation During Transitions of Care
DESCRIPTION:Medication discrepancies occur at an alarming rate during transitions as patients navigate the health care system. These errors lead to a host of problems including duplications\, omissions\, and interactions. Join our session to explore the basic concepts and processes involved in medication reconciliation between health care settings and review the potential outcomes when medication regimens aren’t reviewed during care transitions.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/boosters-and-beyond-reducing-readmission-rates-medication-reconciliation-during-transitions-of-care/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231121T202739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T202739Z
UID:36897-1702387800-1702391400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your Roadmap for 2024 QAPI: Laying Your Foundation
DESCRIPTION:SUMMARY:\nDuring this first session in our four-part QAPI series\, providers will learn how to build upon their current QAPI strengths and expand and sustain a culture of quality that engages leaders\, frontline staff\, patients\, residents\, care partners and the community. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n1. Assess the current state of QAPI and identify priorities for 2024.\n2. Identify key structural elements for effective meetings.\n3. Learn how to utilize a QAPI calendar as a roadmap for monitoring data and identifying quality initiatives.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/creating-your-roadmap-for-2024-qapi-laying-your-foundation/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20230724T145644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T150010Z
UID:35954-1702468800-1702472400@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Health-Related Social Needs Series Part 4 \nDescription: \nAddressing health-related social needs (or social drivers of health) can improve health\noutcomes. Health-related social needs include food insecurity\, housing instability\,\ntransportation needs\, utility difficulties\, and interpersonal safety. \nJoin IPRO QIN-QIO for the Health-Related Social Needs Series to learn\, collaborate\,\nshare best practices and lessons learned on how best to screen for\, capture\ninformation about\, and address social needs. \n\nEngage in interactive sessions where participants learn about health-related social needs\nand specific issues when screening\, collecting\, and addressing this information.\nParticipate in a collaborative forum to share best practices\, challenges\, and lessons\nlearned\, including ways to streamline reporting to CMS.\nShare tools\, resources\, and other material with your peers.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/health-related-social-needs-series-part-4/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231117T221737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T221737Z
UID:36869-1702481400-1702485000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Boosters and Beyond: Reducing Readmission Rates: Medication Reconciliation During Transitions of Care Replay
DESCRIPTION:Medication discrepancies occur at an alarming rate during transitions as patients navigate the health care system. These errors lead to a host of problems including duplications\, omissions\, and interactions. Join our session to explore the basic concepts and processes involved in medication reconciliation between health care settings and review the potential outcomes when medication regimens aren’t reviewed during care transitions.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/boosters-and-beyond-reducing-readmission-rates-medication-reconciliation-during-transitions-of-care-replay/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231120T213130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T213130Z
UID:36891-1702551600-1702555200@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IP3 Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Calling all infection preventionists! Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda and Mary Ellen Casey.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231121T220337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T220337Z
UID:36909-1702555200-1702558800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:How to Prepare for a Successful Joint Commission Health Equity Accreditation Survey
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: \nChristina L. Cordero\, Ph.D.\,MPH\nThe Joint Commission\nProject Director\, Healthcare Standards Development\nDivision of Healthcare Quality Evaluation \nDr. Cordero leads standards development projects for new accreditation and certification requirements and survey processes across multiple settings and programs. She serves as a subject matter expert for several topics\, including healthcare equity\, antibiotic stewardship\, and telehealth. Prior to joining The Joint Commission\, she conducted basic science and public health research at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Cordero earned her doctorate in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis and her Master of Public Health degree from Northwestern University\, Chicago\, IL. \nThe Joint Commission announced new health equity standards in January 2023. In July\, the organization announced a Health Care Equity Certification. Join us as we:\n• Gain an understanding and explore the differences of The Joint Commission health equity standards and accreditation process\, and the Health Care Equity Certification requirements and review process.\n• Learn tactics and tips for a more successful accreditation survey and/or review process.\n• Answer questions about the programs.\n• Learn about resources to assist you after the webinar \nWe will leave ample time for questions and answers\, so please consider submitting your\nquestions when you register.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/how-to-prepare-for-a-successful-joint-commission-health-equity-accreditation-survey/
LOCATION:Online via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Free event,Health Equity
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231117T222016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T222016Z
UID:36871-1702987200-1702990800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Boosters and Beyond: Reducing Readmission Rates: Perspectives from the Field with Dr. Karl Dauphinais
DESCRIPTION:Hear from one of our local experts\, who will offer his own unique perspective on ways to improve transitions of care within our community. During this session\, Dr. Dauphinais will share ideas on ways to reduce rehospitalization\, limit emergency department visits/utilization\, and develop effective communication strategies to improve clinical outcomes.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/boosters-and-beyond-reducing-readmission-rates-perspectives-from-the-field-with-dr-karl-dauphinais/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231117T222150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T222150Z
UID:36873-1703086200-1703089800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Boosters and Beyond: Reducing Readmission Rates: Perspectives from the Field with Dr. Karl Dauphinais Replay
DESCRIPTION:Hear from one of our local experts\, who will offer his own unique perspective on ways to improve transitions of care within our community. During this session\, Dr. Dauphinais will share ideas on ways to reduce rehospitalization\, limit emergency department visits/utilization\, and develop effective communication strategies to improve clinical outcomes.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/boosters-and-beyond-reducing-readmission-rates-perspectives-from-the-field-with-dr-karl-dauphinais-replay/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231221T202715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T202715Z
UID:36967-1703145600-1703178000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Nursing Home Readmission Affinity Group: Moving Beyond Your QAPI Committee: A Culture for Safe\, Reliable and Quality Care
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 11\, 2024\n1:30 – 2:30 pm ET | 12:30 – 1:30 pm CT\n\n\n\n\nSUMMARY:\nIn this session\, we will assess your culture of safe\, reliable\, and effective care\, complete your self-assessment and identify strategies to improve your quality culture. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nUnderstand the impact of your organization’s culture on performance improvement.\nComplete a self-assessment using the Framework for Safe\, Reliable and Effective Care.\nIdentify two to four strategies to move your quality culture forward.\n\nPlease invite your MD/DO\, PA\, NP colleagues\,\nand members of your QAA committee!
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/nursing-home-readmission-affinity-group-moving-beyond-your-qapi-committee-a-culture-for-safe-reliable-and-quality-care/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Nursing Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231120T213307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T213307Z
UID:36893-1703156400-1703160000@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IP3 Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Calling all infection preventionists! Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda and Mary Ellen Casey.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231117T222343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T222343Z
UID:36875-1703592000-1703595600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Boosters and Beyond: Reducing Readmission Rates: Assess and Care Plan to Avoid Readmissions
DESCRIPTION:Join two nurses who have recent experience in Long Term Care to review some of the processes that should be considered to reduce readmissions and emergency department visits\, including admission assessments\, care plans\, communication\, and documentation.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/boosters-and-beyond-reducing-readmission-rates-assess-and-care-plan-to-avoid-readmissions/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231117T222503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T222503Z
UID:36877-1703691000-1703694600@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:Boosters and Beyond: Reducing Readmission Rates: Assess and Care Plan to Avoid Readmissions Replay
DESCRIPTION:Join two nurses who have recent experience in Long Term Care to review some of the processes that should be considered to reduce readmissions and emergency department visits\, including admission assessments\, care plans\, communication\, and documentation.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/boosters-and-beyond-reducing-readmission-rates-assess-and-care-plan-to-avoid-readmissions-replay/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T224005
CREATED:20231120T213506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T213506Z
UID:36895-1703761200-1703764800@qi.ipro.org
SUMMARY:IP3 Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Calling all infection preventionists! Join our IP3 group for a lively discussion with other infection preventionists to share new infection prevention ideas and discover new strategies. This group is hosted by Melanie Ronda and Mary Ellen Casey.
URL:https://qi.ipro.org/upcoming-events/ip3-office-hours-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Infection Prevention
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