Quality Insights Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Quality Insights is a mission-driven non-profit organization that improves health and health care quality and equity. For nearly half a century, we have provided education, data, collaboration and consulting services that impact millions of patients and providers every day. Learn more about what we do through our podcast.
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Dave Devereaux, a nationally recognized expert and thought leader in long-term care.
Dave shares lessons from a 45-year long-term care career and his book Beyond Bedrails and Bingo: Myths, Truths, and the Future of America's Nursing Homes, explaining why nursing homes evoke fear, how COVID eroded trust and changed operations, and how “patient-centered care” can miss what patients actually want. He also weighs AI and blockchain’s potential benefits and risks, offers practical advice for families choosing a facility, questions whether litigation improves care, and outlines policy ideas focused on rewarding wellness and strengthening healthcare financing.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-080726-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Matt Duffy, a teacher, coach, athlete, and cardiac arrest survivor.
Matt shares how he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during an October 2025 scrimmage and survived because teammates quickly used CPR and an on-site AED. He describes hurling, reflects on how the experience reinforced his priorities in coaching and mentorship, and urges broader CPR/AED readiness and advocacy for heart disease screening even when there are no warning signs.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Robert Swidler, M.A., J.D., a veteran health law attorney and bioethicist who served as General Counsel to St. Peter's Health Partners for over a decade, co-teaches Law & Bioethics at Columbia University, and helped shape many of New York's foundational health care laws, including its Health Care Proxy Law and Family Health Care Decisions Act.
Robert discusses how informed consent and medical decision-making capacity guide treatment decisions, and explains the purpose of healthcare proxies and New York’s Family Health Care Decisions Act when patients can’t decide for themselves. He also describes forming the Empire State Bioethics Consortium during COVID-19, reflects on why end-of-life choices can become contentious, and argues for moving toward universal single-payer health coverage.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-072426-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Stacey Petruso, a healthcare professional whose nursing career spans every setting: corrections, hospice, long-term care, and leadership.
Stacey shares her path from a first career in accounting and marketing into nursing, with roles spanning psychiatric correctional care, long-term care, hospice, and director-level leadership. She reflects on COVID-19, burnout and understaffing, the impact of appreciation and incentives, hospice lessons on dignity and communication, and hopes for better staffing, affordable care, smarter use of ER versus primary and urgent care, and a return to basic kindness.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-071726-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Richie Redding, a performing comedian, keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and healthcare communication expert.
Richie explains how outstanding nurse and physician communication during the COVID-19 ventilator crisis involving his in-laws inspired his work teaching evidence-based listening and levity to build trust under pressure. He describes how active listening improves outcomes and patient satisfaction while reducing errors, and he addresses burnout and nursing culture by urging leadership frameworks and communication training starting in medical education.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Piyali Chakraborty, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Ashmi Health.
Dr. Chakraborty shares how her newborn son’s NICU stay and her research in personalized glycemic response led her to found Ashmi Health to improve nutrition care for diabetes and gestational diabetes in rural and underserved communities. She explains how Ashmi partners with community health workers and a photo-based app to predict glucose spikes, tailor practical food guidance based on real access, intervene earlier than standard care, and improve postpartum follow-up, with a long-term vision to support medical nutrition across chronic conditions.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-062626-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jack Clifford, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) with 21 years of service and founder of eecplocator.com, Atlantic EECP, and the EECP Retreat at Waking Dreams Wellness in Asheville, NC. His book, EECP: The Most Underutilized Therapy in Medicine, is a comprehensive guide for patients, caregivers, and physicians.
Jack recounts being diagnosed at 47 with a 100% blocked LAD “widow maker” and severe multi-vessel disease, then pausing to question immediate bypass surgery and choosing noninvasive enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) to improve circulation. He explains why EECP is still underused despite FDA approval and research, and describes building eecplocator.com to expand access, educate patients and clinicians, and push for reimbursement tied to endothelial dysfunction.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Peter Kowey, MD, Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology at Thomas Jefferson University, Emeritus Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases at the Lankenau Heart Institute, and the William Wikoff
Smith Chair in Cardiovascular Research at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research.
Dr. Kowey discusses his book Failure to Treat, using patient-inspired stories to show how modern healthcare has grown less human and more complicated. He highlights harms from electronic medical records, profit-driven screening, malpractice-driven defensive medicine, administrative control, drug advertising, and burnout, and calls for universal access to basic care.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-061226-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with John D’Alesandro, founder of Amplefi and a healthcare operations expert who has spent more than two decades helping hospital leaders improve how care actually moves through their systems.
John explains that long ER waits and overcrowding are driven by hospital-wide flow blockages, cultural workarounds, and poor visibility into capacity—not simply staffing or space shortages. He describes adapting Lean thinking, using AI to anticipate admissions earlier, and creating shared accountability through an action center that tracks who can move, what they’re waiting on, and what barriers must be removed.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Brandi Edwards Farmer, BSW, ADC, PRSS, CTTS, Director of the COMAT (Community Outreach MAT) program at Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center (SHCMHC).
Brandi shares her journey from addiction in rural West Virginia to long-term recovery and leadership at Southern Highlands, where she uses outreach models to connect people and their families to treatment and support. She discusses a nearly 49% decline in fatal overdoses, ongoing rural barriers and stigma, and her work with WVCBAPP to expand credentials and professional pathways, including efforts to create licensure for advanced addiction counselors and reduce the criminalization of substance use disorder.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Allen Cooper, co-founder and CEO of ReadyList and the president and CEO of Ancilla Ventures.
Allen shares how ReadyList was created to digitize environmental services workflows, using checklists and inspection data to improve cleaning consistency, accountability, and room readiness. He emphasizes that COVID-19 showed EVS must be treated as a peer in decision-making, and that stronger collaboration and right-sized technology can reduce burnout, support faster high-quality turnovers, and improve patient safety.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Brian Hajjar, President & Founder of Telostrand.
Brian describes building non-invasive at-home urine-based molecular tests for infections like HPV, HIV, and hepatitis C to make testing simpler and more accessible. He also explains Telostrand Cloud, a patent-pending system designed to rapidly identify organisms and predict antimicrobial sensitivity in hours rather than days, potentially improving treatment decisions and supporting public health.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-052226-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Melanie Sue Hicks, PhD, SHRM-SCP, CFRE, an author, speaker, coach, and global philanthropist who specializes in human connection and resilience.
Dr. Hicks shares how her path into organizational culture grew from early service work, research on generations, and experience in a toxic workplace. She reframes burnout as driven by misaligned expectations, lack of recognition, and repeated small breaches of trust that fuel disengagement and quiet quitting, and points to better onboarding, human-centered leadership, and thoughtful AI use to free time for more human connection.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jimmy Moley, MD, a psychiatrist specializing in mental health care of adults and athletes.
Dr. Moley explains sports psychiatry as a growing subspecialty focused on athletes’ unique mental health needs, from injury recovery and identity challenges to medication considerations and sport culture. He discusses how youth sports can build resilience but also heighten pressures from social media, costs, and early specialization, arguing that reducing stigma and embedding mental health professionals in team settings can improve well-being and performance.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-050826-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Janet McConnell, speaker, author and fitness coach.
Janet shares how a midlife health crisis led her from a corporate career to coaching longevity, reframing aging as reinvention and “decay as optional.” She highlights consistent strength training, protein-forward whole foods, and daily challenge for brain and body health, warns against quick fixes, and calls for a healthcare shift from disease management to prevention through movement, lifestyle education, and community.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-050126-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Tamara Ruggles, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), founder of The Deprescribing Clinic, and host of the Geriatric Pharmacy Focus podcast on the Pharmacy Podcast Network.
Dr. Tamara Ruggles explains how medication-related harm and prescribing cascades in long-term care led her to found the Deprescribing Clinic to help patients optimize medications, reduce anticholinergic burden and side effects, and improve quality of life. She also highlights pharmacists’ roles in antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacogenomic testing to reduce adverse events, while advocating for broader coverage and reimbursement for pharmacist clinical services.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Dr. Chris Peterson, an anesthesiologist, ordained Buddhist priest, meditation teacher, and mindfulness counselor.
Dr. Peterson describes how a midlife crisis and Buddhist counseling deepened his meditation practice and shaped his view of mindfulness as a tool for awakening and compassionate care. He discusses how mindfulness helps clinicians reduce burnout and self-criticism, helps patients manage chronic pain, and warns that wellness programs and AI must prioritize humanity over productivity in healthcare.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-041726-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Diane Randall, M.A., CHHC, a Whole Living Consultant, Author, College Instructor, and host of Plant Based Curious.
Diane shares how severe burnout and health issues as a high-performing working mother and traveling consultant sparked a shift toward integrated mind-body-spirit wellbeing, reframing discomfort as a catalyst for growth. She emphasizes plant-forward eating and sustainable “movement snacks,” suggests quick stress resets, and argues healthcare should prioritize prevention, lifestyle medicine, community supports, and whole-person measures of wellbeing.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-041026-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, a board-certified geriatric pharmacist, certified pain educator, nationally recognized expert in pain management and substance use education, and host of the Pain Pod.
Mark shares how mentors, patient experiences, and his work in practice and education led him into pain management and substance use education. He reflects on the 2016 CDC opioid guideline’s intent versus real-world consequences and highlights the need for interprofessional care, expanded pharmacist roles, more non-opioid options, better access to opioid use disorder medications, and improved insurance coverage for pain treatments.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-040326-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Robert Oliver, Ed.D.,Co-Founder and Senior Master Trainer of Education and Treatment Alternatives, Inc.
Dr. Oliver describes how his upbringing in poverty and supportive relationships led to a career in youth mental health and to co-founding Education and Treatment Alternatives to expand Aggression Replacement Training. He outlines when families should seek help, why Gen Z mental health challenges are rising, and the need for evidence-based, measurable, well-implemented mental health services in schools.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Toby Martini, Senior Instructor at The Leaders Institute.
Toby shares how he combined decades of improv performance with personal development to create facilitation and “improv for business” programs that help teams break down silos, improve communication, and prevent conflicts by understanding differing work styles. He explains the Leaders Institute’s balance of fun and practical learning to combat burnout and strengthen culture, argues that healthy competition can drive cooperation and performance, and says that despite AI and remote work shifts, soft skills and human connection will remain essential to effective teamwork.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Nicholas Lombardo, PharmD, clinical pharmacist and owner of The Gear Box Gym.
Nicholas describes how his interests in chemistry and patient care led him from planned retail pharmacy to inpatient clinical work, emphasizing the value of pharmacists on hospital rounds for proactive medication optimization, infectious disease stewardship, and chronic disease management in areas like diabetes and heart failure. He also explains how COVID-era remote education weakened experiential training, outlines why strength training and muscle mass are foundational for longevity and independence, and shares plans to scale The Gear Box Gym while envisioning expanded pharmacist roles in prevention and emerging personalized approaches.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Elizabeth Markle, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist, speaker, writer, researcher, Associate Professor of Community Mental Health at California Institute of Integral Studies, and Co-Founder and Executive Director of Open Source Wellness.
Dr. Markle explains how co-founding Open Source Wellness was driven by the “behavioral prescription” gap in primary care and her experience with intentional community, inspiring a “behavioral pharmacy” that replaces shame-inducing advice with joyful, culturally relevant, trauma-informed, community-based support. She shares outcomes from the community-as-medicine model, argues for team-based care led by coaches to reduce provider burnout, and outlines plans to scale through YMCAs and clinic-community partnerships.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Mark Amendola, LCSW, Co-Founder and Senior Master Trainer of Education and Treatment Alternatives, Inc.
Mark describes his path into adolescent behavioral health and his global work advancing Aggression Replacement Training (ART), which integrates social skills training, anger control, and moral reasoning to teach impulse control and problem-solving with fidelity and measurable outcomes. He discusses expanding ART for schools and correctional settings, the link between movement and brain-based regulation, shifts in boys’ participation in sports, and the need to invest in universal, trauma-informed prevention models that build belonging and psychological safety in schools and communities.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Michael Hambuchen, PharmD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, Marshall University School of Pharmacy, and Todd Davies, PhD, Associate Director of Research and Development, Division of Addiction Sciences in the Department of Family and Community Health, Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.
Dr. Hambuchen and Dr. Davies discuss their motivations for substance use and overdose research and explain why combined opioid-stimulant overdoses are unpredictable and dangerous, including naloxone-unmasked agitation and complications from fentanyl contamination. They describe preclinical studies combining naloxone with dexmedetomidine to manage post-reversal agitation and with an alpha-2 antagonist to address fentanyl-xylazine effects beyond respiratory depression, and highlight the need for multi-pathway treatments, better drug-supply monitoring, and improved testing and long-term, customized therapies.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Steve Grant, author of Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home.
Steve shares his journey from corporate marketing to becoming a rural letter carrier in Appalachia, a transition that brought profound personal growth and healing. Through his memoir, he highlights the importance of community connection, physical labor, and resilience in reinventing oneself after facing medical and professional challenges during the pandemic.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Anuruddh Kumar Misra, MD, FACP, FAMSSM, QME, DIP ABLM, a triple board-certified physician and non-operative sports medicine specialist, and Anuruddh Mishra, founder of August AI.
Dr. Misra and Anuruddh share their journeys into medicine and technology while exploring the evolving role of AI in healthcare, its benefits, limitations, and future impact, as well as the importance of balancing innovation with human empathy and clinical judgment in patient care.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-020626-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Shannon Barry, an Army Veteran and a Department Service Officer with the Department of Pennsylvania American Legion.
Shannon discusses her journey to becoming a department service officer with the American Legion, emphasizing the personal nature of her work compared to her previous role in the VA. She highlights the challenges veterans face with the VA benefit process, mental health care, military sexual trauma, and the importance of peer support and advocacy.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-013026-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Alayna Click-Thomas, MS, SHRM-SCP, GenZ Keynoter and Retention Strategist with Magnet Culture, and was named a 2024 USA Today Keynote Speaker to Follow.
Alayna discusses the unique challenges in healthcare retention, emphasizing the need for modern strategies that resonate with Gen Z employees. She highlights the importance of understanding employee expectations, effective feedback processes, and integrating technology smoothly while maintaining a human touch in patient care.
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In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jack Bruce, Director of Population Health and Wellbeing at IMA Financial Group (Atlanta), Affiliate Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and founder of WellBirds.
Jack shares his transition from traditional HR to focusing on employee wellness through birding and nature-based healing, emphasizing the mental and physical benefits of nature and the critical role of leadership in fostering positive workplace cultures.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-011626-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Nykole Gonzalez, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and partner at Northshore Psychological Associates.
Dr. Nicole Gonzalez shares her journey into neuropsychology, highlighting the interplay between neurological conditions and mental health challenges, and emphasizes the importance of culturally competent care and holistic treatment approaches.
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The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-010926-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Robert Russell, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer of Majestic Care.
Dr. Russell discusses his career trajectory in internal medicine and geriatrics, emphasizing the need for a redefined perspective on nursing home care. He highlights the importance of engaged leadership, the role of technology, and value-based care in improving outcomes, while advocating for a tiered system to better support various patient needs.
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Publication number QI-010226-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Dr. Jon Glass, a Clinical Psychologist with Northshore Psychological Associates.
Dr. Glass discusses the benefits of high school sports participation on mental health, resilience, and emotional balance, as well as addressing the importance of proper management by parents and coaches to maximize these benefits and avoid potential harm. He also explores the effects of social media, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, differences between boys and girls in sports, and offers advice on supporting injured athletes.
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Publication number QI-121925-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with caregiving expert Jennifer (Jen) Fink.
Jen discusses her personal journey into caregiving, the impact of social media on caregiver burden, and evidence-based lifestyle steps to protect brain health. She also highlights the significance of reducing stigma, education in healthcare, and the new GUIDE model by the Center for Medicare Services.
Listen to Jen's podcast, Fading Memories.
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Publication number QI-121225-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Aaron Cavalline and Ryan Smock, dedicated high school coaches at Harbor Creek High School.
Aaron and Ryan discuss the mental health benefits of students' participation in sports, highlighting topics like resilience, teamwork, social media pressures, and the effects of COVID-19 on athletics. They also explore the future of high school sports and the growing trend towards specialized training and travel teams.
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Publication number QI-120525-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Anuruddh Kumar Misra, MD, FACP, FAMSSM, QME, DIP ABLM, a triple board-certified physician and non-operative sports medicine specialist.
Dr. Misra shares insights on the significance of lifestyle medicine in transforming healthcare and how it complements traditional and telemedicine practices to address chronic diseases. He highlights the pandemic’s impact on care delivery and offers thoughtful perspectives on the future of medicine, including the growing influence of AI.
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Publication number QI-112125-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Elidia Martinez, a community health worker and the Food Rx Program Coordinator with Beebe Healthcare.
Elidia discusses the Food Prescription Program's role in combating chronic diseases in Sussex County by providing nutritious food and education to those in need. She highlights the program's evolution, success stories, and future expansion plans to further support community health.
For more information about the Food Prescription Program, email Elidia.
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Publication number QI-111425-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Travis J. Davis, MHA, NHA, FACHE, HSE, Executive Director of Long Term Care for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Travis discusses his role overseeing Pennsylvania’s state-run veterans homes, the unique aspects of these facilities, and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of addressing staffing shortages, leveraging technology, and implementing person-centered care to improve the quality of life for residents.
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Publication number QI-110725-GK
This Halloween, we’re taking the fear out of aging and shining a light on how to age vibrantly and intentionally.
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Sally Duplainter, gerontologist, researcher, educator, advocate, and founder of Zing, a mission-driven organization helping older adults extend their health span.
Sally explores the intersection of aging and health, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle choices, nutrition, and proactive healthcare. She advocates for an integrated approach to well-being as we age.
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Publication number QI-103125-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Laura Makaroff, DO, a family physician and Senior Vice President of Prevention and Early Detection at the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Makaroff discusses her journey to the American Cancer Society and the organization's launch of CancerRisk360™, a personalized cancer risk assessment tool. She emphasizes the critical importance of early cancer detection, addressing disparities, and the role of modifiable risk factors in reducing cancer incidence and mortality.
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Publication number QI-102425-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Tiwana Miller, PA-C, a physician assistant and community health advocate.
Tiwana shares her career journey from clinical laboratory science to various healthcare settings, emphasizing the importance of empathy, preventative care, and patient empowerment. She discusses the impact of COVID-19 on her work, her research in obesity and diabetes, and her dedication to improving access to healthcare for underserved communities.
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Publication number QI-101725-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Lori Carnsew, MD, family doctor, children’s author and lifestyle medicine advocate.
Dr. Lori Carnsew discusses her transition from family medicine to opening Verity Primary Medicine and Lifestyle, a practice that emphasizes lifestyle medicine and prevention. She highlights the challenges and strategies for fostering lasting lifestyle changes in patients, and the importance of early education in lifelong health.
Learn more about Lori's children's book, How to Live Like a Superhero.
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Publication number QI-101025-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Bobbie Reed, caregiver advocate and American Kidney Fund Ambassador.
Bobbie discusses her personal journey as a caregiver for her son and mother, her advocacy work for kidney disease awareness, the role of social media in finding her son a kidney donor, and the importance of support groups. She also highlights legislative efforts like the Living Donor Protection Act and emphasizes early detection, better communication among healthcare providers, and utilizing AI resources.
- Discover Bobbie’s inspiring journey.
- Explore the latest on living donor laws.
- Connect with Kidney Solution’s support group.
- Explore the National Kidney Foundation’s "The Big Ask, The Big Give."
- Learn more about the West Virginia Chronic Kidney Disease Program.
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Publication number QI-100325-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Kyle Lavergne, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, Vice President of Clinical Programs for CenterWell Home Health.
Kyle discusses the American Heart Association's Home Health - Heart Failure Certification, which enhances evidence-based care quality and improves outcomes for heart failure patients. The certification emphasizes program management, staff education, patient support, care coordination, clinical management, and performance improvement, ultimately aiming to reduce hospital readmissions and promote better health outcomes.
Learn more about American Heart Association Certified Care™.
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Publication number QI-092625-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jorge Otañez, MD, DipABLM, Associate Chief Medical Officer of TrueCare.
Dr. Otañez shares his expertise on various health topics, emphasizing the significance of preventative measures and the importance of community health initiatives. He also highlights the role of innovative treatment methods and patient education in improving health outcomes.
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Publication number QI-091925-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Karen Fernandes, RN, CPHQ, CPAA, a nationally respected healthcare leader and advocate with decades of experience in nursing, quality management and patient safety.
Karen discusses her personal connection to the far-reaching impact of the synthetic estrogen diethylstilbestrol (DES), prescribed from the 1940s to the 1970s. She highlights its multi-generational health effects and stresses the need for increased awareness, research funding, and provider education.
Find out more about DES and its effects by visiting Karen’s DES Info Facebook page or sending her an email.
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Publication number QI-091225-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Stephanie McGrath, PharmD, Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Care Network and Director of Community Partnerships at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, and Sydney Stawarz, PharmD, a Pharmacist Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.
Stephanie and Sydney discuss their successful collaboration between the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network and Quality Insights to deliver targeted vaccination clinics in long-term care facilities across Pennsylvania. They detail the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from administering almost 5,000 vaccines to nursing home residents.
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Publication number QI-090525-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Erin Woodford, MSN, RN, a member of the Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification oversight work group with the American Heart Association and Vice President of Population Health for Genesis Healthcare.
Erin discusses the American Heart Association’s Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification, which improves care quality, reduces hospital readmissions, and supports better outcomes for residents. She highlights the importance of early detection, staff training, standardized protocols, and family education in managing heart failure within long-term care.
Learn more about American Heart Association Certified Care™.
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Publication number QI-082925-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with three of Quality Insights' Community Health Workers (CHWs): Lisbeth Rojas, Maria Salazar, and Stephanie Duncan.
Lisbeth, Maria, and Stephanie discuss their impactful work in Delaware addressing health disparities for women and babies through community-based relationships and essential resources. They share success stories and envision a future where CHWs are integral parts of the healthcare system, advocating for patient-centered care and support.
Learn more about Quality Insights' maternal health work in Delaware.
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Publication number QI-082225-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Jacob Bowling, MSW, Chief Executive Officer of Bowling Business Strategies (BBS). Jacob discusses his career in behavioral health strategy, the impact of stigma, addiction, and mental health care models. He emphasizes the need for integrated care, addressing disparities, and providing mental health care to healthcare workers to counteract burnout.
Learn more about the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health national certification program from Mental Health America.
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Publication number QI-081525-GK
In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Amy Kelly, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in breast imaging. Dr. Kelly discusses advancements in breast imaging, emphasizing the importance of annual screenings, early detection, and improving patient outcomes, with a focus on addressing disparities and leveraging social media for education.
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Publication number QI-080825-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Pam Meador, RN, BSN-BC, Director of Regulatory Services at the West Virginia Health Care Association.
Pam Meador discusses the regulatory challenges, staffing issues, and infection control in long-term care facilities, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership and resident-centered care. She highlights the need for specialized training in long-term care and West Virginia's collaborative healthcare environment.
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Publication number QI-080125-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Brian E. McGarry, Ph.D., a physical therapist and health services researcher with an interest in the economics of aging.
Dr. Brian McGarry discusses his path to becoming a researcher, the impact of public policies on Medicare navigation, and the vital role of consistent healthcare staff and certified medical directors in improving care quality in nursing homes. He highlights the importance of addressing staffing shortages, patient preferences for home-based care, and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read the research articles:
- Trends in hospital discharge outcomes among high-risk Medicare beneficiaries before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Preferences for Postacute Care at Home vs Facilities
- Health Care Staff Turnover and Quality of Care at Nursing Homes
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Publication number QI-072525-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Dr. Dave Thimons, Founder and CEO of Personal Care Medical Associates (PCMA).
Dr. Thimons discusses the importance of palliative medicine in improving the quality of life for nursing home residents and reducing hospitalizations. He highlights the benefits and misconceptions of palliative care, emphasizing the necessity of patient-centered care and the ROSE program's role in redefining end-of-life care.
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Publication number QI-071825-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Jason Povio, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eagle Telemedicine.
Jason discusses the vital role of telemedicine in improving healthcare access for rural and underserved communities. He highlights the importance of interoperability, chronic disease management, and specialty care through telemedicine, while sharing insights on challenges and future advancements in the field.
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Publication number QI-071125-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Emily Jaffe, MD, MBA, Vice President and Executive Medical Director of Enterprise Palliative Care Strategy and Implementation at Highmark Health and post-acute medical director at Allegheny Health Network.
Dr. Emily Jaffe discusses the importance of quality of life at the end of life, the roles of palliative and hospice care, and CQEL's initiatives to improve serious illness care in Pennsylvania. She emphasizes the need for patient-centered care, education, and collaboration among healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes. She also highlights innovations like community-based care models, PA POLST forms, and the potential for policy changes to support better end-of-life care throughout the state.
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Publication number QI-062725-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Jeff Neccuzi, a subject matter expert on immunizations and former Director of the West Virginia Division of Immunization Services.
Jeff Neccuzi discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine uptake, growing vaccine misinformation, and the state of school vaccination policies in West Virginia. He emphasizes the role of primary care providers in combating misinformation and the importance of vaccinations, including measles and shingles, for public health.
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Publication number QI-062025-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Brian Frazee, President and CEO of the Delaware Healthcare Association.
Brian Frazee discusses his extensive background in healthcare advocacy, the unique challenges of Delaware's aging and growing population, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare, and DHA's strategic priorities including workforce development and health equity.
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Publication number QI-061325-GK
Join us for part one of a two part series on “Unraveling the Mystery of NoviSurvey” with host Yessi Cubillo, Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, and guest Kimberly Hansen, MSN, RN, Acute Care Program Manager within the Health Facility Survey & Field Operations at the New Jersey Department of Health.
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights Renal Network 3, an End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication No. ESRD3-061125-GK-A
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Amanda Cummins, PA-C, and Carol Antonelli-Greco, DO, the co-founders of FARMacy WV.
Amanda Cummings and Dr. Carol Antonelli Greco discuss FARMacy West Virginia, a program combining healthcare with access to fresh, healthy food. The initiative, spanning 10 years and over 30 sites, tackles chronic disease by offering patients locally grown produce and nutrition education, aiming to improve health outcomes while emphasizing the importance of food as medicine and navigating challenges such as funding, transportation, and patient engagement.
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Publication number QI-060625-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Holly Estel, RN, Clinical Advisor for Genesis Healthcare.
Holly discusses long-term care nursing, covering topics such as the nursing workforce shortage, the essential role of nurse leadership, and the impact of COVID-19. They highlight challenges in staff recruitment, regulatory compliance, and innovations like infusion therapy and AI in patient care.
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Publication number QI-053025-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Merewyn Sheeran, BS, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, an Infection Preventionist with PA Project Firstline, a program under the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Bureau of Epidemiology, Division of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention.
Merewyn Sheeran discusses Pennsylvania Project Firstline, an initiative in partnership with the CDC that aims to bolster infection prevention knowledge among healthcare workers. The program features innovative tools like translated resources and escape rooms, highlighting success in hands-on training, comprehensive outreach, and tailored education for diverse healthcare settings and workers.
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Publication number QI-052325-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Cathy Slemp, MD, MPH, board-certified in Public Health/Preventive Medicine and Family Practice, and currently runs her own public health consulting practice.
Dr. Cathy Slemp discusses her diverse career in public health, focusing on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of community resiliency, and strategies to tackle substance use disorders in rural areas. She emphasizes the role of trusted relationships, accurate information, and the need for integrated services in combating public health crises.
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Publication number QI-051625-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Heather McGowan, President of the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (PANAC), and Debra Wright, a Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
Heather and Deb Wright touch on their responsibilities, challenges, and professional development, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages. They also explore the impact of accurate assessments on care plans, regulatory compliance, and how organizations like PANAC support NACs.
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Publication number QI-050925-GK
In this second installment of Taking Healthcare by Storm, continuing our previous conversation, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Benjamin Canter, OTD and PhD student from the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Department of Occupational Therapy at Boston University.
Benjamin discusses research on the impact of COVID-19 on rehabilitation in nursing homes, highlighting disparities in access to rehabilitation between post-acute and long-term care patients. He also reviews challenges faced by skilled nursing facilities during the pandemic and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based policies and person-centered care.
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Publication number QI-050225-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Benjamin Canter, OTD and PhD student from the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Department of Occupational Therapy at Boston University.
Benjamin discusses the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on nursing home care, focusing on prevention, mitigation, and rehabilitation strategies. His studies highlight the links between functional dependence, dehydration, and poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients and emphasize the importance of tailored monitoring and interventions in long-term care facilities.
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Publication number QI-042525-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Sophie Campbell, MSN, RN, CRRN, RAC-CT, CNDLTC, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Association of Directors of Nursing Administration (PADONA), and Debra Wright, a Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
Sophie and Deb discuss the evolution and challenges of nursing leadership in long-term care, including the impacts of COVID-19, partnerships to improve care and training, and efforts to combat negative perceptions and recruit new talent. They emphasize the importance of education, flexibility, and interdisciplinarity in addressing the higher acuity of admissions and the need for ongoing infection prevention and control.
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Publication number QI-041825-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Rosha McCoy, MD, Senior Director for Advancing Clinical Leadership & Quality at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), a Principal Investigator for the CDC Cooperative Agreement, a pediatrician, and the lead for VaccineVoices.org.
Dr. McCoy discusses initiatives aimed at improving physician leadership, healthcare quality, and combating vaccine misinformation post-COVID. She highlights AAMC's extensive programs in supporting medical education, fostering community collaborations, and promoting integrated behavioral healthcare to address emerging public health challenges.
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Publication number QI-041125-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Zeest Khan, MD, podcaster and former cardiac anesthesiologist.
Dr. Khan shares her journey with long COVID, highlighting the importance of peer support, symptom validation, creative treatment approaches, and trusted information sources. She emphasizes the need for curiosity and compassion in healthcare providers managing long COVID patients.
Learn more about Dr. Khan by listening to her podcast or by visiting her website or Substack.
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Publication number QI-040425-GK
Erica, a Practice Transformation Specialist with Quality Insights, interviews Natalie, a physician assistant at Banmaha, PC, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, about their practice’s remarkable achievement—earning Gold Status in the Target: BP program, a critical initiative by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association aimed at controlling and managing blood pressure more effectively across the nation.
Together, they explore the motivation behind joining the program, the strategic steps to enhance blood pressure management, and the challenges encountered. Natalie highlights the critical role of continuous patient education and adherence to treatment plans in achieving lasting results. She also shares how attaining Gold Status has strengthened organizational development and patient care.
For those interested in learning more about the Target: BP Program initiative and how to achieve recognition for your practice, please visit targetbp.org for information and resources.
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Kimberly Everett, BS, MA, Executive Director of the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership.
This episode highlights BCHIP's collaborative efforts with local hospitals and the county health department to address community health needs in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Key topics include its COVID-19 response, chronic disease management, vaccine hesitancy, and programs like BCARES and Advanced Care Planning, emphasizing collaboration and social determinants of health.
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Publication number QI-032825-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Donna Lisi, PharmD, BS Pharmacy, BCPS, BCPP, BCACP, BCGP, BCMTMS, FASCP, FAAPP, a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist and board-certified psychiatric pharmacist.
Dr. Lisi discusses the importance of immunizations for older adults, addressing vaccine hesitancy, immunosenescence, and barriers like healthcare access. She highlights pharmacists' expanding role, community outreach, culturally competent education, and AI in improving vaccine uptake and infectious disease management.
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Publication number QI-032125-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Angie Settle, DNP, APRN, BC, FNP, CEO of West Virginia Health Right.
Dr. Settle shares her journey into healthcare, shaped by her Appalachian roots, and discusses WV Health Right's mission to provide free, quality care to underserved populations in the mountain state. She highlights challenges like vaccine hesitancy, the nonprofit's COVID-19 response, and reliance on volunteers, grants, and innovative community programs to deliver comprehensive healthcare.
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Publication number QI-031425-GK
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Ghinwa Dumyati, MD, Director of the Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Prevention Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Dr. Dumyati discusses infectious disease management in long-term care facilities, focusing on COVID-19, vaccination, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, and combating multi-drug resistant organisms like Candida auris. She highlights the importance of collaboration between healthcare facilities and public health to address current and emerging threats.
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-ARPA-030725-GK
In this week’s episode, Quality Insights’ Nursing Home Team gives updates as our contract extension as the QIN-QIO (Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization) for Pennsylvania and West Virginia comes to an end on March 7.
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this mate rial do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number QIN-QIO-03/03/25-0182
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Lana Kunik, Director of the National PA Center for Diabetes Prevention and Education, a program of the Sight Center of NWPA.
Lana shares her journey into diabetes prevention, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes and the National Diabetes Prevention Program's 12-month curriculum. She highlights strategies like food tracking, stress management, community support, and the shift to hybrid models post-COVID-19 to address type 2 diabetes, especially in rural communities.
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Publication number QI-022825-GK
In this week’s episode, we discuss how to manage the most common infections in long-term care settings, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, and urinary tract infections. We will also discuss when to implement isolation precautions, key infection control measures, and evidence-based strategies to minimize the spread of infections.
We’re joined by Jennifer Brown, RN, BSN, CIC, Infection Preventionist and Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this mate rial do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number QIN-QIO-02/20/25-0169
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Erin Kitt-Lewis, PhD, RN, Associate Research Professor and Associate Director of Education at Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and Kim Ratliff, RN, Director of Nursing at Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line.
The Pennsylvania Teaching Nursing Home Collaborative bridges nursing schools and nursing homes to enhance geriatric care using the Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms Framework. Guests Erin Kitt-Lewis and Kim Ratliff discuss its impact on nursing education, resident care, and professional development, highlighting challenges, pandemic adaptations, and hopes for future expansion.
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Publication number QI-022125-GK
Water systems in nursing homes can harbor dangerous pathogens like Legionella and Pseudomonas, posing serious health risks to vulnerable residents. In today's webinar, we'll dive into waterborne threats and how facilities can strengthen infection prevention efforts to safeguard resident health.
We’re joined by Jennifer Brown, RN, BSN, CIC, Infection Preventionist and Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this mate rial do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number QIN-QIO-02/17/25-0161
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Karen Ernst, MA, a nationally recognized expert in vaccine confidence with a decade’s experience in grassroots organizing around the issue.
Learn more about Voices for Vaccines.
Karen discusses her background in literature and grassroots organizing, which shapes her empathetic and imaginative approach to communicating vaccine science. She discusses vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, common misconceptions, and strategies for empowering communities to trust vaccines through clear, peer-driven communication.
If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-ARPA-021425-GK
In today's episode, we wrap up the “Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control” microlearn series by listening to Episode 4, " Sustainability." Each microlearn in this four-part series demonstrates how to improve infection control in long-term care using the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI).
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- View Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control Microlearn Series - Episode 4: Sustainability
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this mate rial do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number QIN-QIO-02/07/25-0152
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Maggie Ratnayake, Executive Director, and Maddie Hagerty, Chapter Manager, at Lori's Hands.
Maggie and Maddie discuss the nonprofit’s mission to support individuals with chronic illnesses while providing hands-on learning for healthcare students. They highlight its grassroots origins, expansion into multiple cities, and initiatives like the Charm City Scholars Initiative, which promotes equitable aging and empowers underrepresented groups in healthcare.
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Publication number QI-50-020725-GK
In today's episode, we'll continue the “Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control” microlearn series by listening to Episode 3, " Intro to QAPI Data." Each microlearn in this four-part series demonstrates how to improve infection control in long-term care using the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI).
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- View Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control Microlearn Series - Episode 3: Intro to QAPI Data
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this mate rial do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number QIN-QIO-02/03/25-0147
In today's episode, we'll continue the “Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control” microlearn series by listening to Episode 2, "Turning Insights Into Action." Each microlearn in this four-part series demonstrates how to improve infection control in long-term care using the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI).
Related links:
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- View Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control Microlearn Series - Episode 2: Turning Insights Into Action
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Michael McShane, MD, EdM, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine.
A Note from Neeli: Advancing rural health through the LION Mobile Clinic
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Services provided by the LION Mobile Clinic.
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Today's episode introduces Quality Insights' new “Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control” microlearn series. Quality Insights’ Quality Improvement Specialist Patty Austin, RN, introduces the series, which consists of four 15-minute microlearn episodes demonstrating how to improve infection control in long-term care using the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) method. Following the introduction, we will view Episode 1 of the microlearn series, “Intro to QAPI.” This is the Part 1 webinar in a four-part series.
Related links:
- View Webinar Recording
- View Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control Microlearn Series - Episode 1: Intro to QAPI
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Quality Insights' Sheila Barnett, Kathy Wild, LaBasa Robinson, Tonda Devine & Sadiq Abdulai about the upcoming long COVID virtual peer support series.
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Today’s episode introduces Quality Insights’ new Nursing Home 5-Diamond program – an automated, online, national educational resource for patient safety in nursing homes. The program is open for all facilities to enroll. This episode gives an overview of the program and demonstration of the learning platform.
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Related links:
- Visit Nursing Home 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program landing page
- Download informational flyer
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Join host Anna Gurdak, her colleague Robina Montague, and Chris Yocom, Diabetes Prevention Program Manager at Pottstown Medical Specialists (PMSI), in a deep dive into the transformative world of PMSI's Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program. This episode explores the impact of DSMES across Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in managing diabetes effectively. The discussion covers the core principles of DSMES, the relevance of lifestyle changes in diabetes prevention, and strategies to overcome participation barriers. It also includes insights into PMSI's Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). A must-listen for healthcare providers, patients, and anyone interested in health innovation.
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In today's episode, Quality Insights' team of healthcare experts answer our audience's questions related to infection control and immunization in long-term care. The team also shares their own New Year's resolutions to improve infection control and immunization efforts with our nursing home partners.
Related links:
- Mitigating Staff Shortages (CDC)
- Line Listing (CDC)
- Respiratory Virus Toolkit (CDC)
- COVID Infection Control Guidance (CDC)
- Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with COVID Infection or Exposure (CDC)
- COVID-19 Infection Control and Outbreak Response Toolkit for Long-Term Care (PA DOH)
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Tom Ahrens, PhD, RN, FAAN, founder of Viven Health.
Dr. Ahrens, a pioneering expert in infection prevention and critical care, discusses Viven Health's innovative programs focusing on behavioral change and technology to reduce infections in the workplace and homes. He highlights the importance of scenario-based learning, user engagement, and partnerships to improve public health and reduce healthcare costs.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Mary Beth O'Connor, J.D., Recovery Advocate, Author, and former judge.
Mary Beth O'Connor shares her journey from childhood abuse and addiction to creating a unique secular recovery plan, becoming a federal administrative law judge, and advocating for various paths to recovery. She emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care and community support, while also addressing misconceptions and legal issues surrounding addiction.
From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph over Trauma and Addiction
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Molly Gatto, MHA, an Immunization Consultant with the Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Krysta Dancy, MA, MFT, CBD(CBI), Certified Provider Educator, Founder and CEO of Dancy Perinatal.
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This week’s episode introduces an interactive training experience teaching infection prevention and control.
Merewyn Sheeran of Pennsylvania Project Firstline discusses how a program using the escape room format provides a supportive and engaging environment for developing attendees’ knowledge. Viewers will learn how to use the escape room experience in their facility to enhance and improve the foundational knowledge of their frontline healthcare workers on infection prevention and control.
Merewyn Sheeran, BS, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, is an Infection Preventionist with the Bureau of Epidemiology at the Pennsylvania Department of Health. She is part of the Division of Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention and a subject matter expert for PA Project Firstline.
PA Project Firstline, developed in partnership with the CDC, is an innovative project designed to promote foundational knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) for all types of frontline health care workers.
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Related links:
- Project Firstline Escape Room Flyer
- PA Project Firstline Resources
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Amy Porter, Resource Specialist at Quality Insights.
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In this week's episode, we listen to Dr. Jean Storm's interview with Nancy D. Zionts, MBA. They discuss important issues related to long-term care, including workforce challenges, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare quality, and more.
Nancy D. Zionts is Chief Operating Officer and Chief Program Officer of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation. Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM, is Medical Director at Quality Insights.
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this mate rial do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number QIN-QIO-12/10/24-0094
In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with James Johnson Jr., PhD, MPA, a Medical Social Scientist and a Professor of Health Administration and Policy in the School of Health Sciences at Central Michigan University.
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In this week’s episode, Quality Insights' Nursing Home Team will provide education on vaccine hesitancy, enhanced barrier precautions, long COVID, and infection control using role-play scenarios.
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In this week's episode, we listen to Dr. Jean Storm's interview with Christina Starcher, NHA, QCP. They discuss improving quality of care for residents, staff retention, the role of the nursing home administrator, and more.
Christina Starcher is Senior Nursing Home Administrator at Cedar Ridge Center in West Virginia and was named Administrator of the Year by the West Virginia Health Care Association (WVHCA). Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM, is Medical Director at Quality Insights.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Rich Greenhill, DHA, FACHE, Chief Transformation Officer at Quality Insights.
Dr. Greenhill shares his personal experience of bias during an emergency room visit and discusses the impact of bias on patient care and outcomes. He explores how data collection, targeted interventions, and change management models like ADCAR can be used to combat bias and improve healthcare quality and equity.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Nancy D. Zionts, MBA, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Program Officer of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation.
Learn more about the Teaching Nursing Home Collaborative (TNHC).
Contact the Jewish Healthcare Foundation.
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This week’s episode discusses post-COVID care for long-term care residents. The episode:
- Discusses what Post-COVID Syndrome is
- Reviews the prevalence of Post-COVID Syndrome and associated symptoms
- Discusses unique issues faced by the long-term care population regarding Post-COVID Syndrome
- Discusses prevention and treatment options
- Reviews case scenarios
We’re joined by Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM, Medical Director at Quality Insights.
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- Download Transcript
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Tara Mayson, Founder, CEO and President of The Hope Dealer Project.
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In today's episode, we discuss the latest updates on immunizations and healthcare reporting. We explore essential updates tailored for nursing home professionals, including immunization guideline revisions; recent changes to the Minimum Data Set (MDS); and upcoming NHSN reporting requirements related to respiratory infections.
We're joined by Jennifer Brown, RN, BSN, CIC, Infection Preventionist and Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights; and Debra Wright, RN, BSN, CNDLCT, RAC-CT, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Christina Starcher, NHA, Senior Nursing Home Administrator at Cedar Ridge Center in West Virginia.
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In today's episode, Quality Insights' nursing home team will look back at our work from the past five years and share what's on the horizon as the 12th Scope of Work (SOW) comes to an end.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Jillian Pate, MS, RD, CSR, LD, a Renal Dietitian Nutritionist.
Learn more about the West Virginia CKD Program.
Contact Jillian.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Gayle Michelle Olano Hurt, MPA, CPHQ, PMC, Vice President of Patient Safety and Quality Operations at the District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA).
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Today’s episode discusses patient-centered care in long-term care, including principles of person-centered care, practical implications of person-centered care on patient outcomes, treatment strategies. We're joined by Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM, Medical Director at Quality Insights. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Peter Angood, M.D., FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL (Hon), the current President and CEO of the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL).
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Today’s episode discusses patient-centered care in long-term care, including principles of person-centered care, practical implications of person-centered care on patient outcomes, treatment strategies. We're joined by Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM, Medical Director at Quality Insights. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Yessi Cubillo, ESRD Networks 3, 4 & 5 Regional Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist at Quality Insights.
- Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 (New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
- Quality Insights ESRD Network 4 (Pennsylvania and Delaware)
- Quality Insights ESRD Network 5 (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia)
- Find Your ESRD Network
- Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Facilities: Ensuring Patient Safety and Continuity of Care During Natural Disasters Blog Post
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This week’s episode discusses depression in long-term care, including the importance of preventing major depression in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) populations. The presentation will:
- Describe the assessment process
- Share evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treatment of major depression in PALTC populations
- Share two clinical cases to enhance the learning process
We're joined by Abhilash Desai, MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Related links:
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- Download Presentation Slides
- CJ Suicide Prevention Case
- Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
- Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale
- Stanley-Brown Safety Plan
- Suicide Prevention
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with C. Forrest Faison III, M.D., a retired vice admiral (VADM) in the United States Navy. He served as an officer in the Medical Corps and as the 38th Surgeon General of the United States Navy, and is currently the interim Provost of Northeast Ohio Medical University.
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Today's episode discusses antibiotic stewardship and the upcoming Antibiotic Awareness Week 2024. The episode will give an overview of Antibiotic Awareness Week (AAW) themes and activities, as well as explain how healthcare facilities can get involved in AAW. We're joined by Emilee Melchior of West Virginia Project Firstline.
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Related links:
- US Antibiotic Awareness Week
- CDC: Be Antibiotics Aware Partner Toolkit
- Maximizing Efforts Dedicated to Antimicrobial Leadership and Stewardship (MEDALS) Program (for WV facilities)
- Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention/Antimicrobial Stewardship (HAIP/AS) Program (for PA facilities)
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Drema Hill, Ph.D., and Cheryl Workman about the Women Interested in Staying Healthy (WISH) program.
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This week’s episode discusses hand hygiene for healthcare workers. The discussion includes keeping your hands health; keeping your hands clean; and encouraging clean hands with your team.
We're joined by Ericka Bolyard, MSN, RN, LTC-CIP, Regional Infection Preventionist for the West Virginia Department of Health Bureau of Public Health’s Office of Epidemiology and Preventive Services.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Cyndi Kirkhart, CEO of Facing Hunger Foodbank in Huntington, West Virginia.
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In this week's episode, we are introducing Quality Insights' "Taking Healthcare by Storm" podcast by listening to a discussion on resident and family engagement in long-term care.
In the "Taking Healthcare by Storm" podcast series, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm sits down with industry experts with insights in the medical field, including long-term care. We will listen to Dr. Storm's interview with Haley Moore, NHA, and Jennifer Graley, RN, on resident and family engagement in their facility, Valley Center of South Charleston, West Virginia. Topics of discussion include resident councils, family involvement committees, and COVID outbreak management.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Rich Greenhill, DHA, FACHE, Chief Transformation Officer at Quality Insights.
Learn more about The International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua).
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Today’s episode discusses strategies to protect residents and staff from influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. It also explores effective vaccination programs, infection control measures, outbreak management, and related topics to provide your team with the knowledge and tools needed to maintain a safe and healthy environment during the fall and winter respiratory season.
This episode is a replay session of our Aug. 28 webinar featuring Jennifer Brown, BSN, RN, CIC, Infection Preventionist and Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Carrie Sue Shaver, DHA, IHC, FACHE, Assistant Professor of Health Management and Leadership at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
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Updates to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2024. In this week's episode, we will review the following revised data elements and/or new/revised guidance in Chapter 3, sections A, C, GG, H, I, K, N, O, and X. We're joined by Quality Insights Quality Improvement Specialist Debra Wright, RN, BSN, CNDLCT, RAC-CT.
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This week's webinar discusses influenza and source control. This episode will:
- Review flu facts and peak months for flu activity
- Detail flu prevention tactics
- Explain the risks people with chronic conditions face related to the flu
- Highlight the important role "trusted messengers" in the community can play in spreading the word about the importance of flu vaccination
- Explain how source control keeps germs from spreading
- Discuss one reason why source control for COVID-19 focuses on masking
We're joined by Heather Hoffman and Cindy Holmes of West Virginia Project Firstline.
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- Project Firstline Video, “What is Source Control?”
- CDC webpage, “Infection Control Guidance: Respiratory Viruses”
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Robert Fisher, AEM, CHEP, CHEC, CEDP, Regional Emergency Preparedness Specialist at UPMC.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Erik Soiferman, DO, MBA, FACOI, FACP, founder and owner of Bridges Palliative Care.
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Today’s episode discusses strategies to protect residents and staff from influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. It also explores effective vaccination programs, infection control measures, outbreak management, and related topics to provide your team with the knowledge and tools needed to maintain a safe and healthy environment during the fall and winter respiratory season.
We're joined by Jennifer Brown, BSN, RN, CIC, Infection Preventionist and Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Randy Polito, a Customer Success Consultant at CHESS Health.
- Connections App – West Virginia Public
- CHESS Connections App: Explainer Video
- Companion App – West Virginia Public
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Sepsis is a silent killer that affects millions of individuals every year. Nursing home residents are especially at risk of developing this deadly condition because any common infection can lead to sepsis. To protect our residents, early identification and prevention are key.
In today's episode, we will hear from a national sepsis expert and a sepsis survivor. We will also discuss a free interactive resource to help put sepsis prevention at the forefront of your facility.
We're joined by Viven Health’s Natasha Dickinson, DNP, MPH, FNP-C, RN, and Tom Ahrens, PhD RN FAAN; as well as sepsis survivor Kirsten Akin.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Kristy Elder MS, RN, Founder and President of Apricity Healthcare Solutions.
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Today’s webinar discusses caring for dementia residents during a respiratory outbreak.
We're joined by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Snow is an occupational therapist; developer of the GEMS® States of Brain Change and the Positive Approach® training strategies; founder of Positive Approach to Care® (PAC); and co-founder of the Snow Approach Foundation, based in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Jillian Pate, MS, RD, CSR, LD, a Renal Dietitian Nutritionist, and Natalie Tappe, MSN, RN, a Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
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Today’s episode discusses why injection safety matters for multi-dose vials, infection control actions for using multi-dose vials, and key takeaways. We’re joined by Ashley Belt, RN, BSN, Infection Preventionist at the West Virginia Department of Health.
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- How Do I Safely Use a Multi-Dose Vaccine Vial? (CDC Video)
- Multi-Dose Vaccine Vial Injection Safety Tips (CDC Video)
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Angie Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS, Director of Risk Management at HealthCap®.
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Quality Insights has partnered with Viven Health to offer a new training modules on Sepsis Prevention and Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBPs) that are free to our partners and beneficiaries in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
In this episode, Natasha Dickinson joins us to demonstrate Viven Health's simulated learning modules. Natasha Dickinson, DNP, MPH, FNP-C, RN, is Director of Clinical Affairs at Viven Health.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Abhilash Desai MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist.
Ageism: Combating Common Myths Surrounding Aging podcast episode.
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This webinar will discuss palliative care vs. hospice care; hospice team/additional services; hospice program goals; insurance overview; diagnoses; levels of care; and where services occur.
We're joined by Shelly Zito, RN, BSN, community liaison at Connections Life Care Hospice in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Haley Moore, NHA, and Jennifer Graley, RN, from Valley Center.
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In today's episode, we discuss dialysis and fluid management for nursing home residents. This presentation includes an overview of the "Fluid Management: Every Drop Counts" education and activity workbook.
We're joined by Patty Austin, RN, Quality Improvement Specialist for Quality Insights QIN-QIO; and Jeannette Shrift, MSN, RN, Quality Improvement Specialist for Quality Insights ESRD Network 4.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Gina Yekenchik, BSN, RN, and Jennifer Brown, BSN, RN, CIC, about the Infection Preventionist Bootcamp.
- Learn about the Pennsylvania Infection Preventionist Leadership Bootcamp
- Learn about the West Virginia Infection Preventionist Leadership Bootcamp
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In today's episode, the Quality Insights nursing home team role-plays scenarios related to EBPs in nursing homes using the latest guidance.
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Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are a major concern for the nursing home population, who are at risk for developing severe infections. In today's webinar, we'll discuss an overview of MDROs in relation to long-term care.
We're joined by Valerie Jividen, epidemiologist and lab-epi liaison for the West Virginia Department of Health Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services. To contact Valerie Jividen, email Jividen, valerie.s.jividen@wv.gov.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Gary Stoner, MD, previous Director of the Women's Health Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Program at Geisinger Medical Center.
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This week’s episode discusses sepsis prevention for nursing home residents undergoing dialysis. The session will include an overview of practices aimed at reducing infection risks and will address strategies for identifying sepsis. Additionally, the webinar will cover infection prevention measures specific to dialysis treatments, with the goal of ensuring safer dialysis care in nursing home settings.
We're joined by Jennifer Brown, RN, BSN, CIC, Infection Preventionist at Quality Insights QIN-QIO; and Katelynn Booth, MSN, RN, CPHQ, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights ESRD Network 5.
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In this week's episode, we will discuss sepsis in long-term care. This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 2 will review case scenarios of sepsis in the long-term care (LTC) setting, including addressing prevention, early detection, and treatment. We're joined by Carolyn Pandolfo, BS, RN, CHES, CHC, PMP, CIC, travel infection preventionist for the Pennsylvania Project Firstline team at the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
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In today's episode, we will discuss sepsis in long-term care. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Part 1 will provide an overview of sepsis in the long-term care (LTC) setting, including addressing prevention, early detection, and treatment.
We're joined by Emily Magee, MPH, CIC, infection prevention supervisor for Pennsylvania Project Firstline at the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
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Today’s episode discusses strategies for promoting nursing home staff stability, empowering nursing assistants, and improving infection prevention. This replay session of our May 2 webinar features expert presenters Jean Storm, Medical Director at Quality Insights; Jim Triana, Nursing Home Administrator at Complete Care at Oak Ridge; and Amy Porter, Resource Specialist at Quality Insights. The rebroadcast is followed by a Q&A with Amy Porter and Jean Storm.
The video recorded version of this webinar is eligible for Continuing Education credits for Nursing (1.25 hours) and NAB/NCERS (1.0 hours). To earn CEs, watch the full video recording linked below and complete the post-webinar evaluation.
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In this week's episode, we discuss how to screen and treat residents with opioid use disorder (OUD) in nursing homes, as well as education related to OUD. This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 2 will review the following:
- List the medications used to treat opioid use disorder
- Describe successful processes involved in treating residents with opioid use disorder in the facility
We’re joined by Quality Insights Medical Director Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM.
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Join Yessi Cubillo, a Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, and patients Robert Silvera and Joyce Solomon as they share their journeys with home dialysis (PD & Home Hemodialysis) and reveal the successes and challenges they have faced along the way.
Learn more about Quality Insights End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 3.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Andrew Bailes, Founder, and Richard Green, Assistant Program Director, of God's Way Home in Rainelle, WV.
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In this week's episode, we discuss how to screen and treat residents with opioid use disorder (OUD) in nursing homes, as well as education related to OUD. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Part 1 will review the following:
- Define opioid use disorder and explain the prevalence of the disorder in the older adult population
- Explain the risk factors for opioid use disorder and describe ways to reduce these risks
- Describe the various screening tools for opioid use disorder
We’re joined by Quality Insights Medical Director Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM.
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- Download Opioid Risk Assessment Tool
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In today’s episode, the healthcare experts at Quality Insights join us to discuss frequently asked questions related to enhanced barrier precautions (EBPs) in nursing homes, as well as answer submitted questions from our audience.
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Resources shared during the presentation:
- Link to Presentation Slides
- Link to Download EBP Flow Chart
- CDC FAQ
- CDC Video (question about colostomies answered at 53-minute mark)
- Washington State DOH, EBP FAQ
- WV DOH EBP Info Sheet
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Today's episode will discuss the role of ventilation for preventing infections in nursing homes. We will review how ventilation works to reduce the amount of germs in the air and the importance of working with staff in charge of air handling and ventilation to improve ventilation.
We're joined by Cindy Holmes and Elizabeth Dauch of West Virginia Project Firstline. If you have questions for Elizabeth Dauch, email Elizabeth.C.Dauch@wv.gov. Email Cindy Holmes at Cynthia.A.Holmes@wv.gov.
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Resources shared during the presentation:
- Video: What is Ventilation?
- Video: Why does Ventilation Matter?
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This week’s episode discusses reduction of adverse events in nursing homes. The episode highlights the correlation between adverse events and hospital events, explores the term "adverse event," discusses the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process to reduce hospital events, and demonstrates the use of an adverse event tool.
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Resources shared during the presentation:
- CMS: Potentially Preventable Adverse Events
- Adverse Event QAPI Review: Hospital Events
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Miranda Broyles, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN, Director of Palliative Care Services at HospiceCare.
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In this week's episode, Dr. Jean Storm gives an overview of enhanced barrier precautions (EBPs) and discusses the latest updates for EBP guidance. Dr. Storm is Medical Director at Quality Insights.
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Below are resources that were shared during the presentation:
- NEW! Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes Algorithm
- Examples of MDROs Targeted by CDC
- CDC Videos:
- Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes (3:35 minutes)
- Implementation and Use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes (59:10 minutes)
- CDC FAQs about EBPs in Nursing Homes
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Orlando Craighead, Executive Director of the Kanawha Coalition for Community Health Improvement.
If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.
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Quality Insights has partnered with Viven Health to offer a new virtual learning platform that is free to our partners and beneficiaries in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In this episode, Natasha Dickinson of Viven Health joins us to demonstrate their simulated learning modules that can be used as training for facility staff or as education for community members. Natasha Dickinson, DNP, MPH, FNP-C, RN, is Director of Clinical Affairs at Viven Health.
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Related Resources:
- Visit Viven Health Webpage for Nursing Home Staff and Residents
- Visit Viven Health Webpage for Community Members in PA and WV
- Flyer for Nursing Home and Residents
- Flyer for Community Members in PA and WV
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Skip Gjolberg, FACHE, President and CEO WVU St. Joseph's Hospital.
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In this episode, we will review C. auris' definition and background; review infection prevention and control guidance; describe the screening process; and more.
We're joined by Valerie Jividen, epidemiologist and lab-epi liaison for the West Virginia Department of Health Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services. To contact Valerie Jividen, email Jividen, valerie.s.jividen@wv.gov.
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In today's episode, we review the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Critical Element Pathways for Nursing Homes related to infection control. We discuss CMS' Survey Resources for Nursing Homes, a document used by surveyors to guide their evaluation of nursing homes' infection control programs, as well as evaluate compliance during recertification Survey.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Cristina Tarbox, NHA, and Mary Supey, RN Staff Educator, from The Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Register now for Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes.
Watch the promo video for Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes: How to Create a Workplace Culture Staff Won’t Want to Leave.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Chef Duane Sunwold, a culinary arts instructor at the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy at Spokane Community College who also has chronic kidney disease (CKD).
If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.
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Today's episode is a discussion of the Age-Friendly Health Systems, an initiative by the John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to improve the care of older adults across healthcare settings. Amanda Meier of IHI will review the Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community, the 4Ms framework, and how nursing home residents and staff can benefit from participation.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Suzanne Messenger, Esq., the West Virginia State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
Learn more about the Ombudsman program.
Follow the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services on Facebook and Twitter/X.
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Quality Insights has partnered with Viven Health to offer a new virtual learning platform that is free to our partners and beneficiaries in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In this episode, Natasha Dickinson of Viven Health joins us to demonstrate their simulated learning modules that can be used as training for facility staff or as education for community members.
Natasha Dickinson, DNP, MPH, FNP-C, RN, is Director of Clinical Affairs at Viven Health.
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Related Resources:
- Visit Viven Health Webpage for Nursing Home Staff and Residents
- Visit Viven Health Webpage for Community Members in PA and WV
- Flyer for Nursing Home and Residents
- Flyer for Community Members in PA and WV
Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Christopher Moraff, a nationally recognized journalist who writes on the intersection of policing, criminal justice, drug policy and civil liberties
Learn more about PA Groundhogs.
Listen to the Narcotica podcast.
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One of the most important steps in preventing infections is through proper cleaning and disinfecting. In today's webinar, we will review contact time and how to read a disinfectant label. We're joined by Cindy Holmes of West Virginia Project Firstline and the WV Department of Health Bureau of Public Health's Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services.
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Related Resources:
- EVS Training – “EVS & Battle Against Infection: A Graphic Novel” (CDC)
- How to Read a Disinfectant Label (CDC)
- Project Firstline Videos
- Project Firstline Episode 22 – “Why does contact time matter?”
- Project Firstline homepage
- EPA – Registered Disinfectants – all disinfectants COVID -19 ListN
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In today's webinar, we're discussing the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process in long-term care. The discussion will review:
- The core elements of QAPI along with the associated F-tags
- The key role data has in QAPI success
- Who's responsible for QAPI plans and projects
- Key features of a QAPI plan
We're joined by Penny Imes, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
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In today’s episode, Quality Insights' Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm joins us to discuss the role of the medical director (MD) in nursing homes. The discussion will review:
- Knowledge and tools needed to leverage the MD's role to enhance patient outcomes
- How to integrate medical director leadership to improve quality of care in nursing homes
- Responsibilities and roles of a nursing home MD beyond clinical care, including policy development, staff education, and quality improvement initiatives
- How MDs can shape facility care policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement
This episode is Part 2 of a two-part discussion.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Jennifer Nestor, Chief Nursing Officer at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital.
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In today’s episode, Quality Insights' Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm joins us to discuss the role of the medical director (MD) in nursing homes. The discussion will review:
- Knowledge and tools needed to leverage the MD's role to enhance patient outcomes
- How to integrate medical director leadership to improve quality of care in nursing homes
- Responsibilities and roles of a nursing home MD beyond clinical care, including policy development, staff education, and quality improvement initiatives
- How MDs can shape facility care policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement
This episode is Part 1 of a two-part discussion.
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One of the most important steps in preventing infections is through proper cleaning and disinfecting.
In today's episode, we will review the difference between cleaning and disinfecting; why cleaning and disinfection matter; and contact time.
We’re joined by Cindy Holmes and Elizabeth Dauch of West Virginia Project Firstline.
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- Project Firstline Website
- CDC: Reduce Risks from Surfaces Core Component
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Host Joe Pinto, Quality Insights Practice Transformation Specialist, is joined by Barbara Fickel, Director of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control, to provide an overview of options available for quitting tobacco and vaping products and the interventions involved.
In today’s episode, special guest LaDawna Walker-Dean joins us to discuss Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) for partners and providers, with emphasis on cultural competence in healthcare. This episode reviews:
- Examples of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services on an individual and organizational level
- The importance of cultural competence in healthcare
- The impact on population health when cultural competence is not observed
Walker-Dean is a highly experienced social worker and healthcare professional with expertise in addressing health disparities, having received several awards and recognition for her contributions to minority health. She is the founder of the West Virginia Minority Health Fairs.
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Host Joe Pinto, Quality Insights Practice Transformation Specialist, is joined by Barbara Fickel, Director of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control, to discuss how healthcare practices can use the Pennsylvania Quitline for educational resources and assistance with referrals for tobacco cessation for their patients.
In today’s episode, special guests Tom Bender and Michael Jenkins join us to discuss the history and purpose of Construction ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment).
This episode discusses:
- Importance of compliance and effects of noncompliance
- History of training development
- The changing ICRA landscape
- Individual responsibility and commitment to patient safety for all
- Moving forward and next steps to ensure ICRA awareness
Tom Bender is Education Outreach Director at Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC). Michael Jenkins is Senior Representative/ICRA Lead at EASRCC – West Virginia District.
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Have hiring and retention woes created barriers to the quality of care provided at the nursing home you work in? Are you struggling to find solutions to improve staffing? You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone! Watch our overview webinar for a first look at a brand new course from Quality Insights that is set to launch in February 2024.
Related links:
- Watch a video recording of this episode
- Download the presentation slides
- Register for our course, “Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes”
- Download course flyer
For questions about the course or enrollment, contact Amy, email aporter@qualityinsights.org.
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In today’s episode, Quality Insights Infection Preventionist Jennifer Brown joins us to discuss annual infection control risk assessments in long-term care, including the importance of the annual risk assessment; how to complete the assessment; and how facilities can use the information obtained in the assessment for its infection control plan.
This webinar is a replay session of our Jan. 3 webinar.
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In today’s episode, Quality Insights Infection Preventionist Jennifer Brown joins us to discuss annual infection control risk assessments in long-term care, including the importance of the annual risk assessment; how to complete the assessment; and how facilities can use the information obtained in the assessment for its infection control plan.
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In this week’s episode, Quality Insights’ Nursing Home Team will reflect on initiatives that we have collaborated on with nursing homes in 2023, plus look ahead at what’s on the horizon for 2024. Measures we will discuss include Immunizations; Care Coordination; Opioid Reduction & Misuse; Infection Control Training from QSEP and Project Firstline; and Patient Safety.
This webinar was planned to be a rebroadcast of our Dec. 6 webinar. Due to technical difficulties, our rebroadcast was unable to play and our panelists redid their presentations. If you would like to watch the original Dec. 6 presentation, you can find the recording here.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Christopher Yuen, the Associate Director for Cardiovascular & Metabolism Health Equity at Janssen, The Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.
Learn more about the Save Legs, Change Lives initiative.
Learn more about the Our Race to Health Equity initiative.
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In today's webinar, we review best practices for use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in nursing homes. Quality Insights infection preventionist Jennifer Brown joins us to review PPE needed depending on the level of precautions, including standard, contact, droplet, airborne, COVID-19, and enhanced barrier precautions. We also review guidance updates, education, and other resources related to PPE.
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Anticoagulants can lead to adverse drug events (ADEs) in long-term care facilities. In today’s episode, we discuss:
- Major types of anticoagulants and their basic differences
- Indications for starting anticoagulants
- What steps can be implemented to decrease the risk of adverse drug events associated with warfarin
- Differences in dosing protocols between apixaban and rivaroxaban
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- View video recording
- Download presentation slides
- Download “How to Manage My Blood Thinner”
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In this week’s episode, Quality Insights’ Nursing Home Team will reflect on initiatives that we have collaborated on with nursing homes in 2023, plus look ahead at what’s on the horizon for 2024. Measures we will discuss include Immunizations; Care Coordination; Opioid Reduction & Misuse; Infection Control Training from QSEP and Project Firstline; and Patient Safety.
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In today's episode, we discuss antipsychotics in long-term care, including how antipsychotics work; side effects; prescribing and reduction; and federal guidance related to antipsychotic prescribing.
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In today's episode, we discuss the latest information about the influenza, pneumococcal, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. The discussion will also address:
- Strategies for addressing common concerns and myths surrounding vaccination
- Strategies to increase vaccine acceptance among both residents and staff
- Principles of vaccine administration and safety
This episode is a rebroadcast of our Nov. 8 webinar.
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In this week's webinar, we discuss palliative care for preventing avoidable hospitalizations. The presentation will discuss:
- What palliative care is
- The difference between palliative and hospice care
- Goals of care
- Barriers to communication
- Language used at end of life
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- View video recording
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- Palliative Care and Oranges (Video)
- Palliative Care and Oranges: A Story About Managing Illness (Flyer)
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In this week’s episode, we discuss the latest information about the influenza, pneumococcal, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. The discussion will also address:
- Strategies for addressing common concerns and myths surrounding vaccination
- Strategies to increase vaccine acceptance among both residents and staff
- Principles of vaccine administration and safety
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- View video recording
- Download presentation slides
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Quality Insights’ panel of health experts is back to answer questions for nursing homes. This week’s Q&A discussed the new “up to date” definition for COVID-19 vaccination; gradual dose reduction of antipsychotics; MDS reporting, and nursing home staffing.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Dr. Jon Glass, a Clinical Psychologist with Northshore Psychological Associates.
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Immunizations are an important tool in reducing adverse events in long-term care. In today's episode, we will discuss how facilities can strengthen their immunization campaigns with the goal of reducing adverse events — as well as enhancing regulatory compliance.
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- View video recording
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- Quality Measure Tip Sheet: Influenza
- Quality Measure Tip Sheet: Pneumonia Vaccine
- Pneumococcal Vaccinations Algorithm
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Brooke Parker, the Community Linkage to Care Program Coordinator of the CAMC Ryan White Program.
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In today’s episode, we review ways to prevent, identify, and document UTIs. This discussion will include a review of Minimum Data Set (MDS) reporting requirements related to UTIs.
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- View video recording
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- 2023 NHSN Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Checklist
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In today’s episode, Dr. Denise Vanacore reviews opioid use disorder (OUD) and the signs and symptoms of withdrawal. She also discusses the treatment of OUD, including maintenance treatment and tapering.
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Join Yessi Cubillo, a Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, and Kareecha Thomson, a Social Worker with DaVita Perth Amboy, as they discuss the implementation of the "My Dialysis Plan" in patients' plans of care.
Learn more about Quality Insights End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 3.
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Join Yessi Cubillo, a Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, Wayne Mauri and William Senior, both Patient Subject Matter Experts, as they discuss their experiences as active participants in their facility’s monthly QAPI meetings.
Learn more about Quality Insights End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 3.
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Join Yessi Cubillo, a Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, and Eileen MacFarlane, Facility Manager at Satellite WellBound Cherry Hill in New Jersey, as they discuss patient engagement experiences in their facility's monthly QAPI meeting.
Learn more about Quality Insights End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 3.
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Join Yessi Cubillo, a Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, and Rachel Lohbrunner, a Social Worker with DaVita in New Jersey, as they discuss Network 3's Patient to Patient Mentoring Program.
Learn more about Quality Insights End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 3.
Learn more about the Patient to Patient Mentoring Program.
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Quality Insights’ panel of health experts is back to answer questions for nursing homes. This week’s discussion answers FAQs related to reporting updates for the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), as well as updated recommendations for immunizations.
Related Resources:
- LTCF Emergency Preparedness Plan Toolkit
- Emergency Prep and Dementia
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Changing seasons leads to changing conditions. In today's episode, we look at the rise of respiratory illness during the fall season – and the need to increase frequency of assessments. We will discuss how early identification and notification of physicians can prevent the need for hospital transfers.
This webinar is a rebroadcast of our webinar held Sept. 20, 2023.
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- View video recording
- Download presentation slides
- View Dr. Jean Storm’s related webinar, “Strategies for Rehospitalization Reduction”
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Changing seasons leads to changing conditions. In today's episode, we look at the rise of respiratory illness during the fall season – and the need to increase frequency of assessments. We will discuss how early identification and notification of physicians can prevent the need for hospital transfers.
Related links:
- View video recording
- Download presentation slides
- View Dr. Jean Storm’s related webinar, “Strategies for Rehospitalization Reduction”
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Is your facility ready for fall immunizations? Quality Insights Infection Preventionist Jennifer Brown reviews what nursing homes need to know about the upcoming season's immunizations and the latest guidance.
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- CDC recommendation for updated COVID-19 vaccine
- Press release regarding FDA EUA for updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
- Pfizer page
- Moderna page
- Health care provider letters:
- https://www.fda.gov/media/167210/download?attachment
- https://www.fda.gov/media/171951/download?attachment
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For this week's webinar, we'll discuss strategies to reduce rehospitalization. Topics to be covered include:
- Why we should reduce hospitalizations
- Sepsis prevention and awareness
- Importance and education for advance care planning
- Prevention opportunities for falls
- Medication management red flags
- We're joined by Dr. Jean Storm, Medical Director at Quality Insights.
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In today's episode, we take a look at the Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes coming in October 2023, with a focus on Section A. This is part one of our monthlong webinar series discussing the MDS changes.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Tonya Barnett, a Program Assistant at the West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council.
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Haylee Heinsberg, the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM).
Connect with Haylee via email: hheinsberg@osteo.wvsom.edu
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In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Jillian Pate, a Renal Dietitian Nutritionist.
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- https://jillian-pate.clientsecure.me/
National Kidney Foundation: Dining Out with Confidence
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In today's episode, we take a look at the Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes coming in October 2023 for Sections J, K, L and M. This is part four of our month-long webinar series discussing the MDS changes.
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- View video recording
- CMS, “Adverse Event Trigger Tool”
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In today's episode, we take a look at the Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes coming in October 2023 for Sections G, GG, H & I. This is part three of our month-long webinar series discussing the MDS changes.
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· CMS, “Adverse Event Trigger Tool”
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In today's episode, we take a look at the Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes coming in October 2023, with a focus on Sections B, C, D, and E. This is part one of our monthlong webinar series discussing the MDS changes.
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In today's episode, we take a look at the Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes coming in October 2023. This is part one of our monthlong webinar series discussing the MDS changes.
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- View video recording
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made changes in recent months related to schizophrenia diagnosis. These changes are reflected in the updated Minimum Data Set (MDS) section I6000, the State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix PP, and the Critical Element Pathways. The changes also can affect nursing homes' ratings in the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
In today's episode, we discuss the latest guidelines on schizophrenia diagnosis and the background behind these changes, as well as schizophrenia coding audits CMS is conducting in long-term care facilities. We're joined by guest presenter Tammy Coleman, RN, CNDLTC, RAC-CT. Coleman is Vice President of Clinical Reimbursement at Affinity Health Services.
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In today's episode, we take a look at medications that create a risk for adverse events, including diabetic agents, psychotropic medications, antibiotics, and opioids. We also discuss processes designed to mitigate the risk of adverse events stemming from use of these high-risk medications.
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- CMS, “Adverse Event Trigger Tool”
- CDC, “Adverse Drug Events in Adults”
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Have hiring and retention woes created barriers to the quality of care provided at the nursing home you work in? Are you struggling to find solutions to improve staffing? You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone! Watch our overview webinar for a first look at a brand new course from Quality Insights that is set to launch August 2023.
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- Watch a video recording of this episode
- Download the presentation slides
- Register for our course, “Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes”
- Download course flyer
For questions about the course or enrollment, contact Amy, email aporter@qualityinsights.org.
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Quality Insights’ panel of health experts is back to answer questions for nursing homes. This week’s discussion answers FAQs related to Post-COVID Syndrome and the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) plus other topics for long-term care facilities.
Related links:
- CDC COVID Data Tracker
- Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities
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Join Quality Insights for an engaging discussion focusing on Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis, specifically related to Naloxone, the stigma surrounding it and what we can do to promote the use of it to save lives.
The education team at Quality Insights is readily available to answer any questions you may have related to the topics we discussed today. If you would like to get in touch with us, please send us an email at pdmpeducation@qualityinsights.org.
Health care facilities are facing a number of guidance changes as the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has come to an end. In today's webinar, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm will break down the guidance changes affecting long-term care facilities (LTCFs), home health, and hospice.
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- View video recording of this webinar
- Download presentation slides
- View CMS guidance lifting the vaccine mandate, QSO-23-13-ALL
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What is post-COVID syndrome, and how can you identify the symptoms and individuals at risk? In this episode, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm discusses what we know so far about post-COVID syndrome – also known as "long COVID" – in the outpatient and nursing home settings.
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Quality Insights’ panel of health experts is back to answer questions for nursing homes. This week’s discussion answers FAQs related to recent federal updates, plus other topics for long-term care facilities.
Related links:
- LTCF COVID-19 Module
- HHS Entrance Conference Worksheet
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One of the most effective ways to improve patient safety in nursing homes is reducing falls. How can this be done? In today's webinar, we'll discuss communication methods facilities can implement to reduce falls that lead to emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
We're joined by Patty Austin, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
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· View video recording
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What are ways to manage pain in residents that aren't prescription drugs? In this week's episode, we discuss methods for assessing pain in residents and non-pharmacological interventions for managing pain.
We're joined by Shirley Sullivan, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
Related links:
- View video recording
- Download presentation slides
- Download Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) Tool
- Download Pain in Long-Term Stay Patients
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Quality Insights Infection Preventionist Jennifer Brown joins us to answer questions about infection control and share new resources.
Related links:
- View video recording
- Download the Vaccine Tracking Worksheet
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Quality Insights’ panel of health experts is back to answer questions for nursing homes. This week’s discussion answers FAQs related to recent federal updates, plus other topics for long-term care facilities.
Related links:
- FDA FAQs: What happens to EUAs when a public health emergency ends?
- QSO-23-15-CLIA
- FDA: EUAs for Antigen Tests
- PAHAN-694-05-11-UPD
- CDC: COVID-19 by County
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The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is set to expire at the end of the day Thursday, May 11. As a result, a number of regulatory waivers put in place by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will end as well.
In today's webinar, we discuss upcoming changes that will affect long-term care facilities. We're joined by Penny Imes, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
Related links:
- Watch a video recording of this episode
- CMS memo QSO-23-13-ALL
- CDC’s “Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic”
- Philadelphia Department of Public Health Advisory, “Updates to COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking Requirements for Healthcare Workers” (May 10, 2023)
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One of the most effective interventions to prevent multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in nursing homes is Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). In today's episode, we discuss an overview of EBP — including a history of MDROs; who's at risk for infection; the rationale for EBP; and guidelines for implementing EBP.
We’re joined by Dr. Jean Storm, Medical Director at Quality Insights. You can contact Dr. Storm at jstorm@qualityinsights.org.
The presentation portion of this episode is a rebroadcast of a webinar that was recorded on April 19 and aired on April 21, 2023.
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- Watch a Video Recording of This Episode
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In this episode, our panel of health care experts returns to answer FAQs and questions from our audience about immunizations and more.
Related links:
- Watch a Video Recording of This Episode
- Download Quality Insights' Pneumococcal Vaccination Algorithm
- Visit CDC's PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor
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One of the most effective interventions to prevent multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in nursing homes are Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). In today's episode, we discuss an overview of EBP — including a history of MDROs; who's at risk for infection; the rationale for EBP; and guidelines for implementing EBP.
We’re joined by Dr. Jean Storm, Medical Director at Quality Insights.
Related links:
- Watch a Video Recording of This Episode
- Download Presentation Slides
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What are the different types of Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) and how should you respond to them?
In today's special 60-minute webinar, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm will discuss how to respond appropriately to ADEs – as well as opportunities to reduce rates of ADEs – with a focus on outpatient settings, hospitals, and nursing homes.
If you would like to contact Dr. Jean Storm, email jstorm@qualityinsights.org.
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Project Firstline is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's national training collaborative for health care infection control. In this episode, guest presenter Joni Price of West Virginia Project Firstline shares resources available from the state and national Project Firstline program, which promote foundational knowledge on infection prevention and infection control for all types of frontline health care workers.
Joni Price, RN, is education manager of WV Project Firstline for the WV Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health, Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services. You can contact her at joni.l.price@wv.gov.
This webinar included a visual PowerPoint presentation. Click here to watch a video recording of this webinar.
Links to Project Firstline Resources:
- CDC’s Project Firstline website
- Infection Control Training Toolkits
- Facilitator Toolkit
- Multimedia Resources
- Print Resources
- Interactive Resources
- Training Events for WV Project Firstline
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Quality Insights' Jennifer Brown discusses all things chronic kidney disease (CKD) with Edward T. Hovick, MD.
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What are signs of sepsis caregivers should be looking for, and how do these signs differ in patients with cognitive impairment like dementia? Quality Insights’ Christopher Henry sits down with us to explain.
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Christopher Henry, RN, MSN, NHA, is a Quality Improvement Specialist for West Virginia nursing homes and the Charleston Partnership for Community Health. He can be reached at chenry@qualityinsights.org.
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-040323-CC
Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are a major concern for the nursing home population, who are at risk for developing severe infections. In today’s episode, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm discusses:
- The difference between colonization and active infection, and how this distinction should guide antibiotic prescribing
- Clinical criteria that provide guidelines to determine what antibiotics are appropriate
- Tools to guide assessment, aid communication, and determine best action
This webinar is a rebroadcast of our episode that was recorded on March 15 and aired on March 17, 2023.
Related links:
- Watch a Video Recording of This Episode
- Download Presentation Slides
- Choosing Wisely: Fifteen Things Physicians and Patients Should Question
- AHRQ's Suspected UTI SBAR toolkit
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Join Mia from Quality Insights on Power 101.7 as she talks about Delaware Health Plan Connect and the Health Insurance Marketplace®. The Health Insurance Marketplace® is where people who don't have health insurance through a job, Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or another source can apply for qualifying health coverage. Even though Open Enrollment for 2023 health insurance has passed, you may still be able to obtain coverage for 2023. You must have a qualifying life event. It doesn’t cost anything to apply and only takes a few minutes. Let Quality Insights trained, certified staff help you for FREE!
In this episode, our panel of health care experts returns to answer FAQs and questions from our audience about immunizations, infection control, National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting, COVID-19 regulations, and more.
Related links:
- Watch a Video Version
- NHSN Healthcare Personnel (HCP) Flu Vaccination
- NHSN Healthcare Personnel Safety (HPS) Component Training slides
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) QAPI Website
- CMS Nursing Home Guidance for Laws And Regulations
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Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are a major concern for the nursing home population, who are at risk for developing severe infections. In today’s episode, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm discusses:
- The difference between colonization and active infection, and how this distinction should guide antibiotic prescribing
- Clinical criteria that provide guidelines to determine what antibiotics are appropriate
- Tools to guide assessment, aid communication, and determine best action
Related links:
- Watch a Video Recording of This Episode
- Download Presentation Slides
- Choosing Wisely: Fifteen Things Physicians and Patients Should Question
- AHRQ's Suspected UTI SBAR toolkit
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-031623-CC-A
Project Firstline is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's national training collaborative for health care infection control. In this episode, guest presenter Jenny Bender of Pennsylvania Project Firstline shares resources available from the state and national Project Firstline program, which promote foundational knowledge on infection prevention and infection control for all types of frontline health care workers.
Jenny Bender, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC is currently an Infection Preventionist with the Bureau of Epidemiology at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, where she is the supervisor for PA Project Firstline. You can contact Pennsylvania Project Firstline at ra-dhfirstline@pa.gov
Related links:
- Watch a Video Recording of This Episode
- Download Pennsylvania Project Firstline Presentation Slides
- CDC’s Project Firstline Website
- Pennsylvania Project Firstline Website
- Project Firstline Video, “Healthcare Risk Recognition in Action”
- Quality Insights Flyer: Project Firstline Videos and Resources
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In this podcast, Dr. Leslie Bawuah, a pharmacist who partners with Westside Family Health Care to offer patients medication management therapy (MTM), gives her perspective on what MTM is and how it benefits patients. She provides insight into what an efficient workflow looks like between the pharmacist and medical providers. Dr. Bawuah is a true champion of this work and provides anecdotes and facts that help paint a picture of what MTM can offer to patients and practices
Nursing home workers are the first line of defense in both preventing and identifying signs of sepsis in residents. In today's episode, we discuss Sepsis From a Medical Perspective with Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm.
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This podcast is a follow-up to our "A Conversation about Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes" podcast published on January 19, 2023. Quality Insights' Dawn White talks with Antanette Murphy and Christopher Henry to address questions submitted by listeners of the original podcast on what it's like to live with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-PCH-022123b-MV
Nursing home workers are the first line of defense in both preventing and identifying signs of sepsis in residents. In today's episode, we discuss Sepsis From an Infection Preventionist Perspective with Quality Insights' infection preventionist, Jennifer Brown.
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In this episode, our panel of health care experts returns to answer FAQs and questions from our audience about reporting, guidelines, COVID regulations, and more.
Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-021623-CC-A
Late last month, the White House announced it is planning to end the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. In today's webinar, we'll discuss what this means for nursing homes. We'll also discuss guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) related to the end of the PHE, as well as QSO-23-05-NH.
Related links:
- Watch a Video Recording
- CMS PHE fact sheet for LTCFs
- Other CMS PHE resources
- Pennsylvania Health Care Association, What to Consider with the End of the PHE
- QSO-23-05-NH
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In this week's episode, we're taking a closer look at concerns that the bivalent vaccine has been linked to stroke risk. We'll discuss the origins of this concern, what the latest data show, and other recent findings related to the bivalent vaccine and newest COVID-19 variants. We're joined by Dr. Jean Storm, Medical Director at Quality Insights.
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- View a Video Recording of this Episode
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What's the latest guidance on immunizations? In today's episode, we'll discuss flu, COVID, and pneumococcal vaccinations, as well as Minimum Data Set (MDS) coding on immunizations.
Related links:
- View webinar video recording
- Download “Pneumococcal Vaccination Decision Tree”
- Download “Boost Your Rates Protocol”
- Download “Get the Shot, Not the Flu”
- CDC, “Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Facility Toolkit: Influenza Vaccination Among HCP”
- CDC, “Operational Guidance for SNFs to Report Annual Influenza Vaccination Data…”
- NHSN Manual, “Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Module: Influenza Vaccination Summary”
- CDC, “Pneumococcal Vaccine Timing for Adults”
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COVID-19 is a part of our daily lives now – but that doesn’t mean we no longer have challenges. In this episode, our health care experts discuss frequently-asked-questions about challenges nursing homes are facing — such as keeping staff and residents up to date on vaccines, best practices for therapeutics, and NHSN reporting.
Links to resources discussed in this episode:
- 2022 – PAHAN – 663 – 10-04-UPD UPDATE: Interim Infection Prevention and Control
- Recommendations for Healthcare Settings during the COVID-19 Pandemic:
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- Return to Work Criteria for HCP with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
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Quality Insights' Natalie Tappe talks with Antanette Murphy and Christopher Henry about what it's like to live with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-PCH-010523b-MV
Last month, the White House released its COVID-19 Winter Preparedness Plan, including its Winter Playbook for Nursing Homes. In this webinar, we'll discuss how this guidance affects nursing homes.
We're joined by Penny Imes, quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to contact Penny, you can call 1-800-642-8686 ext 7644. You can also contact her via email at pimes@qualityinsights.org.
Related links:
- White House Winter Preparedness Plan Announcement
- White House Winter Playbook for Nursing Homes
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What are best practices and the latest updates for utilizing COVID-19 therapeutics? In today's episode, Dr. Krista Capehart of West Virginia University School of Pharmacy will join us to discuss the life-saving treatments available for people who become infected with COVID-19.
Dr. Capehart, PharmD, BCACP, is professor and Director of the Wigner Institute for Advanced Pharmacy Practice, Education, and Research. If you want to contact Dr. Capehart, email krista.d.capehart@wv.gov.
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Are you new user or need a refresher on navigating the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)? In today's episode, we’re getting back to the basics of NSHN. We'll discuss how to enroll users, update emails, and review the basic templates for skilled nursing facility (SNF) weekly data submissions.
We're joined by Debra Wright, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
Related links:
- Watch Video Recording of Webinar
- View List of NHSN Resource Links
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What are the latest guidelines for personal protective equipment (PPE) in nursing homes? In today’s episode, we give an overview of standard and transmission-based precautions. We also discuss COVID-19 prevention and therapeutics, as well as a brief introduction of Project Firstline.
To contact Cindy Wandling, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights, email cwandling@qualityinsights.org.
Related links:
- Watch Video Recording of Webinar
- Download Presentation Slides
- Project Firstline, “Choosing the Right PPE for COVID-19”
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When is someone eligible for the bivalent COVID-19 booster? What if they’re immunocompromised or recently had COVID-19? In today’s webinar, we’ll discuss vaccine timing with Quality Insights’ infection preventionist Jennifer Brown.
If you want to reach Jennifer directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and ext 9864. You can also contact her via email at jbrown@qualityinsights.org.
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Preparation is key to reducing 30-day readmission rates and decreasing avoidable trips to the emergency department (ED). How do you get started? In today's episode, we discuss preparations your facility can make to lay the groundwork for success.
This is the second of a two-part discussion on reducing 30-day readmissions and avoidable ED trips. Listen to “Reducing 30-Day Readmissions and Avoidable Emergency Department Trips (Part 1)" here.
Related links:
- View video recording of this webinar
- Download presentation slides
If you'd like to contact guest speaker Patty Austin, email paustin@qualityinsights.org.
Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-120822-CC-A
Your facility wants to reduce 30-day readmission rates and decrease avoidable trips to the emergency department (ED). How do you get started? In today's webinar, we’ll discuss preparations your facility can make to lay the groundwork for success.
This is Part 1 of a two-part discussion on reducing 30-day readmissions and avoidable ED trips.
Related links:
- View video recording of this webinar
- Download presentation slides
Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-120122-CC-A
What’s the latest COVID-19 guidance that nursing home workers need to know? In today’s episode, we’ll discuss recent updates on testing, quarantining, and more.
This episode is a rebroadcast of our webinar on Oct. 19, 2022. Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia.
Related links:
- Watch a video recording of the episode
- View the presentation slides
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-112422-CC-A
Nursing homes have faced a number of guidance updates in recent months. In today's episode, we discuss the guidelines for temporary nurse aides (TNAs), as well as Phase 3 updates for Training and Services.
Related links:
- View the video recording
- Download slides for RoP Phase 3 - Services Review
- Download slides for RoP Phase 3 - Training Review:
- Nov. 3 Letter on TNAs
- Login Instructions for Temporary Nurse (Credentia)
- Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook (Credentia)
- Survey Resources (Downloads)
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-111722-CC-A
Guidelines have changed for long-term care facilities with the recent update of State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix PP. In today's episode, we'll discuss some of those Federal Tag changes relating to opioids and substance use disorder.
We're joined by Pam Meador, Director of Regulatory Services for the West Virginia Health Care Association.
Related links:
- View the video recording
- Download the presentation slides
- Appendix PP of State Operations Manual
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-111022-CC-A
Have hiring and retention woes created barriers to the quality of work in your nursing home? You don't have to navigate these challenges alone! Quality Insights will soon be offering a course, "Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes."
In today's episode, resource specialist Amy Porter discusses the current state of nursing home staffing, details about the course (including benefits, continuing education credits, and timeline), and steps you can take to enroll.
To contact Amy, email aporter@qualityinsights.org.
Related links:
- Watch a video recording of this episode
- Download the presentation slides
- Register for our course, “Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes”
Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-110322-CC-A
Does your nursing home have an Emergency Preparedness Plan – and does it meet the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)? In this discussion, we review what nursing homes need to know about CMS' standards, including the Final Rule and State Operations Manual Appendix Z. We'll also share resources to help assess your facility's plan.
We're joined by Penny Imes, quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach Penny directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and ext 7644. You can also contact her via email at pimes@qualityinsights.org.
Related links:
- Download Quality Insights’ “Long-Term Care Facility Emergency Preparedness Plan: Outline”
- Download Quality Insights’ “Long-Term Care Facility Emergency Preparedness Plan: Check List”
- View a video recording of this episode with demonstration of these tools
Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-102722-CC-A
What’s the latest COVID-19 guidance that nursing home workers need to know? In today’s episode, we’ll discuss recent updates on testing, quarantining, and more.
We're joined by Jennifer Brown, quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach Jennifer directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and ext 9864. You can also contact her via email at jbrown@qualityinsights.org.
Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-102022-CC-A
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will soon be revising its Critical Element Pathways, including its pathways for infection prevention. In this episode, we give an overview CMS' Critical Element Pathways for infection prevention, and also discuss how to utilize these pathways to prevent facility-acquired infections — resulting in reduced hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits.
We're joined by Cindy Wandling, quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach Cindy directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and ext 3235. You can also contact her via email at cwandling@qualityinsights.org.
Related links:
- Watch a video recording of the episode
- View the presentation slides
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-101222-CC-A
One of the most effective interventions to prevent multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in nursing homes are Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). In today's episode, we discuss an overview of EBP — including a history of MDROs; who's at risk for infection; the rationale for EBP; and guidelines for implementing EBP.
We're joined by Cindy Wandling, quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach Patty directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and ext 3235. You can also contact her via email at cwandling@qualityinsights.org.
Related links:
- Watch a video recording of the episode
- View the presentation slides here
- View the presentation slides here
- Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) Safety Audit
- Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) Resident Evaluation Tool
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-100622-CC-A
In this first episode of COVID in WV, we spoke with LaKeisha Barron-Brown of Charleston, West Virginia. LaKeisha lost her 21-year-old son, Jon’Tavese O’mari Brown in October 2021 to COVID-19. Lakeisha spoke with us a few weeks ago to share his story and her own story.
COVID in WV is a podcast series by Quality Insights for Project WAVE: West Virginians Advocating for Vaccination Empowerment. Project WAVE is funded through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health. Learn more at qualityinsights.org/wave.
The music in this episode is "Paper Feather" by Blue Dot Sessions, which is licensed for free usage under an Attribution-NonCommercial License.
This program is being presented with financial assistance as a grant from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Publication No. WVCOVID-093022-CC.
The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) has recently revised its definition of "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccinations. In this episode, we review the new definition as well as other recent changes to NHSN's person-level or event-level vaccination forms.
We're joined by Debra Wright, quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach Patty directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and ext 7636. You can also contact her via email at dwright@qualityinsights.org.
Related links from this episode:
- COVID-19 Vaccination Modules: Key Terms (NHSN)
- COVID-19 Module - Long Term Care Facility (NHSN): Resident Impact and Facility Capacity Pathway (NHSN form)
- COVID-19 Module - Long Term Care Facility: Staff and Personnel Impact (NHSN form)
- Instructions for Completion of the COVID-19 Long-term Care Facility (LTCF) Resident Impact and Facility Capacity Pathway Form (NHSN)
- Instructions for Completion of the COVID-19 Long-term Care Facility (LTCF) Staff and Personnel Impact Form (NHSN)
- 5-Step Enrollment for Long-term Care Facilities (CDC)
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-092922-CC-A
The SBAR communication technique — which stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation — is the gold standard for sharing information in medical settings. So what does SBAR look like in action and how can it be used to improve health outcomes? In today's episode, we discuss and demonstrate how SBAR can be used for infection control in long-term care facilities.
We're joined by Patty Austin, quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach Patty directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and ext 7633. You can also contact her via email at paustin@qualityinsights.org.
Links to resources discussed in this episode:
- SBAR Overview Flyer: https://8095482.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8095482/QIN%20Resources/SBAR%20flyer.pdf
- AHRQ SBAR Toolkit for Suspected UTI: https://www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/determine-whether-to-treat/toolkit1-suspected-uti-sbar.html
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-092222-CC-A
People who work in long-term care know that staff vaccinations are key to stopping the spread of viruses like influenza. But how do you increase vaccination rates in your facility? Fellowship Community infection preventionist Audrey Fernald joins us to share how her facility successfully increased staff vaccination rates.
Click here to watch a video recording of this episode.
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-091522-CC-A
How can technology help skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) enhance quality of care and improve resident outcomes? In today's episode, Chris Gerace Johnson of Real Time Medical Systems joins us to discuss how their software solution — which is free for SNFs — can automate infection control surveillance, identify gaps in documentation, and more.
Click here to watch a video recording of this episode.
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-090822-CC-A
Moving into the fall months, long-term care facilities must prepare for an increase in COVID-19 and flu cases. What can your facility do to keep staff and residents healthy? In today's episode, we discuss the importance of reporting symptoms and getting influenza and COVID-19 vaccines — and how to support members in your health care team who may have vaccine hesitancy.
We're joined by Jennifer Brown, Quality Improvement Specialist and Infection Preventionist at Quality Insights. To contact Jennifer, email jbrown@qualityinsights.org or call 1-800-642-8686 ext. 3227.
Related links:
- CDC: Stay Home When Sick
- CDC: Quarantine Isolation by Contingency
- CDC: Addressing Vaccine Misinformation
- Johns Hopkins Medicine: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: 12 Things You Need to Know
- CDC: Talking with Patients about COVID-19 Vaccination
- Joint Commission: Influenza and Influenza Vaccine Myths and Reality
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-090122-CC-A
Listen to this podcast to get a Delaware pharmacist's perspective about the Medication Therapy Management program being offered by the Delaware Pharmacists Society. This program is available to Delaware health care practices at NO COST.
Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated the staffing rating methodology for its Five-Star Quality Rating System for Nursing Homes. What are the changes and how do they affect nursing homes' ratings on CMS's Care Compare website? We'll break it down in today's webinar discussion.
We're joined by guest speaker Pam Meador, Director of Regulatory Services with the West Virginia Healthcare Association.
This webinar included a slideshow presentation. Click here to watch a video recording of this episode.
Download the presentation slides here.
Check out our other interviews by visiting qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia.
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does nwot constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-082522-CC-A
When you've identified a problem in your facility as well as the root of its cause, how do you create a course of action to correct it? In this final discussion in our three-part series on the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process, we'll talk about how to make lasting change using the Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) method.
We're joined by Patty Austin, quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach Patty directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and ext 7633. You can also contact her via email at paustin@qualityinsights.org.
Watch the animated QAPI video discussed in today’s episode.
Listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, “Using QAPI in Nursing Homes"
- Part 1: Brainstorming
- Part 2: Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-081822-CC-A
So you've identified a problem you'd like to fix using the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) process. Now what?
In this second episode of our three-part series on the QAPI process, we discuss how to use a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to do just that: get to the root of the cause.
We're joined by Patty Austin, a quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach out to Patty directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7633. You can also contact her via email at paustin@qualityinsights.org.
Related links:
- Watch the animated QAPI video discussed in today’s episode
- Listen to Part 1 of this series: “Using QAPI in Nursing Homes – Brainstorming”
- Check out our other interviews on our website
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-081122-CC-A
To give residents the highest level of care, nursing homes need to course-correct when problems occur – or identify problems before an adverse event can occur. One way to achieve sustained improvement is the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process.
For the next three episodes, we’ll do a deep-dive on the QAPI process with animated examples and discussion. In this episode, we focus on the brainstorming stage.
We're joined by Patty Austin, a quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach out to Patty directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7633. You can also contact her via email at paustin@qualityinsights.org.
Watch the animated QAPI video discussed in today’s episode here: https://youtu.be/DlgHuZNzMVM
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-080422-CC-A
Methods to prevent and treat COVID-19 are changing almost as quickly as the virus evolves new variants.
What is the status of COVID-19 variants, vaccines, and therapeutics today? In today's episode, we'll get up to speed on the latest information.
This episode features a presentation by Krista D. Capehart, Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Director of the Wigner Institute for Advanced Pharmacy Practice, Education and Research at West Virginia University School of Pharmacy.
We’re also joined by Shirley Sullivan, Quality Improvement Specialist. If you want to reach out to Shirley directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7805. You can also contact her via email at ssullivan@qualityinsights.org.
Click here to watch a video recording of this episode.
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-072822-CC-A
In recent weeks, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced updates to Phase 2 and 3 of the Federal Rule. We highlight and clarify the upcoming changes in today’s episode, as well as share information on training for the updates.
We're joined by Penny Imes, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach out to Penny directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7644. You can also contact her via email at pimes@qualityinsights.org.
Links discussed in this episode:
- CMS QSO-22-19-NH
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-072122-CC-A.
In recent months, the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) updated its pathway data reporting for long-term care facilities. In today's episode, we'll review the changes along with some example scenarios.
We're joined by Debra Wright, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach Debra directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 ext 7636. You can also contact her via email at dwright@qualityinsights.org.
Related links in this episode:
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CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Schedules
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Table of instructions for Resident Impact and Facility Capacity Pathway Form
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-071422-CC-A
What does it mean to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccines? The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) recently revised its definition to align with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In today's episode, we discuss the new definition along with scenario examples.
We're joined by Debra Wright, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach Debra directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 ext 7636. You can also contact her via email at dwright@qualityinsights.org.
Related links in this episode:
- NHSN’s COVID-19 Vaccination Modules
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-070722-CC-A.
Tuberculosis hides in plain sight. The risk of TB infection is even higher for people who live or work in nursing homes. In this week's episode, we discuss what health care workers should know about TB and how to prevent infections.
We’re joined by Liz Dauch Corporate Infection Preventionist with Stonerise Healthcare in West Virginia.
You can watch a video version of this episode here.
Download a copy of the slideshow here.
Check out our other interviews by visiting qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia.
Other Related Links:
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CDC Train Module 12B - Tuberculosis Prevention
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Tuberculosis Program
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West Virginia Department of Health Tuberculosis Website
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CDC Annual Risk Assessment on Tuberculosis
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CDC Appendix B Tuberculosis Risk Assessment
This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the off3icial views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-063022-CC-A.
Are your residents up-to-date with their pneumococcal vaccinations? Should they receive PCV13, PCV15, PCV20, or PPSV23 — and when? In today's episode, we break down the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines (PPSVs).
We’re joined by Debra Wright, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach Debra directly, you can call her at 1-800-642-8686 ext 7636. You can also email her at dwright@qualityinsights.org.
Related links in this episode:
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Pneumococcal Vaccine Decision Tree by Quality Insights
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CDC’s Pneumococcal Vaccine Timing for Adults
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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-062322-CC-A.
Guidance updates affecting nursing homes have rolled out in recent weeks from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH).
In this week's episode, we'll get up to speed on the latest guidance on COVID-19 boosters, temporary nurse aides (TNAs), and PA DOH's therapeutics form. We’re joined by Penny Imes, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
If you want to reach out to Penny directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7644. You can also contact her via email at pimes@qualityinsights.org.
Links discussed in this episode:
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Credentia: http://www.credentia.com/test-takers/pa
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PA Department of Education (search “Temporary Nurse Aide): https://www.education.pa.gov/pages/search.aspx
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Updates guidance on 2nd COVID-19 Booster shots: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Nursing-Homes.aspx
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COVID-19 Outpatient Therapeutics for LTCFs in PA: https://mcusercontent.com/3c9fc473fc413830f0c7ccfaf/files/7e121600-c31a-e595-b4b7-b26aa9378285/PA_DOH_Therapeutics_for_LTCFs_0622.pdf
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The persistent symptoms of long COVID can be frustrating and can lead to even further pain and injury. In today’s episode, we discuss quality measures that can be adopted to prevent patients with Long COVID from further suffering.
We’re joined by Patty Austin, quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach out to Patty directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7633. You can also contact her via email at paustin@qualityinsights.org.
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Long COVID symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and cognitive issues can lead to further injury, such as falls. In today’s episode, we discuss quality measures that should be strengthened to prevent patients with Long COVID from further suffering.
We’re joined by Patty Austin, quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach out to Patty directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7633. You can also contact her via email at paustin@qualityinsights.org.
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It goes by several names: Long-COVID, Long-Haul COVID, Post-Acute COVID, Chronic COVID. People who have been infected with COVID-19 can experience a wide range health problems similar to the symptoms they experienced after first being infected.
For the next three weeks, we’ll be talking about Long COVID and what nursing homes can do about it. This week, we discussed an overview of Long-Haul COVID with Shirley Sullivan, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
If you want to reach out to Shirley directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7805. You can also contact her via email at ssullivan@qualityinsights.org.
Related links from this discussion:
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CDC Interim Guidance on Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Post-COVID Conditions: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/clinical-care/post-covid-index.html
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RECOVER: Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery: https://recovercovid.org/
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From power outages to tornados, disaster can strike at any time. What plans do nursing homes need to have in place for worst-case scenarios?
In today's podcast, we discuss the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' emergency preparedness requirements for nursing homes with Debra Wright, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
If you want to reach out to Debra directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7636. You can also contact her via email at dwright@qualityinsights.org.
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Here are links to resources mentioned in this episode:
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CMS QSO-21-15: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-21-15-all.pdf
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Pathway Health Emergency Preparedness Toolkit: https://pathwayhealth.com/solutions/complimentary-resources/
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CMS Provider Enrollment and Certification Guidance (Sections F838 and F689): https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/GuidanceforLawsAndRegulations/Downloads/Appendix-PP-State-Operations-Manual.pdf
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CMS Emergency Preparedness Checklist: https://www.hhs.gov/guidance/sites/default/files/hhs-guidance-documents/SandC_EPChecklist_SA.pdf
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ASPR Tracie: https://files.asprtracie.hhs.gov/documents/cms-ep-rule-resources-at-your-fingertips.pdf
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QSEP - Driving Healthcare Quality: https://qsep.cms.gov/ProvidersAndOthers/publictraining.aspx
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In recent years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has rolled out a Five-Star Quality Rating System aiming to help consumers, families, and caregivers compare nursing homes. These ratings and the data behind the ratings can be found on CMS's Nursing Home Care Compare website.
In today's podcast, we discuss the engine behind the rating system with Pam Meador, Director of Regulatory Services with the West Virginia Healthcare Association.
This webinar included a visual PowerPoint presentation. To watch a video recording of this episode, visit https://youtu.be/V66P-L0kitk. You can check out our other interviews by visiting qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia.
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Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid announced it will phase out a series of regulation waivers put in place at the beginning of the pandemic (QSO-22-15). This includes a waiver regarding the training and certification of nurse aides at Nursing Facilities and Skilled Nursing Facilities.
How will this affect nursing homes? We'll be discussing the changes in today's webinar with Penny Imes, a quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights.
If you want to reach out to Penny directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7644. You can also contact her via email at pimes@qualityinsights.org.
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Today, we're talking about the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), including an overview of its COVID-19 vaccine reporting requirements for health care personnel and residents, as well as recent updates.
We’re joined by Debra Wright, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach out to Debra directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7636. You can also contact her via email at dwright@qualityinsights.org.
You can check out our other interviews by visiting qualityinsights.org/qin_vlogsnpods.
Links to resources discussed in this episode:
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NHSN Landing Page: https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/ltc/weekly-covid-vac/index.html
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Step-by-Step Guide for Event-Level COVID-19 Vaccination Forms: https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/ltc/covidvax/event-qrg-508.pdf
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PA HAN 635: https://www.pamedsoc.org/docs/librariesprovider2/default-document-library/2022-635-04-12-reporting-poc-covid.pdf
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COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Matrix Instructions for Providers: https://www.ihca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Additional-handouts-1-27-22.pdf
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We’re talking about COVID-19 boosters in today’s episode, including the latest updates on the approval of the second booster.
We're joined by Shirley Sullivan, a quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach out to Shirley directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7805. You can also contact her via email at ssullivan@qualityinsights.org.
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Related links for next week’s discussion on NHSN:
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Reporting Covid-19 Vaccination Data: Refresher Training and Updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPgOF2JHM68
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Link to Event level Vaccination forms webinar slide set: https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/ltc/covidvax/c19-eventlevel-508.pdf
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Event Level Covid 19 Vaccination Forms: A step by step guide: https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/ltc/covidvax/event-qrg-508.pdf
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Communication is key to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Today, we discuss best practices for health care providers to track patients' COVID-19 vaccination status and share this information as patients move between facilities.
We're joined by Patty Austin, a quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach out to Patty directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7633. You can also contact her via email at paustin@qualityinsights.org.
You can check out our other interviews by visiting qualityinsights.org/qin_vlogsnpods.
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Myths about COVID-19 and the vaccines are almost as old as the virus itself. In today’s episode, we bust some of those common myths, as well as discuss how to talk to patients who are vaccine-hesitant.
We're joined by Natalie Tappe, a project coordinator and quality improvement specialist at Quality Insights. If you want to reach out to Natalie directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 3226. You can also contact her via email at ntappe@qualityinsights.org.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently made updates to its guidelines for visitation and COVID-19 testing at nursing homes. Today, we discuss the changes with Penny Imes, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.
If you want to reach out to Penny directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7644. You can also contact her via email at pimes@qualityinsights.org. You can check out our other interviews by visiting qualityinsights.org/qin_vlogsnpods.
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Este podcast brinda una descripción general del programa de salud materna y analiza los beneficios del programa para la comunidad de Delaware.
This month is Kidney Awareness Month, so today we’re discussing the unique concerns people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re joined by Katelynn Booth, Quality Improvement Specialist with Quality Insights Renal Network 5.
If you want to reach out to Katelynn directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 2703. You can also contact her via email at kbooth@qualityinsights.org.
You can check out our other interviews by visiting www.qualityinsights.org/qin_vlogsnpods.
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What is the difference between an outbreak, an epidemic, a pandemic, and an endemic? What can nursing homes do to plan ahead if COVID-19 is reclassified as an endemic? Patty Austin from Quality Insights joins us to tackle this topic.
If you want to reach out to Patty directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7633. You can also contact Patty via email at paustin@qualityinsights.org.
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Penny Imes, a Quality Improvement Specialist with Quality Insights, joins us to talk about the Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) tool as it relates to long term care and skilled nursing facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pam Meador from the West Virginia Health Care Association joins us to talk about the most recent updates to cohorting guidelines for long term care facilities.
Referenced Links:
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Spread in Nursing Homes: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/long-term-care.html
- Summary for Healthcare Facilities: Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of PPE during Shortages: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/strategies-optimize-ppe-shortages.html
Patty Austin from Quality Insights talks about tracking the immunization status of nursing home residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you want to reach out to Patty directly, you can call Quality Insights at 1-800-642-8686 and enter extension 7633. You can also contact Patty via email at paustin@qualityinsights.org.
You can check out our other interviews by visiting www.qualityinsights.org/qin_vlogsnpods.
Penny Imes from Quality Insights talks about COVID-19 vaccine data entry for long-term care facilities into the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).
Referenced:
CDC Data Tracking Worksheets:
https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/ltc/weekly-covid-vac/index.html#dtw
Pam Meador from the West Virginia Healthcare Association discusses cohorting as an infection prevention and control strategy in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
DISCLAIMER: After the recording of this podcast, the CDC issued updated guidance on infection prevention and control recommendations to prevent COVID-19 spread in nursing homes. Specifically, the updated guidance recommends empiric use of transmission-based precautions for residents who are newly admitted to a facility and for residents who have had close contact with someone with COVID-19 infection if they are not up-to-date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses. In general, quarantine is not needed for asymptomatic residents who are up to date with all COVID-19 vaccine doses or who have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection in the prior 90 days; potential exceptions are described in the guidance. However, some of these residents should still be tested as described in the testing section of the guidance. For more details on this evolving information, please visit the CDC’s website at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/long-term-care.
Quality Insights' Patty Austin discusses the latest guidelines issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding nursing home visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shikina "Kia" Wills and Sheila Barnett with Quality Insights' Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) answer some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
Listen to this discussion between AmeriHealth Caritas of Delaware and Quality Insights regarding the National Diabetes Prevention program and how AmeriHealth Caritas of Delaware is working to promote the program among their members and providers.
If you have any follow-up questions after listening to the podcast, please contactcommunications@amerihealthcaritasde.com.
Join co-hosts Joe Pinto and Danielle Nugent, both Practice Transformation Specialists at Quality Insights, for a deeper dive into what social determinants of health (SDOH) are, some barriers to dealing with SDOH, a few strategies for breaking down these barriers, and how health care providers can use the PRAPARE tool along with other tools to best address SDOH within their patient populations.
If you have any follow up questions, please contact communications@amerihealthcaritasde.com.
On this episode of our podcast, we’re talking with patient representative Timmy Nelson about patient and family engagement related to COVID-19 vaccinations from the patient perspective and how it relates to his work as a patient representative.
Timmy is a retired lobbyist, a former dialysis patient, and a kidney transplant recipient. He has been committed to supporting individuals enduring the challenges of End-Stage Renal Disease and other health conditions for many years. He became involved as a volunteer with his local hospital in 2006, where he served on a Patient Engagement Council reviewing policies and procedures to ensure patient understanding and accessibility. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Timmy became an advocate for minority outreach and has since helped to foster relationships with more than 66 groups and organizations within minority communities. He is an advocate for vaccine confidence and aims to help address community health needs in ways that haven’t always been feasible in the past.
On this episode of our podcast, we’re talking with patient representative Timmy Nelson about COVID-19 vaccine access and advocacy from the patient perspective and how it relates to his work as a patient representative.
Timmy is a retired lobbyist, a former dialysis patient, and a kidney transplant recipient. He has been committed to supporting individuals enduring the challenges of End-Stage Renal Disease and other health conditions for many years. He became involved as a volunteer with his local hospital in 2006, where he served on a Patient Engagement Council reviewing policies and procedures to ensure patient understanding and accessibility. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Timmy became an advocate for minority outreach and has since helped to foster relationships with more than 66 groups and organizations within minority communities. He is an advocate for vaccine confidence and aims to help address community health needs in ways that haven’t always been feasible in the past.
In this episode, we’re talking with patient representative Timmy Nelson about COVID-19 vaccine confidence from the patient perspective and how it relates to his work as a patient representative.
Timmy is a retired lobbyist, a former dialysis patient, and a kidney transplant recipient. He has been committed to supporting individuals enduring the challenges of End-Stage Renal Disease and other health conditions for many years. He became involved as a volunteer with his local hospital in 2006, where he served on a Patient Engagement Council reviewing policies and procedures to ensure patient understanding and accessibility. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Timmy became an advocate for minority outreach and has since helped to foster relationships with more than 66 groups and organizations within minority communities. He is an advocate for vaccine confidence and aims to help address community health needs in ways that haven’t always been feasible in the past.
On this episode of our podcast, we’re talking with the WV Healthcare Association’s Pam Meador about the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations in the long-term care setting.
Pam serves as the Association’s Director of Regulatory Services. In her role as Director of Regulatory Service, Pam’s work focuses heavily on policy and survey review, as well as helping member facilities navigate challenges in the healthcare field. Pam is a registered nurse and has worked in long-term care for over 30 years. Prior to working for the Healthcare Association, Pam worked for more than 10 years as a project coordinator at Quality Insights, where her work focused on quality improvement assistance to long-term care facilities.
On this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Lisa Costello about COVID-19 vaccinations and vaccine confidence.
Dr. Costello is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at West Virginia University (WVU) in Morgantown, WV and a Pediatric Hospitalist at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. Dr. Costello currently serves as the president of the West Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Vice-President of the West Virginia State Medical Association, and serves on the Board of Directors for the WV Children’s Health Insurance Program. Dr. Costello is also an advisor to the state of West Virginia around the COVID-19 pandemic response. At a national level, she is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on State Government Affairs.
In this podcast, host Jill Fellure, Assistant Project Coordinator at Quality Insights, talks with Kim Chaundry, Senior Director for Pennsylvania’s Keystone Health Information Exchange (KeyHIE), to provide a deeper look at what KeyHIE is, the value it brings to patients and the Pennsylvania health care landscape, and the current initiatives they are working on.
Listen now to learn how KeyHIE supports the PA Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) along with other state HIE registries.
In this podcast, Quality Insights Practice Transformation Specialists Joe Pinto and Danielle Nugent talk about social determinants of health (SDOH) - what it is, identifying the various components, how health care providers can overcome the barriers to SDOH, and some strategies for using the PRAPARE Tool and other tools to address SDOH.
Listen to get some great highlights about the 2020 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge. You'll also get details about the blood pressure control strategies Delaware Primary Care, LLC employed to make hypertension control the goal for its patients,which ultimatelyled to this practice being recognized as a 2020 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champion! Delaware Primary Care, LLC is the FIRST Delaware practice to receive this nationwide recognition.
Learn more about Quality Insight's support of COVID-19 Vaccination with our Chief Executive Officer Sven Berg.