Taking Healthcare by Storm

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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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-102424-CC-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 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 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-101824-GK

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.

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• 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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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-101724-CC-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 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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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-101124-GK

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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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-101024-CC-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 Drema Hill, Ph.D., and Cheryl Workman about the Women Interested in Staying Healthy (WISH) program.

• Contact Cheryl Workman

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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-100424-GK

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. 

Related links: 

• Watch Video Recording
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• “Execute: Mindfulness and Team Accountability with Hand Hygiene” (CDC Video) 
• Clinical Safety: Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers

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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-100324-CC-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 Cyndi Kirkhart, CEO of Facing Hunger Foodbank in Huntington, West Virginia. 

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-GEN-092724-GK

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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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-092524-CC-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 Rich Greenhill, DHA, FACHE, Chief Transformation Officer at Quality Insights.

Learn more about The International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua). 

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-GEN-092024-GK