Taking Healthcare by Storm

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 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-030223-CC-A 

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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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-022323-CC-A 

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.  

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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-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.

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• 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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 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-020923-CC-A 

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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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-020223-CC-A 

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.

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• 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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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-012623-CC-A 

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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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-011923-CC-A 

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 [email protected]. 

Related links: 

• White House Winter Preparedness Plan Announcement
• White House Winter Playbook 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-011223-CC-A