Taking Healthcare by Storm

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 [email protected].

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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-010523-CC-A 

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.

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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-122922-CC-A 

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 [email protected].  

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• Project Firstline, “Choosing the Right PPE for COVID-19”

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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-122222-CC-A 

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 [email protected]. 

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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-121522-CC-A 

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.

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If you'd like to contact guest speaker Patty Austin, email [email protected].

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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-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. 

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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-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.  

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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-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.

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• Download slides for RoP Phase 3 - Services Review
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• 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.

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• 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 [email protected]. 

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• Register for our course, “Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes”

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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-110322-CC-A