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.
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Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs): An Overview
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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 Ep…
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Controlling Diabetes and Addressing Social Determinants of Health with Priority Populations - Bayhealth
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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Dr. Gary Stoner
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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. If you have any …
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Spotlight on Sepsis: Understanding The Vulnerability of Patients Receiving Dialysis
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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 e…
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Sepsis in Long-Term Care: Case Scenarios (Part 2)
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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…
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Sepsis in Long-Term Care: An Overview (Part 1)
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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 a…
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Staffing Solutions Lessons Learned: Equipping and Empowering Staff for Success (Rebroadcast)
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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…
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Navigating Opioid Use Disorder in Long-Term Care Facilities: Treatment, Screening, & Education (Part 2)
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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 opi…
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EPIC Podcast: Robert Silvera and Joyce Solomon
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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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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Andrew Bailes & Richard Green
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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. If you have any topics or gues…
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Navigating Opioid Use Disorder in Long-Term Care Facilities: Treatment, Screening, & Education (Part 1)
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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…
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Q&A on Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes
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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. Watch Recording Resources shared during the presentation: Link to Presentation Slides Link to Download EBP Flow Chart C…
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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Dominique Marcus
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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 Dominique Marcus, Assistant Director of Raleigh County Healthy Families Alliance and Support Center. If you have any topics or guests yo…
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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 Pr…
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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. Wat…
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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Miranda Broyles
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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. If you have any topics or guests you'd like t…
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Updates to Enhanced Barrier Precautions Guidance
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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. Watch Recording Download Transcript Download Presentation Slides Below are resources that were shared during the presentation: NEW! Enhanced Barrier Pre…
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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Orlando Craighead
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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 …
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WJKI The Vault Interview: Bayhealth Diabetes Wellness Center
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Learn more by visiting the Bayhealth Diabetes Wellness Center website or by calling 302-208-6218.Oleh Bayhealth Diabetes Wellness Center
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Increase Infection Prevention With Interactive Education (Rebroadcast With Live Q&A)
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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 co…
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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Skip Gjolberg
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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. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes…
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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, em…
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Critical Element Pathways Related to Infection Control
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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 rece…
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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Cristina Tarbox and Mary Supey
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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 Sol…
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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Chef Duane Sunwold
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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 chroni…
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Age-Friendly Health Systems: 4Ms Care in Nursing Homes
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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 h…
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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Suzanne Messenger
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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 Virgi…
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Increase Infection Prevention With Interactive Education
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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 co…
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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Christopher Moraff
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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 civ…
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Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection (Part 2)
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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 Se…
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TidalHealth Primary Care - 2023 Target BP Gold+ Award Status Recognition
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Overview of the QAPI Process in Long-Term Care
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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, Qu…
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Strategies to Improve Tobacco Screening and Cessation
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Building Bridges: Fostering Engagement Between MDs and Facility Staff (Part 2)
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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 Respon…
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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Jennifer Nestor
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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. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on fu…
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Building Bridges: Fostering Engagement Between MDs and Facility Staff (Part 1)
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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 Respon…
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Cleaning and Disinfecting – Environmental Services
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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. Watch Recording Projec…
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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.…
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Introduction to CLAS: Fostering Inclusivity in Healthcare
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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 importa…
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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 thei…
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Construction Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) – History and Purpose
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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 p…
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Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes (Course Overview)
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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. …
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Strategies for Success: A Guide to the Annual Infection Control Risk Assessment (Rebroadcast)
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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. Thi…
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Strategies for Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Annual Infection Control Risk Assessment
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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. Wat…
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2023 in Review: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going (Rebroadcast)
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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; …
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Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Christopher Yuen
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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 Johns…
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PPE Best Practices in Nursing Home Settings
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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…
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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 betwe…
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2023 in Review: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going
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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; …
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Taking Another Look at Antipsychotics
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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. Related links: View video recording Download presentation slides Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multim…
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