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. Watch Video Recording Download Transcript Related links: US Antibiotic Awareness Week CDC: Be Antibiotics Aware Partner Toolkit Maximizing Efforts Dedicated to Antimicrobia...
Oct 10, 2024•18 min
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 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 In...
Oct 04, 2024•46 min
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 Download Presentation Slides “Execute: Mindfulness and Team Accountability ...
Oct 03, 2024•21 min
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 Organizati...
Sep 27, 2024•41 min
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 ...
Sep 26, 2024•28 min
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...
Sep 20, 2024•36 min
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 I...
Sep 19, 2024•30 min
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. 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 Insi...
Sep 13, 2024•41 min
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. Related links: Watch Recording Download Presentation Slides Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/ qin/multimedia This material...
Sep 12, 2024•21 min
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 ...
Sep 06, 2024•25 min
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. 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 Improvem...
Sep 06, 2024•25 min
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. 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 Or...
Aug 30, 2024•32 min
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. Watch R...
Aug 29, 2024•30 min
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 If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. This ma...
Aug 23, 2024•21 min
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 H...
Aug 22, 2024•50 min
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. 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 Organizat...
Aug 16, 2024•37 min
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. · Watch Recording Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/ qin/multimed...
Aug 15, 2024•37 min
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. Visit the West Virginia Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) webpage. Contact Jillian. Contact Natalie. If you have any topics or guests you'd like t...
Aug 09, 2024•25 min
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. Watch Recording Download Presentation Slides Download Transcript How Do I Safely Use a Multi-Dose Vaccine Vial? (CDC Video) Multi-Dose Vaccine Vial Injection Safety Tips (CDC Video) Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityi...
Aug 08, 2024•18 min
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® . Read Angie's Blog. 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 Ne...
Aug 02, 2024•46 min
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. Watch Recording Download Presentation Slides Download QR Code Flyer Check out our ot...
Aug 01, 2024•21 min
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. 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 Netwo...
Jul 26, 2024•38 min
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. Watch Recording Download Presentation Slides Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/ qin/multimedia This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Qual...
Jul 25, 2024•37 min
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. 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 cont...
Jul 19, 2024•26 min
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. Watch Recording Download Presentation Slides Download “Fluid Management: Every Drop Counts Education...
Jul 18, 2024•30 min
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 Contact the Quality Insights QIN-QIO...
Jul 12, 2024•20 min
In today's episode, the Quality Insights nursing home team role-plays scenarios related to EBPs in nursing homes using the latest guidance. Watch Recording Resource: Enhanced Barrier Precautions in 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...
Jul 11, 2024•20 min
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. Watch Recording Download MDRO Outbreak Toolki...
Jul 05, 2024•37 min
Jun 28, 2024•12 min
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 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 Innov...
Jun 28, 2024•38 min
