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 Emily Jaffe, MD, MBA, Vice President and Executive Medical Director of Enterprise Palliative Care Strategy and Implementation at Highmark Health and post-acute medical director at Allegheny Health Network. Dr. Emily Jaffe discusses the importance of quality of life at the end of life, ...
Jun 27, 2025•34 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 Jeff Neccuzi, a subject matter expert on immunizations and former Director of the West Virginia Division of Immunization Services. Jeff Neccuzi discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine uptake, growing vaccine misinformation, and the state of school vaccination policies ...
Jun 20, 2025•27 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 Brian Frazee, President and CEO of the Delaware Healthcare Association. Brian Frazee discusses his extensive background in healthcare advocacy, the unique challenges of Delaware's aging and growing population, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare, and DHA's strategic prior...
Jun 13, 2025•31 min
Join us for part one of a two part series on “Unraveling the Mystery of NoviSurvey” with host Yessi Cubillo, Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, and guest Kimberly Hansen, MSN, RN, Acute Care Program Manager within the Health Facility Survey & Field Operations at the New Jersey Department of Health. For “Part Two” of this series, we need your feedback : Submit your questions. This material was prepared by Quality Insights Renal Network 3, an End Stage Renal Disease...
Jun 12, 2025•26 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 Amanda Cummins, PA-C, and Carol Antonelli-Greco, DO, the co-founders of FARMacy WV. Amanda Cummings and Dr. Carol Antonelli Greco discuss FARMacy West Virginia, a program combining healthcare with access to fresh, healthy food. The initiative, spanning 10 years and over 30 sites, tackl...
Jun 06, 2025•39 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 Holly Estel, RN, Clinical Advisor for Genesis Healthcare. Holly discusses long-term care nursing, covering topics such as the nursing workforce shortage, the essential role of nurse leadership, and the impact of COVID-19. They highlight challenges in staff recruitment, regulatory compl...
May 30, 2025•36 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 Merewyn Sheeran, BS, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, an Infection Preventionist with PA Project Firstline , a program under the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Bureau of Epidemiology, Division of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention. Merewyn Sheeran discusses Pennsylvania Project Firstline, ...
May 23, 2025•33 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 Cathy Slemp, MD, MPH, board-certified in Public Health/Preventive Medicine and Family Practice, and currently runs her own public health consulting practice. Dr. Cathy Slemp discusses her diverse career in public health, focusing on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the impor...
May 16, 2025•33 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 Heather McGowan, President of the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (PANAC) , and Debra Wright, a Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights. Heather and Deb Wright touch on their responsibilities, challenges, and professional development, especially in ...
May 09, 2025•29 min
In this second installment of Taking Healthcare by Storm, continuing our previous conversation, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Benjamin Canter, OTD and PhD student from the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Department of Occupational Therapy at Boston University. Benjamin discusses research on the impact of COVID-19 on rehabilitation in nursing homes, highlighting dispa...
May 02, 2025•32 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 Benjamin Canter, OTD and PhD student from the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Department of Occupational Therapy at Boston University. Benjamin discusses the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on nursing home care, focusing on prevention, mitigation, and rehabilitation strategies. His st...
Apr 25, 2025•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 Sophie Campbell, MSN, RN, CRRN, RAC-CT, CNDLTC, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Association of Directors of Nursing Administration (PADONA), and Debra Wright, a Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights. Sophie and Deb discuss the evolution and challenges of nursing leaders...
Apr 18, 2025•35 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 Rosha McCoy, MD, Senior Director for Advancing Clinical Leadership & Quality at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) , a Principal Investigator for the CDC Cooperative Agreement, a pediatrician, and the lead for VaccineVoices.org . Dr. McCoy discusses initiatives aim...
Apr 11, 2025•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 Zeest Khan, MD, podcaster and former cardiac anesthesiologist. Dr. Khan shares her journey with long COVID, highlighting the importance of peer support, symptom validation, creative treatment approaches, and trusted information sources. She emphasizes the need for curiosity and compass...
Apr 04, 2025•36 min
Erica, a Practice Transformation Specialist with Quality Insights, interviews Natalie, a physician assistant at Banmaha, PC , in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, about their practice’s remarkable achievement—earning Gold Status in the Target: BP program, a critical initiative by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association aimed at controlling and managing blood pressure more effectively across the nation. Together, they explore the motivation behind joining the program, the strat...
Apr 02, 2025•9 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 Kimberly Everett, BS, MA, Executive Director of the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership. This episode highlights BCHIP's collaborative efforts with local hospitals and the county health department to address community health needs in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Key topics inclu...
Mar 28, 2025•32 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 Donna Lisi, PharmD, BS Pharmacy, BCPS, BCPP, BCACP, BCGP, BCMTMS, FASCP, FAAPP, a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist and board-certified psychiatric pharmacist. Dr. Lisi discusses the importance of immunizations for older adults, addressing vaccine hesitancy, immunosenescence, ...
Mar 21, 2025•33 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 Settle, DNP, APRN, BC, FNP, CEO of West Virginia Health Right. Dr. Settle shares her journey into healthcare, shaped by her Appalachian roots, and discusses WV Health Right's mission to provide free, quality care to underserved populations in the mountain state. She highlights ch...
Mar 14, 2025•29 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 Ghinwa Dumyati, MD, Director of the Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Prevention Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Dumyati discusses infectious disease management in long-term care facilities, focusing on COVID-19, vaccination, infection control, antimicro...
Mar 07, 2025•39 min
In this week’s episode, Quality Insights’ Nursing Home Team gives updates as our contract extension as the QIN-QIO (Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization) for Pennsylvania and West Virginia comes to an end on March 7. Watch Video Recording Download Transcript 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 contrac...
Mar 06, 2025•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 Lana Kunik, Director of the National PA Center for Diabetes Prevention and Education , a program of the Sight Center of NWPA. Lana shares her journey into diabetes prevention, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes and the National Diabetes Prevention Program's 12-month curric...
Feb 28, 2025•38 min
In this week’s episode, we discuss how to manage the most common infections in long-term care settings, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, and urinary tract infections. We will also discuss when to implement isolation precautions, key infection control measures, and evidence-based strategies to minimize the spread of infections. We’re joined by Jennifer Brown, RN, BSN, CIC, Infection Preventionist and Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights. Watch Video Recording Download ...
Feb 27, 2025•15 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 Erin Kitt-Lewis, PhD, RN, Associate Research Professor and Associate Director of Education at Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and Kim Ratliff, RN, Director of Nursing at Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line. The Pennsylvania Teaching Nursing Home Collaborative bridges nur...
Feb 21, 2025•43 min
Water systems in nursing homes can harbor dangerous pathogens like Legionella and Pseudomonas, posing serious health risks to vulnerable residents. In today's webinar, we'll dive into waterborne threats and how facilities can strengthen infection prevention efforts to safeguard resident health. We’re joined by Jennifer Brown, RN, BSN, CIC, Infection Preventionist and Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights. Watch Video Recording Download Presentation Slides Download Transcript Check o...
Feb 20, 2025•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 Karen Ernst, MA, a nationally recognized expert in vaccine confidence with a decade’s experience in grassroots organizing around the issue. Learn more about Voices for Vaccines. Karen discusses her background in literature and grassroots organizing, which shapes her empathetic and imag...
Feb 14, 2025•41 min
In today's episode, we wrap up the “Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control” microlearn series by listening to Episode 4, " Sustainability." Each microlearn in this four-part series demonstrates how to improve infection control in long-term care using the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI). View Webinar Recording Download Transcript Related links: View Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control Microlearn Series - Episode 4: Sustainability View Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control...
Feb 13, 2025•22 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 Maggie Ratnayake, Executive Director, and Maddie Hagerty, Chapter Manager, at Lori's Hands. Maggie and Maddie discuss the nonprofit’s mission to support individuals with chronic illnesses while providing hands-on learning for healthcare students. They highlight its grassroots origins, ...
Feb 07, 2025•33 min
In today's episode, we'll continue the “Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control” microlearn series by listening to Episode 3, " Intro to QAPI Data." Each microlearn in this four-part series demonstrates how to improve infection control in long-term care using the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI). View Webinar Recording View Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control Microlearn Series - Episode 3: Intro to QAPI Data Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsi...
Feb 06, 2025•20 min
In today's episode, we'll continue the “Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control” microlearn series by listening to Episode 2, "Turning Insights Into Action." Each microlearn in this four-part series demonstrates how to improve infection control in long-term care using the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI). Related links: View Webinar Recording View Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control Microlearn Series - Episode 2: Turning Insights Into Action Check out our other interviews b...
Jan 30, 2025•20 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 Michael McShane, MD, EdM, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine. A Note from Neeli: Advancing rural health through the LION Mobile Clinic Learn more about the LION Mobile Clinic. Services provided by the LION Mobile Clinic. If you have any topics or gues...
Jan 24, 2025•33 min
