Today's episode introduces Quality Insights' new “Back to Basics QAPI: Infection Control” microlearn series. Quality Insights’ Quality Improvement Specialist Patty Austin, RN, introduces the series, which consists of four 15-minute microlearn episodes demonstrating how to improve infection control in long-term care using the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) method. Following the introduction, we will view Episode 1 of the microlearn series, “Intro to QAPI.” This is the Part 1...
Jan 23, 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 Quality Insights ' Sheila Barnett, Kathy Wild, LaBasa Robinson, Tonda Devine & Sadiq Abdulai about the upcoming long COVID virtual peer support series. 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 ...
Jan 17, 2025•26 min
Today’s episode introduces Quality Insights’ new Nursing Home 5-Diamond program – an automated, online, national educational resource for patient safety in nursing homes. The program is open for all facilities to enroll. This episode gives an overview of the program and demonstration of the learning platform. Watch Video Recording Download Transcript Related links: Visit Nursing Home 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program landing page Download informational flyer Check out our other interviews by visi...
Jan 16, 2025•34 min
Join host Anna Gurdak, her colleague Robina Montague, and Chris Yocom, Diabetes Prevention Program Manager at Pottstown Medical Specialists (PMSI) , in a deep dive into the transformative world of PMSI's Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program. This episode explores the impact of DSMES across Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in managing diabetes effectively. The discussion covers the core principles of DSMES, the relevance of lifestyle changes in diabet...
Jan 14, 2025•28 min
In today's episode, Quality Insights' team of healthcare experts answer our audience's questions related to infection control and immunization in long-term care. The team also shares their own New Year's resolutions to improve infection control and immunization efforts with our nursing home partners. Related links: Mitigating Staff Shortages (CDC) Line Listing (CDC) Respiratory Virus Toolkit (CDC) COVID Infection Control Guidance (CDC) Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with COVI...
Jan 10, 2025•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 Tom Ahrens, PhD, RN, FAAN, founder of Viven Health. Dr. Ahrens, a pioneering expert in infection prevention and critical care, discusses Viven Health's innovative programs focusing on behavioral change and technology to reduce infections in the workplace and homes. He highlights the im...
Jan 10, 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 Mary Beth O'Connor, J.D., Recovery Advocate, Author, and former judge. Mary Beth O'Connor shares her journey from childhood abuse and addiction to creating a unique secular recovery plan, becoming a federal administrative law judge, and advocating for various paths to recovery. She emp...
Jan 03, 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 Molly Gatto, MHA, an Immunization Consultant with the Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition. Email Molly. 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-Qu...
Dec 27, 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 Krysta Dancy, MA, MFT, CBD(CBI), Certified Provider Educator, Founder and CEO of Dancy Perinatal. 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 ...
Dec 20, 2024•21 min
This week’s episode introduces an interactive training experience teaching infection prevention and control. Merewyn Sheeran of Pennsylvania Project Firstline discusses how a program using the escape room format provides a supportive and engaging environment for developing attendees’ knowledge. Viewers will learn how to use the escape room experience in their facility to enhance and improve the foundational knowledge of their frontline healthcare workers on infection prevention and control. Mere...
Dec 19, 2024•31 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 Amy Porter, Resource Specialist at Quality Insights. Visit the Quality Insights QIN-QIO website. 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 I...
Dec 13, 2024•35 min
In this week's episode, we listen to Dr. Jean Storm's interview with Nancy D. Zionts, MBA. They discuss important issues related to long-term care, including workforce challenges, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare quality, and more. Nancy D. Zionts is Chief Operating Officer and Chief Program Officer of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation. Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM, is Medical Director at Quality Insights. Related links: Visit the Taking Healthcare by Storm Homepage Check out ...
Dec 12, 2024•42 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 James Johnson Jr., PhD, MPA, a Medical Social Scientist and a Professor of Health Administration and Policy in the School of Health Sciences at Central Michigan University. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. This mater...
Dec 06, 2024•36 min
In this week’s episode, Quality Insights' Nursing Home Team will provide education on vaccine hesitancy, enhanced barrier precautions, long COVID, and infection control using role-play scenarios. Watch Video Recording 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 ...
Dec 05, 2024•16 min
In this week's episode, we listen to Dr. Jean Storm's interview with Christina Starcher, NHA, QCP. They discuss improving quality of care for residents, staff retention, the role of the nursing home administrator, and more. Christina Starcher is Senior Nursing Home Administrator at Cedar Ridge Center in West Virginia and was named Administrator of the Year by the West Virginia Health Care Association (WVHCA). Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM, is Medical Director at Quality Insights. Related links: Vis...
Nov 29, 2024•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 Rich Greenhill, DHA, FACHE, Chief Transformation Officer at Quality Insights. Dr. Greenhill shares his personal experience of bias during an emergency room visit and discusses the impact of bias on patient care and outcomes. He explores how data collection, targeted interventions, and ...
Nov 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 Nancy D. Zionts, MBA, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Program Officer of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation. Learn more about the Teaching Nursing Home Collaborative (TNHC). Contact the Jewish Healthcare Foundation. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes,...
Nov 22, 2024•39 min
This week’s episode discusses post-COVID care for long-term care residents. The episode: Discusses what Post-COVID Syndrome is Reviews the prevalence of Post-COVID Syndrome and associated symptoms Discusses unique issues faced by the long-term care population regarding Post-COVID Syndrome Discusses prevention and treatment options Reviews case scenarios We’re joined by Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM, Medical Director at Quality Insights. Watch Video Recording Download Presentation Slides Download Tr...
Nov 21, 2024•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 Tara Mayson, Founder, CEO and President of The Hope Dealer Project. 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...
Nov 15, 2024•19 min
In today's episode, we discuss the latest updates on immunizations and healthcare reporting. We explore essential updates tailored for nursing home professionals, including immunization guideline revisions; recent changes to the Minimum Data Set (MDS); and upcoming NHSN reporting requirements related to respiratory infections. We're joined by Jennifer Brown, RN, BSN, CIC, Infection Preventionist and Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights; and Debra Wright, RN, BSN, CNDLCT, RAC-CT, Qu...
Nov 14, 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 Christina Starcher, NHA, Senior Nursing Home Administrator at Cedar Ridge Center in 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...
Nov 08, 2024•24 min
In today's episode, Quality Insights' nursing home team will look back at our work from the past five years and share what's on the horizon as the 12th Scope of Work (SOW) comes to an end. Watch Video Recording 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 ...
Nov 07, 2024•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 Jillian Pate, MS, RD, CSR, LD, a Renal Dietitian Nutritionist. Learn more about the West Virginia CKD Program. Contact Jillian. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website: https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/taking-healthcare-b...
Nov 07, 2024•23 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 Gayle Michelle Olano Hurt, MPA, CPHQ, PMC, Vice President of Patient Safety and Quality Operations at the District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA). 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 ...
Nov 01, 2024•30 min
Today’s episode discusses patient-centered care in long-term care, including principles of person-centered care, practical implications of person-centered care on patient outcomes, treatment strategies. We're joined by Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM, Medical Director at Quality Insights. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. Watch Video Recording Download Presentation Slides Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/ qin/multimedia This material was prepared by Quality ...
Oct 31, 2024•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 Peter Angood, M.D., FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL (Hon), the current President and CEO of the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL). 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 ...
Oct 25, 2024•29 min
Today’s episode discusses patient-centered care in long-term care, including principles of person-centered care, practical implications of person-centered care on patient outcomes, treatment strategies. We're joined by Jean Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM, Medical Director at Quality Insights. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Watch Video Recording Download Presentation Slides Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/ qin/multimedia This material was prepared by Quality ...
Oct 24, 2024•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 Yessi Cubillo, ESRD Networks 3, 4 & 5 Regional Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist at Quality Insights. Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 (New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) Quality Insights ESRD Network 4 (Pennsylvani...
Oct 18, 2024•38 min
This week’s episode discusses depression in long-term care, including the importance of preventing major depression in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) populations. The presentation will: Describe the assessment process Share evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treatment of major depression in PALTC populations Share two clinical cases to enhance the learning process We're joined by Abhilash Desai, MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist and Adjunct Associate Profess...
Oct 17, 2024•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 C. Forrest Faison III, M.D., a retired vice admiral (VADM) in the United States Navy. He served as an officer in the Medical Corps and as the 38th Surgeon General of the United States Navy, and is currently the interim Provost of Northeast Ohio Medical University. If you have any topic...
Oct 11, 2024•39 min
