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Hosted by Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network This webinar will introduce all participants to the National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative (NNHQCC). The goal of the NNHQCC is to improve systems of care that lead to better quality outcomes for your nursing home residents. Objectives: Participants will be able to: Identify goals of the National […]
Do you have questions about implementing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) in nursing homes? Dr. Jane Pederson, director of medical affairs, Stratis Health, will be available to answer your QAPI questions. Dr. Peterson was a member of the Stratis Health team that developed tools and resources for CMS’ implementation of QAPI in nursing homes. Stratis […]
Kathie Nichols, BSN, RN, CRRN, nursing home liaison, Lake Superior QIN, will speak about quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) on day one of the 2015 Minnesota Directors of Nursing Administration (MNDONA) Spring Conference and Annual Meeting. QAPI is a systematic, comprehensive, active approach to quality improvement and management. Prior to starting a performance improvement project […]
Surviving Sepsis: Early Management Saves Lives Sepsis has been named as the most expensive in-patient cost in American hospitals in 2011 at over $20 billion each year. Forty percent of patients diagnosed with severe sepsis do not survive. Until a cure is found, early detection is the surest hope for survival. Up to 50% of […]
Kathie Nichols Kathie Nichols, BSN, RN, CRRN, presents root cause analysis (RCA) as a key quality improvement tool. The information she will present in this webinar is designed for the long term care/nursing home setting, but can be used across health care settings. In this webinar, participants will learn to identify how RCA is a […]
Kristi Wergin, RN, BSN, CPHQ, Lake Superior QIN, will speak at the 24th annual Nursing Leadership Symposium presented by LeadingAge Minnesota. Kristi's session will focus on the nursing home quality improvement work Lake Superior QIN is leading as part of the contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including recruitment for the National […]
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Hae Mi Choe, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Innovations & Clinical Practices, Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy, and Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy Care Transformation, University of Michigan Health System.
Brought to you by the Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network (QIN) serving Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, in partnership with the QIN-Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) representing Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Objectives Recognize and explain data sources used to support quality improvement efforts Describe the 5-Star Rating system and implications of the February 2015 updates Explain CASPER reports Understand Composite Score measure Utilize the 5-Star Rating, CASPER reports, and the Composite Score measure to support quality improvement efforts Target Audience This presentation is directed to the […]
This presentation is directed to the LTC setting. Information can be utilized across health care settings.
Speaker: Jeri Ann Lundgren, RN, BSN, PHN, CWS, CWCN BSN, RN, CRRN
Participants will be able to:
• Describe the impact of immobility on ADLS, falls, pressure ulcers, diabetes, the upper respiratory tract, sleep and overall health of the elderly.
• Identify exercise programs and restorative nursing interventions that help your residents maintain or improve their mobility, strength, and balance.
• Demonstrate how to document a mobility enhancement and restorative nursing program to meet Medicare/MDS requirements.
Overview The purpose of the presentation is to familiarize the participants with the TeamSTEPPS program and some of the tools used to improve teamwork and communication. Objectives Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to: Define the use of TeamSTEPPS as part of an overall quality improvement program Implement two TeamSTEPPS tools in […]
Sepsis happens – in hospitals, nursing homes, and other settings. Understanding the fundamental principles of recognizing and treating sepsis is equally important across the continuum of care in hospitals, nursing homes, and EMS units. Join us as Dr. Steven Simpson, who believes sepsis is the number one killer in American hospitals, discusses how to be […]
Description This webinar will showcase three new multicultural advance care planning (ACP) videos for Latino/Hispanic, Hmong and Somali populations and families. Each video was designed by and for members of each community for intergenerational and culturally respectful use. The videos were specifically designed to acquaint healthcare professionals, families and communities with a broad range of […]
Identify misconceptions of personal alarm use and benefits of alarm reduction/elimination and Identify steps needed to implement an alarm reduction program
Studies have shown that 40-80% of the medical information that patients receive is forgotten immediately and nearly half the information retained is incorrect. Health literacy and numeracy have a great impact upon patient engagement, compliance, and health outcomes. In this session, the presenter will explore health literacy and numeracy, and discuss the best strategies when using numbers in patient education and communication.
Please join Lake Superior QIN for discussion on present research around best practices identified in integrated health systems with comprehensive medication management services.
Minnesota members of Lake Superior QIN's nursing home team Members of Lake Superior QIN’s nursing home team will present two breakout sessions at the 67th Care Providers Annual Convention & Expo: Monday, November 16, 2015, 9:10-10:15: Kristi Wergin, RN, BSN, CPHQ, Program Manager, Stratis Health, and Kathie Nichols, RN, BSN, CRRN, Nursing Home Liaison, Stratis […]
Bring your team together to complete the QAPI Self-Assessment. Dr. Jane Pederson, one of the team members who helped create the CMS QAPI Self-Assessment, will facilitate the completion of this tool.
Carbapenems are a group of antibiotics that are usually reserved to treat serious infections, particularly when these infections are caused by germs that are highly resistant to antibiotics. Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is an emerging threat to public health. This webinar will discuss ways to prevent the spread of CRE in nursing homes.
Psychological harm, physical injuries, and deaths are consequences of resident-to-resident negative interactions among nursing home residents who have dementia. Gerontologist Eilon Caspi, PhD, will discuss identification, triggers, and strategies to manage this type of negative interaction.
An opportunity for participants in the National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative to discuss methods of reducing the use of unnecessary antipsychotic medications in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nursing homes. For staff from these states who are not yet participants in the NNHQCC, calling in to this sharing call is a great introduction to the kind of peer assistance enjoyed by participants in the NNHQCC.
Learn from a nursing home team that has been successful in helping residents improve unintended weight loss by using quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) principles.
David Farrell, the award-winning co-author of the best-selling book Meeting the Leadership Challenge in LTC: What You Do Matters! will tackle the subject of engaging and retaining great nursing home staff.
An opportunity for participants in the National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative to discuss methods of increasing staff stability in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nursing homes. For staff from these states who are not yet participants in the NNHQCC, calling in to this sharing call is a great introduction to the kind of peer assistance enjoyed by participants in the NNHQCC.
Join us for an informational session about the new Nursing Home C. difficile initiative. Organizations that participate in the initiative will receive free technical assistance and support on tracking and preventing C. difficile infections. Through surveillance and data submission, these facilities will be part of establishing the national baseline for C. difficile in nursing homes and be better positioned for future healthcare associated infection reporting and quality requirements.
Learn from a nursing home team that has been successful in helping residents with complaints of pain and are seeing a reduction in the number of residents reporting moderate to severe pain using quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) principles.
Welcome to the Nursing Home C. difficile Initiative. This webinar is the first of a three-part series. As members of this initiative, long term care facilities will help to establish a national baseline for C. difficile in nursing homes, while gaining valuable skills and resources related to quality reporting and improvement.
MDS Part 1: Section GG: What You Need to Know about Coding the New Section GG. October 1 is fast approaching, and every facility needs to complete the new Section GG items on the MDS. Do not let a rocky start have an impact on the coming QMs that will be triggered by Section GG and ultimately be used to adjust your facility’s Medicare A payments.
Lake Superior Quality Innovation experts will lead you through creating a QAPI Plan for your long term care facility.
Long term care health care staff have a low rate of receiving influenza vaccinations and other vaccinations. What are the best methods to encourage staff to be vaccinated, and to recognize the health benefits of being vaccinated, both for their own health and the health of the residents they care for?
Welcome to the Nursing Home C. difficile Initiative. This webinar is the second of a three-part series. As members of this initiative, long term care facilities will help to establish a national baseline for C. difficile in nursing homes, while gaining valuable skills and resources related to quality reporting and improvement.
Whether you work in a nursing home or hospital, Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs) are a communal healthcare problem. Every healthcare professional must do their part to decrease CDIs within their facility as well as other facilities.
Person-centered care is a focal point for improving resident outcomes, regulatory compliance and higher QM ratings. The RAI process harnesses resident voice through MDS Sections C, D, F and J, but is often underrated in its positive impact on resident outcomes. The data in these sections are impacted by social services, activities, and nurses, but how often do all three disciplines collaborate in coding?
Pain in older people diminishes quality of life. Diagnosing older persons' pain can be difficult for a variety of reasons. Learn why and methods of overcoming barriers to diagnosing and treating pain in the older population.
Welcome to the Nursing Home C. difficile Initiative. This webinar is the third of a three-part series. As members of this initiative, long term care facilities will help to establish a national baseline for C. difficile in nursing homes, while gaining valuable skills and resources related to quality reporting and improvement.
Healthcare Academy's webinar on behavior management in dementia will present how to recognize, identify, and treat behaviors effectively.
With new QMs recently added and more on the way, having a clear understanding of how QMs are captured and how to build a strong QM program is more important than ever.
Learn about the final rule to reform the requirements for long-term care facilities. These requirements are the federal health and safety standards that LTCFs must meet in order to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
CMS subject matter experts will share updates on the progress of the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI). A question and answer session will follow the presentations.
You are invited to participate in a collaborative focusing on early sepsis identification and treatment in nursing homes. Dr. Steven Q. Simpson will present a sepsis program he initiated in a Kansas nursing home, and an expert from that home also will speak about lessons learned about sepsis prevention and management.
Learn to understand and use the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 5 Star Report to aid your quality improvement work.
We will review outcomes of participating nursing homes in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and hear about events that are being planned to support these homes in their QAPI efforts. Nursing home teams who have had great success in improving their quality measures will share successful strategies.
National mobility and alarms expert Sue Ann Guildermann is the speaker for this presentation on reducing falls in nursing homes.
An opportunity for nursing homes participating in the NNHQCC to share barriers and successes they have had in their efforts to prevent falls.
The 2017 Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Conference will have a long-term care focus, with content provided in the form of panels and long-term care professionals sharing field experiences with antibiotic stewardship.
Joyce Black, PhD, RN, will provide an update on the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel’s (NPUAP) changes in terminology and in the staging system.
An opportunity for nursing homes participating in the NNHQCC to share barriers and successes they have had in preventing pressure injuries.
The use of psychotropic medications in residents with dementia does not always contribute to the highest potential of the residents. In this webinar, Dr. Sonntag will identify when it is appropriate to use these medications.
An opportunity for nursing homes participating in the NNQCC to share barriers and successes they have had in reducing the use of antipsychotic medication in residents with dementia.
What are the competencies necessary for nursing home staff to create an optimum dining experience?
Including a pharmacist as a member of the patient’s health care team during discharges from nursing homes and home health services can decrease medication discrepancies, improve patient engagement and reduce hospital readmissions.
The TeamSTEPPS LTC Communication Module provides strategies and tools to improve the effectiveness of communication and promote sharing of information.
Nationally known expert Sue Ann Guildermann will speak on reducing falls and increasing mobility in nursing homes.
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) team at Jefferson Community Health and Life - Gardenside LTC, in Fairbury, Nebraska, implemented Natural Awakening. They will share the steps taken, lessons learned and challenges they have faced.
Long term care experts will describe how antibiotics work and their risks and benefits. Then they will define antibiotic resistance and identify strategies to decrease the development and spread of antibiotic resistance.
Long term care experts will describe the etiology (cause) of C. Difficile and when to test. Then they will define treatment and discuss prevention strategies. This is the second of four sessions in Learning Session 4 for nursing home staff.
Long term care experts will explain the importance of antibiotic stewardship and define the 7 Core Elements of antibiotic stewardship for nursing homes. Then they will identify steps to implement these core elements in your nursing home and monitor your program's progress.
Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD, MS, will describe the relationship between C. Difficile infections and antibiotic stewardship, and then describe the fundamentals and first steps in initiating an antibiotic stewardship program.
Five nursing homes in Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, and Wisconsin will present innovative strategies they used to improve their Quality Measures
During this call, learn about the new Facility Assessment Tool to help identify and develop the specific assessment of your facility. Also, find out about frequently asked questions related to revision of the State Operations Manual Appendix PP for Phase 2 of the Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities final rule. A question and answer session follows the presentation.
Learn from an interdisciplinary panel of experts who will discuss the challenges and strategies for transitions between dialysis facilities and other care settings, including emergency departments, nursing homes, and hospitals. Participants also have the opportunity to be part of a workgroup focused on one of four key issues: infection control, medication reconciliation, exchange of medical records/health information, and reducing hospitalizations.
Join adult infectious disease doctor, Sarah Kabbani, MD, MSc, a medical officer with CDC’s Office of Antibiotic Stewardship for a discussion of CDC’s Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes.
Stratis Health's nursing home team, as part of Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network, will be leading a breakout session on QAPI during the three-day 69th Annual Care Providers Convention and Exposition.
Learn more about resident and family engagement in nursing homes.
During this call, learn how to work with physicians to ensure compliance with the new psychotropic medication prescribing requirements for long-term care facilities. Also, find out how nursing homes are putting the new Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) requirements into practice. Additionally, CMS experts share updates on the progress of the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes and QAPI. A question and answer session follows the presentations.
Why early recognition and management of sepsis is important and how to accomplish it.
Patients need information to make health care decisions. Talking to patients has a great impact on patient engagement, compliance, and health outcomes. This health literacy webinar shows strategies for using targeted conversations in patient education and communication.
A six-part webinar series on infection prevention topics in long term care.
Join this exciting webinar, where nursing home leaders share strategies to boost staff empowerment, increase ownership and accountability, engage staff in quality improvement, and promote retention of quality staff.
Patients need information to make health care decisions. Talking to patients has a great impact on patient engagement, compliance, and health outcomes. This health literacy webinar shows strategies for using targeted conversations in patient education and communication.
A six-part webinar series on infection prevention topics in long term care.
The National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative invites you to the webinar 3 of Learning Session 5. Hear successful strategies from a consultant pharmacist on identifying, reporting and treating dementia behavioral expressions in long-term care residents. Learn non-pharmacological interventions that can address a resident’s dementia while reducing overall antipsychotic medication use.
Lake Superior QIN invites you to the final part of the National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative's Learning Session Five: This sharing call is designed to give nursing home teams an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues regarding successes and barriers related to the reduction of antipsychotic medications. In addition to hearing from other nursing home teams, Lake Superior QIN experts and Dr. Robert Sonntag will be available on the call to help nursing homes overcome barriers they may be having. To get the most out of this collaborative opportunity, come prepared to share successful strategies you have implemented and/or barriers you are encountering in your work to reduce the use of these medications.
A six-part webinar series on infection prevention topics in long term care.
This webinar will review the definition, prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for delirium. We will discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and strategies to prevent delirium. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the impact of delirium on patients/residents, specifically falls and hospital readmissions.
A six-part webinar series on infection prevention topics in long term care.
Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids is an ongoing and rapidly evolving public health crisis that is affecting our entire country and local communities. During this webinar, Kate LaFollette, RN and Program Specialist at Telligen, will discuss the community’s role in opioids and adverse drug events. Join us for this timely webinar to learn ways your organization can use data to develop an action plan based in quality improvement.
A six-part webinar series on infection prevention topics in long term care.
A six-part webinar series on infection prevention topics in long term care.
Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network presents the 2018 Readmissions Action Learning Day: "Working Together to Make Readmissions Rare." Learn together with your community peers and develop collaborative approaches to improving quality of care and quality of life by keeping patients healthy and safe at home.
The 2018 Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Conference will have an ambulatory care focus, with content provided in the form of panels and professionals active in stewardship sharing field experiences.
How do you engage your team actively in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI)?
In an effort to standardize systems that will eventually support Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE), a team representing a several nursing homes in Minnesota created a standardized physician order work flow. In this webinar, you will learn how this standardized workflow is being used to improve resident safety and save time and effort for the prescribers and the care facilities.
Learn about CDI precautions and resources, including the Minnesota Department of Health's CDI Toolkit for Long-Term Care Facilities.
Welcome to the National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative's Learning Session Six. Webinar 2 will focus on the elements of QAPI in nursing homes. Facilities will have an opportunity to learn steps and processes to apply QAPI to their facility’s rehospitalization reduction program effectively.
Welcome to the National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative's Learning Session Six. In webinar 3, nursing homes will share strategies they are using to reduce hospitalizations. You will hear about include data mining, assessment and early intervention, staff and family education, and advance care planning.
Welcome to the National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative's Learning Session Six. In webinar 4, nursing homes will share strategies they are using to reduce hospitalizations, including communicating resident change of condition, discharge planning, and discharge follow-up.
This 30-minute presentation will describe the development of the Nevada Sepsis Coalition Toolkit for skilled nursing facilities and provide an overview of the individual tools in the toolkit. The Sepsis Toolkit is designed to support skilled nursing facilities in early recognition and intervention for signs and symptoms of sepsis in residents.
Welcome to the National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative's Learning Session Six. In webinar 5, nursing homes will share strategies they are using to reduce hospitalizations, including resident/family engagement, teach back, use of INTERACT communication and quality improvement tools, and physician buy-in.
Lake Superior QIN experts Kristi Wergin, Kathie Nichols, and Janelle Shearer will be presenting three learning track sessions during the three-day Care Providers of Minnesota’s 70th annual convention. The convention is a professional education opportunity that brings together members, experts, and resources from across Minnesota, including representatives from nursing facilities, assisted living and senior housing, and community and home care settings.
From storms to droughts, wildfires to floods or accidents to epidemics, disasters occur nearly every day in the United States, and the frequency is increasing. How many people are hurt or even killed by such disasters depends on the severity of the event, but also on a health care system’s ability to respond to ensure […]
Patients need information to make health care decisions. Talking to patients has a great impact on patient engagement, compliance, and health outcomes. This health literacy webinar shows strategies for using targeted conversations in patient education and communication.
In November 2019, Long-term Care (LTC) facilities will be required to implement the Phase 3 requirements of the Conditions of Participation related to trauma-informed care (TIC). This presentation will explore key terminology and important concepts related to trauma, its prevalence in society and the elderly and the impact trauma has on individuals from a holistic perspective.
This webinar addresses three different approaches to attracting, retaining and recruiting CNAs. Each approach is unique and serves to engage, empower and effectively manage the shortage.