Quality Insights Podcast

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 Jason Povio, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of  Eagle Telemedicine. Jason discusses the vital role of telemedicine in improving healthcare access for rural and underserved communities. He...

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 Allegh...

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 pande...

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...

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 q...

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 healt...

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 lead...

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...

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 h...

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...

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...

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 COVI...

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 Sp...

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...

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 trea...

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 effect...

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...

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 discusse...

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...

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 mana...

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 prep...

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, emphasiz...

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...

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 a...

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...