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 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 di...

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 Bas...

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 ill...

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 Co...

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 B...

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...

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. Fo...

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...

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 P...

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 effe...

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) Respirator...

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 focusin...

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 rec...

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...

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...

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 fo...

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...

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...

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...

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 - Qua...

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 Car...

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...

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...

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,...

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 mat...