Quality Insights Podcast

Sepsis is a silent killer that affects millions of individuals every year. Nursing home residents are especially at risk of developing this deadly condition because any common infection can lead to sepsis. To protect our residents, early identification and prevention are key.   In today's episode, we will hear from a national sepsis expert and a sepsis survivor. We will also discuss a free in...

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 Kristy Elder MS, RN, Founder and President of Apricity Healthcare Solutions. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.  ...

Today’s webinar discusses caring for dementia residents during a respiratory outbreak. We're joined by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Snow is an occupational therapist; developer of the GEMS® States of Brain Change and the Positive Approach® training strategies; founder of Positive Approach to Care® (PAC); and co-founder of the Snow Approach Foundation, based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. ...

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, and Natalie Tappe, MSN, RN, a Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights. Visit the West Virginia Chronic Kidney Di...

Today’s episode discusses why injection safety matters for multi-dose vials, infection control actions for using multi-dose vials, and key takeaways. We’re joined by Ashley Belt, RN, BSN, Infection Preventionist at the West Virginia Department of Health. Watch Recording Download Presentation Slides Download Transcript How Do I Safely Use a Multi-Dose Vaccine Vial? (CDC Video) Multi-Dose Vaccine Vi...

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 Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS, Director of Risk Management at HealthCap® . Read Angie's Blog. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future epi...

Quality Insights has partnered with Viven Health to offer a new training modules on Sepsis Prevention and Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBPs) that are free to our partners and beneficiaries in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.  In this episode, Natasha Dickinson joins us to demonstrate Viven Health's simulated learning modules. Natasha Dickinson, DNP, MPH, FNP-C, RN, is Director of Clinical Aff...

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 Abhilash Desai MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist. Ageism: Combating Common Myths Surrounding Aging podcast episode. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, r...

This webinar will discuss palliative care vs. hospice care; hospice team/additional services; hospice program goals; insurance overview; diagnoses; levels of care; and where services occur.   We're joined by Shelly Zito, RN, BSN, community liaison at Connections Life Care Hospice in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania.  Watch Recording Download Presentation Slides Check out our other interviews by vis...

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 Haley Moore, NHA, and Jennifer Graley, RN, from Valley Center. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.   This material...

In today's episode, we discuss dialysis and fluid management for nursing home residents. This presentation includes an overview of the "Fluid Management: Every Drop Counts" education and activity workbook.  We're joined by Patty Austin, RN, Quality Improvement Specialist for Quality Insights QIN-QIO; and Jeannette Shrift, MSN, RN, Quality Improvement Specialist for Quality Insi...

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 Gina Yekenchik, BSN, RN, and Jennifer Brown, BSN, RN, CIC, about the Infection Preventionist Bootcamp. Learn about the Pennsylvania Infection Preventionist Leadership Bootcamp Learn abou...

In today's episode, the Quality Insights nursing home team role-plays scenarios related to EBPs in nursing homes using the latest guidance. Watch Recording Resource: Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes 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 Imp...

Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are a major concern for the nursing home population, who are at risk for developing severe infections. In today's webinar, we'll discuss an overview of MDROs in relation to long-term care. We're joined by Valerie Jividen, epidemiologist and lab-epi liaison for the West Virginia Department of Health Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services....

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 Gary Stoner, MD, previous Director of the Women's Health Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Program at Geisinger Medical Center. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on fu...

This week’s episode discusses sepsis prevention for nursing home residents undergoing dialysis. The session will include an overview of practices aimed at reducing infection risks and will address strategies for identifying sepsis. Additionally, the webinar will cover infection prevention measures specific to dialysis treatments, with the goal of ensuring safer dialysis care in nursing home settin...

In this week's episode, we will discuss sepsis in long-term care. This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 2 will review case scenarios of sepsis in the long-term care (LTC) setting, including addressing prevention, early detection, and treatment. We're joined by Carolyn Pandolfo, BS, RN, CHES, CHC, PMP, CIC, travel infection preventionist for the Pennsylvania Project Firstline team at...

In today's episode, we will discuss sepsis in long-term care. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Part 1 will provide an overview of sepsis in the long-term care (LTC) setting, including addressing prevention, early detection, and treatment.   We're joined by Emily Magee, MPH, CIC, infection prevention supervisor for Pennsylvania Project Firstline at the Pennsylvania Department of Healt...

Today’s episode discusses strategies for promoting nursing home staff stability, empowering nursing assistants, and improving infection prevention. This replay session of our May 2 webinar features expert presenters Jean Storm, Medical Director at Quality Insights; Jim Triana, Nursing Home Administrator at Complete Care at Oak Ridge; and Amy Porter, Resource Specialist at Quality Insights. The reb...

In this week's episode, we discuss how to screen and treat residents with opioid use disorder (OUD) in nursing homes, as well as education related to OUD. This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 2 will review the following: List the medications used to treat opioid use disorder Describe successful processes involved in treating residents with opioid use disorder in the facility We’re joined...

Join Yessi Cubillo, a Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, and patients Robert Silvera and Joyce Solomon as they share their journeys with home dialysis (PD & Home Hemodialysis) and reveal the successes and challenges they have faced along the way. Learn more about Quality Insights End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 3. This material was prepared by Quality Insight...

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 Andrew Bailes, Founder, and Richard Green, Assistant Program Director, of God's Way Home in Rainelle, WV.  If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes...

In this week's episode, we discuss how to screen and treat residents with opioid use disorder (OUD) in nursing homes, as well as education related to OUD. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Part 1 will review the following: Define opioid use disorder and explain the prevalence of the disorder in the older adult population Explain the risk factors for opioid use disorder and describe ways to...

In today’s episode, the healthcare experts at Quality Insights join us to discuss frequently asked questions related to enhanced barrier precautions (EBPs) in nursing homes, as well as answer submitted questions from our audience.    Watch Recording  Resources shared during the presentation:  Link to Presentation Slides Link to Download EBP Flow Chart   CDC FAQ CDC Video (question about colostomie...