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 Dominique Marcus, Assistant Director of Raleigh County Healthy Families Alliance and Support Center. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out...

Today's episode will discuss the role of ventilation for preventing infections in nursing homes. We will review how ventilation works to reduce the amount of germs in the air and the importance of working with staff in charge of air handling and ventilation to improve ventilation.  We're joined by Cindy Holmes and Elizabeth Dauch of West Virginia Project Firstline. If you have questions...

This week’s episode discusses reduction of adverse events in nursing homes. The episode highlights the correlation between adverse events and hospital events, explores the term "adverse event," discusses the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process to reduce hospital events, and demonstrates the use of an adverse event tool. Watch Recording Download Transcript Downloa...

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 Miranda Broyles, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN, Director of Palliative Care Services at HospiceCare . If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on...

In this week's episode, Dr. Jean Storm gives an overview of enhanced barrier precautions (EBPs) and discusses the latest updates for EBP guidance. Dr. Storm is Medical Director at Quality Insights.   Watch Recording Download Transcript Download Presentation Slides  Below are resources that were shared during the presentation:  NEW!  Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes Algorithm   Ex...

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 Orlando Craighead, Executive Director of the Kanawha Coalition for Community Health Improvement . If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to...

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Quality Insights has partnered with Viven Health to offer a new virtual learning platform that is free to our partners and beneficiaries in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In this episode, Natasha Dickinson of Viven Health joins us to demonstrate their simulated learning modules that can be used as training for facility staff or as education for community members. Natasha Dickinson, DNP, MPH, FNP-...

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 Skip Gjolberg, FACHE, President and CEO WVU St. Joseph's Hospital. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.   This...

In this episode, we will review C. auris' definition and background; review infection prevention and control guidance; describe the screening process; and more.  We're joined by Valerie Jividen, epidemiologist and lab-epi liaison for the West Virginia Department of Health Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services. To contact Valerie Jividen, email Jividen, valerie.s.jividen@wv.gov....

In today's episode, we review the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Critical Element Pathways for Nursing Homes related to infection control. We discuss CMS' Survey Resources for Nursing Homes, a document used by surveyors to guide their evaluation of nursing homes' infection control programs, as well as evaluate compliance during recertification Survey. Watch Recor...

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 Cristina Tarbox, NHA, and Mary Supey, RN Staff Educator, from The Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Register now for Staffing Solutions for Nursing Homes. Watch the promo vide...

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 Chef Duane Sunwold, a culinary arts instructor at the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy at Spokane Community College who also has chronic kidney disease (CKD). If you have any topics or...

Today's episode is a discussion of the Age-Friendly Health Systems, an initiative by the John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to improve the care of older adults across healthcare settings. Amanda Meier of IHI will review the Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community, the 4Ms framework, and how nursing home residents and staff can benefit from part...

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 Suzanne Messenger, Esq., the West Virginia State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Learn more about the Ombudsman program. Follow the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services on Facebook and Twit...

Quality Insights has partnered with Viven Health to offer a new virtual learning platform that is free to our partners and beneficiaries in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In this episode, Natasha Dickinson of Viven Health joins us to demonstrate their simulated learning modules that can be used as training for facility staff or as education for community members.  Natasha Dickinson, DNP, MPH, FNP...

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 Christopher Moraff,  a nationally recognized journalist who writes on the intersection of policing, criminal justice, drug policy and civil liberties Learn more about PA Groundhogs. List...

One of the most important steps in preventing infections is through proper cleaning and disinfecting. In today's webinar, we will review contact time and how to read a disinfectant label.  We're joined by Cindy Holmes of West Virginia Project Firstline and the WV Department of Health Bureau of Public Health's Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services. Watch Recording     Downlo...

In today's webinar, we're discussing the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process in long-term care. The discussion will review:  The core elements of QAPI along with the associated F-tags The key role data has in QAPI success Who's responsible for QAPI plans and projects Key features of a QAPI plan We're joined by Penny Imes, Quality Improvement Specialist...

In today’s episode, Quality Insights' Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm joins us to discuss the role of the medical director (MD) in nursing homes. The discussion will review:  Knowledge and tools needed to leverage the MD's role to enhance patient outcomes How to integrate medical director leadership to improve quality of care in nursing homes Responsibilities and roles of a nursing home...

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 Jennifer Nestor, Chief Nursing Officer at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital . If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our websit...

In today’s episode, Quality Insights' Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm joins us to discuss the role of the medical director (MD) in nursing homes. The discussion will review:  Knowledge and tools needed to leverage the MD's role to enhance patient outcomes How to integrate medical director leadership to improve quality of care in nursing homes Responsibilities and roles of a nursing home...

One of the most important steps in preventing infections is through proper cleaning and disinfecting.  In today's episode, we will review the difference between cleaning and disinfecting; why cleaning and disinfection matter; and contact time.  We’re joined by Cindy Holmes and Elizabeth Dauch of West Virginia Project Firstline.  Watch Recording Project Firstline Website CDC: Reduce Risks from...