Quality Insights Podcast

Host Joe Pinto, Quality Insights Practice Transformation Specialist, is joined by Barbara Fickel, Director of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control, to provide an overview of options available for quitting tobacco and vaping products and the interventions involved.  

In today’s episode, special guest LaDawna Walker-Dean joins us to discuss Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) for partners and providers, with emphasis on cultural competence in healthcare. This episode reviews: Examples of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services on an individual and organizational level The importance of cultural competence in healthcare The impac...

Host Joe Pinto, Quality Insights Practice Transformation Specialist, is joined by Barbara Fickel, Director of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control, to discuss how healthcare practices can use the Pennsylvania Quitline for educational resources and assistance with referrals for tobacco cessation for their patients.  

In today’s episode, special guests Tom Bender and Michael Jenkins join us to discuss the history and purpose of Construction ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment).   This episode discusses:   Importance of compliance and effects of noncompliance History of training development The changing ICRA landscape Individual responsibility and commitment to patient safety for all Moving forward and next...

Have hiring and retention woes created barriers to the quality of care provided at the nursing home you work in? Are you struggling to find solutions to improve staffing? You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone! Watch our overview webinar for a first look at a brand new course from Quality Insights that is set to launch in February 2024. Related links:  Watch a video recording of this ep...

In today’s episode, Quality Insights Infection Preventionist Jennifer Brown joins us to discuss annual infection control risk assessments in long-term care, including the importance of the annual risk assessment; how to complete the assessment; and how facilities can use the information obtained in the assessment for its infection control plan.   This webinar is a replay session of our Jan. 3 webi...

In today’s episode, Quality Insights Infection Preventionist Jennifer Brown joins us to discuss annual infection control risk assessments in long-term care, including the importance of the annual risk assessment; how to complete the assessment; and how facilities can use the information obtained in the assessment for its infection control plan.    Watch Recording Download Presentation Slides  Chec...

In this week’s episode, Quality Insights’ Nursing Home Team will reflect on initiatives that we have collaborated on with nursing homes in 2023, plus look ahead at what’s on the horizon for 2024. Measures we will discuss include Immunizations; Care Coordination; Opioid Reduction & Misuse; Infection Control Training from QSEP and Project Firstline; and Patient Safety.  This webinar was planned...

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 Yuen,  the Associate Director for Cardiovascular & Metabolism Health Equity at Janssen , The Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson . Learn more about the Save...

In today's webinar, we review best practices for use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in nursing homes. Quality Insights infection preventionist Jennifer Brown joins us to review PPE needed depending on the level of precautions, including standard, contact, droplet, airborne, COVID-19, and enhanced barrier precautions. We also review guidance updates, education, and other resources rela...

Anticoagulants can lead to adverse drug events (ADEs) in long-term care facilities. In today’s episode, we discuss: Major types of anticoagulants and their basic differences Indications for starting anticoagulants What steps can be implemented to decrease the risk of adverse drug events associated with warfarin Differences in dosing protocols between apixaban and rivaroxaban  Related links: View v...

In this week’s episode, Quality Insights’ Nursing Home Team will reflect on initiatives that we have collaborated on with nursing homes in 2023, plus look ahead at what’s on the horizon for 2024. Measures we will discuss include Immunizations; Care Coordination; Opioid Reduction & Misuse; Infection Control Training from QSEP and Project Firstline; and Patient Safety.  Related links: View video...

In today's episode, we discuss antipsychotics in long-term care, including how antipsychotics work; side effects; prescribing and reduction; and federal guidance related to antipsychotic prescribing. Related links: View video recording Download presentation slides  Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia    This material was prepared by Qualit...

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In today's episode, we discuss the latest information about the influenza, pneumococcal, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. The discussion will also address:   Strategies for addressing common concerns and myths surrounding vaccination Strategies to increase vaccine acceptance among both residents and staff Principles of vaccine administration and safety  This episode is a rebroadcast of our Nov. 8...

In this week's webinar, we discuss palliative care for preventing avoidable hospitalizations. The presentation will discuss: What palliative care is The difference between palliative and hospice care Goals of care Barriers to communication Language used at end of life Related links: View video recording Download presentation slides Palliative Care and Oranges (Video) Palliative Care and Orang...

In this week’s episode, we discuss the latest information about the influenza, pneumococcal, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. The discussion will also address:   Strategies for addressing common concerns and myths surrounding vaccination Strategies to increase vaccine acceptance among both residents and staff Principles of vaccine administration and safety Related links: View video recording Download p...

Quality Insights’ panel of health experts is back to answer questions for nursing homes. This week’s Q&A discussed the new “up to date” definition for COVID-19 vaccination; gradual dose reduction of antipsychotics; MDS reporting, and nursing home staffing.   Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia    This material was prepared by Quality Insigh...

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 Dr. Jon Glass, a Clinical Psychologist with Northshore Psychological Associates. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our websit...

Immunizations are an important tool in reducing adverse events in long-term care. In today's episode, we will discuss how facilities can strengthen their immunization campaigns with the goal of reducing adverse events — as well as enhancing regulatory compliance. Related links: View video recording Download presentation slides Quality Measure Tip Sheet: Influenza Quality Measure Tip Sheet: Pn...

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 Brooke Parker, the Community Linkage to Care Program Coordinator of the CAMC Ryan White Program. If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to...

In today’s episode, we review ways to prevent, identify, and document UTIs. This discussion will include a review of Minimum Data Set (MDS) reporting requirements related to UTIs.  Related links: View video recording Download presentation slides 2023 NHSN Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Checklist    Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia    This mat...

In today’s episode, Dr. Denise Vanacore reviews opioid use disorder (OUD) and the signs and symptoms of withdrawal. She also discusses the treatment of OUD, including maintenance treatment and tapering. Related links: View 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...

Join Yessi Cubillo, a Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, Wayne Mauri and William Senior, both Patient Subject Matter Experts, as they discuss their experiences as active participants in their facility’s monthly QAPI meetings. Learn more about Quality Insights End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 3. This material was prepared by Quality Insights Renal Network 3, an End...

Join Yessi Cubillo, a Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, and Kareecha Thomson, a Social Worker with DaVita Perth Amboy, as they discuss the implementation of the "My Dialysis Plan" in patients' plans of care. Learn more about Quality Insights End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 3. This material was prepared by Quality Insights Renal Network 3, an End S...