Quality Insights Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Elidia Martinez, a community health worker and the Food Rx Program Coordinator with Beebe Healthcare.

Elidia discusses the Food Prescription Program's role in combating chronic diseases in Sussex County by providing nutritious food and education to those in need. She highlights the program's evolution, success stories, and future expansion plans to further support community health.

For more information about the Food Prescription Program, email Elidia.

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Publication number QI-111425-GK

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with  Travis J. Davis, MHA, NHA, FACHE, HSE, Executive Director of Long Term Care for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. 

Travis discusses his role overseeing Pennsylvania’s state-run veterans homes, the unique aspects of these facilities, and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of addressing staffing shortages, leveraging technology, and implementing person-centered care to improve the quality of life for residents.

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Publication number QI-110725-GK

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Stephanie McGrath, PharmD,  Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Care Network and Director of Community Partnerships at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, and Sydney Stawarz, PharmD,  a Pharmacist Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.  

Stephanie and Sydney discuss their successful collaboration between the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network and Quality Insights to deliver targeted vaccination clinics in long-term care facilities across Pennsylvania. They detail the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from administering almost 5,000 vaccines to nursing home residents.

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Publication number QI-090525-GK

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.

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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-072624-GK

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. 

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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.

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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 Insights ESRD Network 4.

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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 about the West Virginia Infection Preventionist Leadership Bootcamp

Contact the Quality Insights QIN-QIO team by filling out the contact form on their website.

If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website. 

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In today's episode, the Quality Insights nursing home team role-plays scenarios related to EBPs in nursing homes using the latest guidance.

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• Resource: Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes

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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. To contact Valerie Jividen, email Jividen, valerie.s.jividen@wv.gov.

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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-070424-CC-A