Quality Insights Podcast
Quality Insights is a mission-driven non-profit organization that improves health and health care quality and equity. For over half a century, we have provided education, data, collaboration and consulting services that impact millions of patients and providers every day. Learn more about what we do through our podcast.
Episodes
203 episodes since 2021
Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Dr. Carrie Sue Shaver
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 Carrie Sue Shaver, DHA, IHC, F...
September 13, 2024
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40:34
Minimum Data Set (MDS) Changes Are Coming
Updates to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2024. In this week's episode, we will review the following revised data elements and/or new/revised guidance in Chapter 3, sections A, C, GG, H, I, K, N, O, and X. We're joine...
September 12, 2024
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20:51
Influenza & Source Control in Nursing Homes
This week's webinar discusses influenza and source control. This episode will:Review flu facts and peak months for flu activityDetail flu prevention tacticsExplain the risks people with chronic conditions face rela...
September 06, 2024
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24:45
Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Robert Fisher
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 Robert Fisher, AEM, CHEP, CHEC...
September 06, 2024
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25:10
Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Dr. Erik Soiferman
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 Erik Soiferman, DO, MBA, FACOI...
August 30, 2024
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32:04
Best Practices for the Respiratory Season
Today’s episode discusses strategies to protect residents and staff from influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. It also explores effective vaccination programs, infection control measures, outbreak management, and related topics to provide your team wit...
August 29, 2024
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29:59
Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Randy Polito
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 Randy Polito, a Customer Succe...
August 23, 2024
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21:14
Sepsis Awareness and Early Intervention: Essential Training for Nursing Homes
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 identi...
August 22, 2024
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50:17
Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Kristy Elder
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 a...
August 16, 2024
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36:32
Effective Dementia Care Techniques During a Respiratory Outbreak
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 Approac...
August 15, 2024
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36:34
Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Jillian Pate & Natalie Tappe
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,...
August 09, 2024
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25:02
Multi-Dose Vials and Injection Safety
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 ...
August 08, 2024
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18:06
Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Angie Szumlinski
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, GE...
August 02, 2024
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46:08
Education for Nursing Homes on Sepsis Prevention and EBPs
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...
August 01, 2024
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21:04
Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Dr. Abhilash Desai
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 P...
July 26, 2024
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38:25
End of Life Care: Palliative Care and More
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...
July 25, 2024
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37:21
Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Haley Moore & Jennifer Graley
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...
July 19, 2024
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26:17
The Power of Education in Prevention: When Every Sip Counts
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 Aust...
July 18, 2024
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30:22
Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Gina Yekenchik & Jennifer Brown
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 J...
July 12, 2024
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19:59
Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBPs): Follow-Up
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
July 11, 2024
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19:51
Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs): An Overview
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 joine...
July 05, 2024
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37:08
Controlling Diabetes and Addressing Social Determinants of Health with Priority Populations - Bayhealth
June 28, 2024
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12:12
Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Dr. Gary Stoner
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 Dire...
June 28, 2024
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38:10
Spotlight on Sepsis: Understanding The Vulnerability of Patients Receiving Dialysis
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...
June 27, 2024
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35:08
Sepsis in Long-Term Care: Case Scenarios (Part 2)
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 treatm...
June 13, 2024
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