Graeson Baker Podcasts

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/multim…

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 Th…

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 …

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 safet…

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 Thi…

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 f…

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 S…

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 …

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.…

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 pre…

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 pr…

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…

Join Yessi Cubillo, a Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, and Eileen MacFarlane, Facility Manager at Satellite WellBound Cherry Hill in New Jersey, as they discuss patient engagement experiences in their facility's monthly QAPI meeting. Learn more about Quality Insights End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 3. This mater…

Join Yessi Cubillo, a Quality Insights ESRD Network 3 Patient Engagement Specialist, and Rachel Lohbrunner, a Social Worker with DaVita in New Jersey, as they discuss Network 3's Patient to Patient Mentoring Program. Learn more about Quality Insights End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 3. Learn more about the Patient to Patient Mentoring Program…

Quality Insights’ panel of health experts is back to answer questions for nursing homes. This week’s discussion answers FAQs related to reporting updates for the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), as well as updated recommendations for immunizations. Related Resources: LTCF Emergency Preparedness Plan Toolkit Emer…

Changing seasons leads to changing conditions. In today's episode, we look at the rise of respiratory illness during the fall season – and the need to increase frequency of assessments. We will discuss how early identification and notification of physicians can prevent the need for hospital transfers. This webinar is a rebroadcast of our webinar he…

Changing seasons leads to changing conditions. In today's episode, we look at the rise of respiratory illness during the fall season – and the need to increase frequency of assessments. We will discuss how early identification and notification of physicians can prevent the need for hospital transfers. Related links: View video recording Download pr…

Is your facility ready for fall immunizations? Quality Insights Infection Preventionist Jennifer Brown reviews what nursing homes need to know about the upcoming season's immunizations and the latest guidance. Related links: View Video Recording Download Presentation Slides CDC recommendation for updated COVID-19 vaccine Press release regarding FDA…

For this week's webinar, we discuss strategies to reduce rehospitalization. Topics covered include: Why we should reduce hospitalizations Sepsis prevention and awareness Importance and education for advance care planning Prevention opportunities for falls Medication management red flags We're joined by Dr. Jean Storm, Medical Director at Quality In…

In today's episode, we take a look at the Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes coming in October 2023, with a focus on Section A. This is part one of our monthlong webinar series discussing the MDS changes. Related links: View video recording Download presentation slides Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multi…

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 Tonya Barnett, a Program Assistant at the West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council. If you have any topics or guests you'd lik…

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 Haylee Heinsberg, the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). Connect with H…

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, a Renal Dietitian Nutritionist. Connect with Jillian: https://jillian-pate.clientsecure.me/ National Kidney Foundation: Di…

In today's episode, we take a look at the Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes coming in October 2023 for Sections J, K, L and M. This is part four of our month-long webinar series discussing the MDS changes. Related links: View video recording CMS, “Adverse Event Trigger Tool” Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qi…

Join Quality Improvement Specialist Antanette Murphy as she discusses with Assistant Project Coordinator Dawn White how Dawn manages her hypertension. 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 th…

In today's episode, we take a look at the Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes coming in October 2023 for Sections G, GG, H & I. This is part three of our month-long webinar series discussing the MDS changes. Related links: View video recording CMS, “Adverse Event Trigger Tool” Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qi…

In today's episode, we take a look at the Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes coming in October 2023, with a focus on Sections B, C, D, and E. This is part one of our monthlong webinar series discussing the MDS changes. Related links: View video recording Download presentation slides Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights…

In today's episode, we take a look at the Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes coming in October 2023, with a focus on Section A. This is part one of our monthlong webinar series discussing the MDS changes. Related links: View video recording Download presentation slides Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multi…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made changes in recent months related to schizophrenia diagnosis. These changes are reflected in the updated Minimum Data Set (MDS) section I6000, the State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix PP, and the Critical Element Pathways. The changes also can affect nursing homes' ratings in the Five-Sta…

In today's episode, we take a look at medications that create a risk for adverse events, including diabetic agents, psychotropic medications, antibiotics, and opioids. We also discuss processes designed to mitigate the risk of adverse events stemming from use of these high-risk medications. Related links: View video recording CMS, “Adverse Event Tr…

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 August 2023. Relat…

Quality Insights’ panel of health experts is back to answer questions for nursing homes. This week’s discussion answers FAQs related to Post-COVID Syndrome and the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) plus other topics for long-term care facilities. Related links: CDC COVID Data Tracker Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Faci…

Join Quality Insights for an engaging discussion focusing on Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis, specifically related to Naloxone, the stigma surrounding it and what we can do to promote the use of it to save lives. The education team at Quality Insights is readily available to answer any questions you may have related to the topics we discussed today. I…

Health care facilities are facing a number of guidance changes as the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has come to an end. In today's webinar, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm will break down the guidance changes affecting long-term care facilities (LTCFs), home health, and hospice. Related links: View video recording of this …

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What is post-COVID syndrome, and how can you identify the symptoms and individuals at risk? In this episode, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm discusses what we know so far about post-COVID syndrome – also known as "long COVID" – in the outpatient and nursing home settings. Related links: View video recording Download presentation sl…

Quality Insights’ panel of health experts is back to answer questions for nursing homes. This week’s discussion answers FAQs related to recent federal updates, plus other topics for long-term care facilities. Related links: LTCF COVID-19 Module HHS Entrance Conference Worksheet Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.…

One of the most effective ways to improve patient safety in nursing homes is reducing falls. How can this be done? In today's webinar, we'll discuss communication methods facilities can implement to reduce falls that lead to emergency room visits and hospitalizations. We're joined by Patty Austin, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.…

What are ways to manage pain in residents that aren't prescription drugs? In this week's episode, we discuss methods for assessing pain in residents and non-pharmacological interventions for managing pain. We're joined by Shirley Sullivan, Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights. Related links: View video recording Download presentation …

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Quality Insights Infection Preventionist Jennifer Brown joins us to answer questions about infection control and share new resources. Related links: View video recording Download the Vaccine Tracking Worksheet Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a …

Quality Insights’ panel of health experts is back to answer questions for nursing homes. This week’s discussion answers FAQs related to recent federal updates, plus other topics for long-term care facilities. Related links: FDA FAQs: What happens to EUAs when a public health emergency ends? QSO-23-15-CLIA FDA: EUAs for Antigen Tests PAHAN-694-05-11…

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is set to expire at the end of the day Thursday, May 11. As a result, a number of regulatory waivers put in place by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will end as well. In today's webinar, we discuss upcoming changes that will affect long-term care facilities. We're joined by Penny Imes, Q…

One of the most effective interventions to prevent multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in nursing homes is Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). In today's episode, we discuss an overview of EBP — including a history of MDROs; who's at risk for infection; the rationale for EBP; and guidelines for implementing EBP. We’re joined by Dr. Jean Storm, Me…

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In this episode, our panel of health care experts returns to answer FAQs and questions from our audience about immunizations and more. Related links: Watch a Video Recording of This Episode Download Quality Insights' Pneumococcal Vaccination Algorithm Visit CDC's PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityin…

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One of the most effective interventions to prevent multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in nursing homes are Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). In today's episode, we discuss an overview of EBP — including a history of MDROs; who's at risk for infection; the rationale for EBP; and guidelines for implementing EBP. We’re joined by Dr. Jean Storm, M…

What are the different types of Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) and how should you respond to them? In today's special 60-minute webinar, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm will discuss how to respond appropriately to ADEs – as well as opportunities to reduce rates of ADEs – with a focus on outpatient settings, hospitals, and nursing homes…

Project Firstline is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's national training collaborative for health care infection control. In this episode, guest presenter Joni Price of West Virginia Project Firstline shares resources available from the state and national Project Firstline program, which promote foundational knowledge on infection pr…