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Washing hands to prevent c. diff spread

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How is C. Diff Spread? Understanding Transmission and Preventing Contagion of C. Difficile Infections

Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, is a very contagious bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in healthcare settings. Knowing how C. diff spreads and following steps to control infection is important for patients, families, and...

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Image of different free downloadable diabetes resources for patients and providers on world national diabetes day

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10 Free Diabetes Resources to Empower Providers on World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day offers a meaningful opportunity for healthcare providers to connect with patients and share valuable resources to support diabetes...

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Habit tracking sheet for nutrition that helps diabetes prevention and management

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5 Healthy Eating Habits for Diabetes Prevention and Management

Use Nutrition to Take Control of Your Health In 2021, 38.4 million Americans, or 11.6% of the population, were diagnosed with diabetes—a number that...

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Dialysis facility creating their emergency preparedness plan in case of hurricanes, tornados, fires, snow storms or other natural disasters

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Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Facilities: Ensuring Patient Safety and Continuity of Care During Natural Disasters

Natural disasters can strike unexpectedly, and for dialysis facilities, being prepared is critical. Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) rely...

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Image of person reading the downloadable health fair planning guide

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Steps to Planning a Health Fair: Fun Ideas and Organizer Resources

Are you looking to organize a successful health fair that engages your community and promotes wellness? Whether you're a first-time planner or a...

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Stories of mothers overcoming addiction and stigma course image

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Mothers in Recovery: Stories of Strength, Stigma, and the Power of Compassionate Care

The Role of Compassion in Treating Opioid Use Disorder In addiction recovery, the path to healing is filled with challenges, triumphs, and a need for...

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Nurse doing free online training for sepsis, vaccines, enhanced barrier precautions, and infection prevention.

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Free 2024 Online Training Courses for Nursing Home Staff: Boost Sepsis Prevention, Infection Control & More!

If you’re searching for free training courses for nursing home staff, look no further! Quality Insights and Viven Health have partnered to offer a...

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West Virginia woman meets with registered dietician on in a telehealth call to talk about chronic kidney disease prevention and management

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Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention Made Easy: Insurance-Covered Nutrition Therapy in WV

Take Control of Your Kidney Health with the West Virginia CKD Prevention Program Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects many West Virginians, often...

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Senior citizens playing frisbee as part of a wellness event

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Organizing Wellness Events for Seniors: The Success of the Senior Summer Olympics

Using the Olympics to Celebrate Senior Wellness In May 2024, Quality Insights successfully hosted the Senior Summer Olympics at the Family...

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Nurses attend bootcamp session to improve their nursing home infection prevention skills

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Quality Insights Bootcamp Readies Clinicians for Infection Prevention Leadership Roles in Nursing Homes

Enhancing Knowledge, Leadership Skills, and Support Through Intensive Training and Ongoing Virtual Engagement

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Featured Resources

Each month we spotlight a curated selection of tools, guides, and materials designed to support your commitment to quality improvement in health care. Explore this month's featured resources to stay informed, inspired, and equipped with the latest strategies and best practices in the field. For more free tools and resources that improve health care quality, efficiency and value, visit our QIN-QIO Resource Library.

 

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Team Lead Nursing Homes

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