Innovation in PALTC

(MO14) Empowering Long-Term Care Facilities: The Unique Role of Quality Improvement Organizations

Monday, March 11, 2024

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT

Room: 225CD

CME: (1) MOC: (1) CMD Management: (1) NP Pharmacology Hours ()

Session Chair/Speaker(s)

Jean M. Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM

Medical Director
Quality Insights
North East, PA

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose.

Speaker(s)

Debra Wright, RN, BSN, RAC-CT

Quality Improvement Specialist
Quality Insights
Lewisburg, PA

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure(s):

Jean M. Storm, DO, CMD, CHCQM: No financial relationships to disclose.

Debra Wright, RN, BSN, RAC-CT: No financial relationships to disclose.

This session will begin with a brief description of the role and purpose of quality improvement organizations (QIOs) in their work with long-term care facilities. These tasks include education and interventions in the areas of opioid utilization and misuse, patient safety, infection control, care coordination, immunizations, and others. One QIO has developed an opioid strategy and has collaborated with 12 long-term care facilities in implementing this plan. This project will be presented as an example of the help QIOs can provide to LTC facilities to improve care and drive positive change. A discussion about other interventions and educational offerings will also be included. Recommendations for LTC medical directors and staff on effective engagement with QIOs will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this session, learners will be able to:

Understand the role and purpose of quality improvement organizations (QIOs) in their collaboration with long-term care (LTC) facilities, including their impact on education and interventions in crucial areas such as opioid utilization, patient safety, infection control, care coordination, and immunizations.
Define how QIOs can effectively support LTC facilities in improving care and driving positive transformations. Explore a range of interventions, educational offerings, webinars, and toolkits provided by QIOs to enhance the knowledge and capabilities of LTC facilities.
List actionable recommendations for LTC medical directors and staff to establish effective engagement with QIOs, unlocking the full potential of their collaboration. Discover strategies, communication approaches, and collaborative frameworks to maximize the impact of the partnership. Acquire insights to enhance care quality, drive positive change, and achieve sustainable improvements in LTC facilities.