Author: IPRO

This is curated list of nutrition education resources that providers can share with their patients for general healthy eating advice and disease specific recommendations for dietary needs related to diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and chronic kidney disease.

This resource details the benefits of MNT in improving patient outcomes. It details the important clinical actions for providers to facilitate RDN referrals and addresses patient expectations of MNT services. Coverage considerations and additional resources for providers and patients are also provided.

Use this mini self-assessment with your QAPI committee to reflect on your QAPI structure, data utilization, and performance improvement projects.
This mini assessment is a modified version of the CMS QAPI Self-Assessment. View the CMS comprehensive QAPI Self-Assessment Tool for semi- or
annual evaluation of your organization’s progress with QAPI available at qapiselfassessment.pdf (cms.gov).

View the comprehensive QAPI Self-Assessment Tool for semi or annual evaluation of your organization’s progress with QAPI.

The IPRO QIN-QIO has prepared LINKS (Local Interactive Network of Knowledge Sharers) education materials and guidance to help spread awareness about health topics relevant to your community members and support population health.

Medication Management & Safety: Fact Sheet

Help spread awareness about medication management and safety.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_UVXEyqiW7WVw_3oALwwuCP5rtaWNugo/view?usp=drive_link

Know the ABCDs of Your Medications: Handout

Patient handout, developed by the QIO Patient and Family Advisory Counsel, to support Medication Safety, especially during transitions of care.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hf7hXwHqPRFSKelm94B6xdUFWWPCjAqQ

Medication Management & Safety: Tips, Tools, and Resources to Help You Stay Healthy

This PowerPoint presentation is about medication management and safety and can be adapted to fit the needs of your specific audience or community.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hEV-4h92824HHs-u0E82YvmQX0q_cGuz/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=103685187999998386862&rtpof=true&sd=true

This training module is designed to provide just-in-time essential guidance to nursing assistants who are providing care to a patient or resident with a hemodialysis central venous catheter (HD-CVC).

This patient education resource is designed to give patients a basic understanding of what a HD-CVC is and safety precautions.

Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are trained to help people with healthy eating, meal planning, food preparation, and understanding nutrition and medications. RDNs play an important role as part of the healthcare team especially for individuals at risk of developing a chronic health condition.

This community and patient-facing resource reinforces how following healthy eating tips can help prevent and manage chronic disease.

The IPRO QIN-QIO has prepared LINKS (Local Interactive Network of Knowledge Sharers) education materials and guidance to help spread awareness about health topics relevant to your community members and support population health.

Cardiac Rehabilitation: What You Need to Know

Help spread awareness about the health benefits of cardiac rehabilitation, for patients with certain conditions.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sA2cG7u1JXbxZZ7dpIDUfc7LCHpj7EOc/view?usp=share_link

Cardiac Rehabilitation: Building Awareness and Restoring Heart Health

This PowerPoint presentation is about cardiac rehabilitation and can be adapted to fit the needs of your specific audience or community.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qwXAkFN3Oz_XrMZaMMvgkux2bdomaMih/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=103685187999998386862&rtpof=true&sd=true

Hospitals may treat patients who are eligible for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation (CR) that do not live or work nearby. Developing and maintaining a list of active CR programs with the facility’s address, contact information, and other relevant details can help CR care coordinators find a program that may be more convenient for the patient.

Regional listing for the following IPRO QIN-QIO areas are available:

Mid Atlantic (DC, DE & MD)

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1djV0rkR7Aamy72e4jOZ8Di5RApwtbj3o

New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI & VT)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ylOrOg67_5bzZVHq8J4Cs5qKziqEFJM9/view?usp=share_link

New York, New Jersey & Ohio

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13e8YETnQmlDO4c8WBuCNMubDYtwfkgra/view?usp=share_link

This resource lists the social determinants of health Z codes (Z55-Z65), including new codes added in 2024.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North
America. The eclipse will travel across portions of Mexico,
the central and eastern United States, and southeastern
Canada. According to NASA, a solar eclipse occurs when the
Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun at just the right
time, with the Moon creating a shadow on a portion of the
Earth’s surface. If you have plans to view the solar eclipse or
if you live in an area that will experience a total solar eclipse,
it’s important that you plan ahead and review these safety
tips. This document is intended to assist hospitals, nursing
homes, home health agencies, dialysis centers, and all other
health care providers plan for the upcoming total solar
eclipse. In preparation, please take the time to review this
document and share this information with your patients/
residents, facilities, and staff.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse
will cross North America. A total solar eclipse
happens when the Moon passes between
the Sun and Earth, causing the sky to darken
as if it were dawn or dusk. Follow these
safety tips on this flyer when viewing the eclipse to
stay safe. Be sure to share these tips
with your family and friends

Despite the many benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation, enrollment remains quite low – nationally, only 10% to 34% of eligible patients enroll. This resource provides guidance and tools to support awareness of the value of Cardiac Rehabilitation with patients, reduce barriers to participation, and implement evidence-based interventions, such as automatic referral with care coordination, to increase enrollment and patient engagement.