News and Announcements

March 8, 2024

Alliant QIN-QIO Newsletter – March 2024

In This Issue: Register for Upcoming Events Leadership Lesson: Advice from the Frontlines Resources and Information on: COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness  Opioid Utilization and Misuse Patient Safety Training Chronic Disease Care Coordination and Partnerships for Community Health Immunization BFAC

March 8, 2024

Alliant HQIC Newsletter – March 2024

In This Issue:  Patient Safety Awareness Week Upcoming Educational Events Past Educational Events Expert Insights and Resources on: Behavioral Health and Opioid Stewardship Antibiotic Stewardship Adverse Drug Events Infection Prevention  Sepsis NHSN Training Readmissions/Care Transitions Health Equity Patient and Family Engagement High Reliability Organization Electronic Health Records and Cybersecurity Best Practices Corner Success Story

March 1, 2024

Leadership Lesson – March 2024: Driving Patient-Centered Care Through Meaningful Conversations

Words of advice from leaders on the front lines. This month’s leadership lesson is from Carolyn Kazdan, MHSA, NHA, BCPA, a quality improvement specialist for Alliant Health Solutions. Leaders have a profound impact on organizational culture. In health care, culture includes how centered our organizations are on what matters most to the patients we serve. Engaging […]

February 14, 2024

What Nursing Facilities Need to Know About Managing Substance Use Disorders – Part 2

Join us as Alliant Health Solution’s Making Health Care Better podcast dives into the latest trends, innovations and challenges shaping the healthcare landscape. From discussions with industry experts to insightful interviews with healthcare professionals, each episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to navigate the complexities of healthcare. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, administrator, or […]

February 12, 2024

Alliant QIN-QIO Newsletter – February 2024

In This Issue: Register for Upcoming Events Leadership Lesson: Advice from the Frontlines Resources and Information on: COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness  Opioid Utilization and Misuse Patient Safety Training Chronic Disease Care Coordination and Partnerships for Community Health Immunization BFAC

February 6, 2024

What Nursing Facilities Need to Know About Managing Substance Use Disorders – Part 1

As the number of older adults with chronic medical illnesses and substance use disorders and especially opioid use disorder (OUD) increases, so does the need for post–acute care services in skilled nursing facilities. Today on the Making Health Care Better podcast, we’ll chat with Dr. Swati Gaur. Dr. Gaur is Alliant Health Solution’s medical director […]

February 5, 2024

Alliant HQIC Newsletter – February 2024

In This Issue:  News from CMS Upcoming Educational Events Past Learning and Action Network (LAN) Events Expert Insights and Resources on: Behavioral Health and Opioid Stewardship Antibiotic Stewardship Adverse Drug Events Infection Prevention  Sepsis Patient Safety Readmissions/Care Transitions Health Equity High Reliability Organization Workplace Violence Prevention Best Practices Corner Success Stories

February 5, 2024

Leadership Lesson – February 2024: Share the Love of Wellness With Your Teams

Words of advice from leaders on the front lines. This month’s leadership lesson is from Ingris Garcia, CDCES, CPHQ, CDN, RDN, a quality improvement specialist for Alliant Health Solutions. My work and personal interests revolve around encouraging others to pursue their health and wellness goals by helping them plan, solve problems, and utilize resources. As a […]

January 16, 2024

Erwin Health Care Center Selected by CMS to be Featured to Share Their Immunization Strategies

One of the nursing homes in Alliant’s region, Erwin Health Care Center in Tennessee, was selected by CMS to be featured to share their immunization strategies during an upcoming webinar. If you are available, please join in to virtually cheer them on. Details are below. AUDIENCE: This webinar is open to QIN-QIOs and nursing home […]