Dianne Kaschak and Lynne Layug of MD Project Firstline recently attended the Maryland Nurses Association Conference in Ocean City. They shared FREE learning opportunities to stop the spread of infectious disease threats including #COVID19. Learn more: ow.ly/OKmC50PWwa5

October 20th is the LAST day to submit your nominations for the Health Quality Innovator of the Year Awards. Nominees must be providers, partners and/or stakeholders who have worked with HQI since July 2022. Learn more: ow.ly/t7SG50PWwj2

This October, HQI is celebrating American Pharmacists Month! Pharmacists play a critical role in the health care space. Whether you’re a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, or an aspiring student, thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

We have extended the deadline to submit your nominations for the Health Quality Innovator of the Year Awards until this Friday, October 27th. Learn more: ow.ly/G04L50PZ6om

Volunteer today to serve as an advisor on the Turning the Tide on Diabetes Patient & Family Advisory Council. To be considered as a candidate, complete a brief interest form here: ow.ly/mK0s50PZ6vm

Encourage your patients and families to dispose of unused or unneeded prescription medications during the DEA National #DrugTakeBackDay on Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more: ow.ly/ksmF50PZ6zg

HQInnovators staff solved a Maryland Department of Health #ProjectFirstline Escape Room! This free training is a fun way to learn #InfectionPrevention & control concepts. Teams work together on topics like #HandHygiene & #SourceControl. Request yours: ow.ly/Uiyl50PLvUs

This November, in observance of National Diabetes Month, communities across the country seek to bring attention to this debilitating disease, highlighting how to take action to prevent diabetes health problems. Read more: ow.ly/JXol50Q1tJT

We’re excited to celebrate the #PowerOfRural on #NationalRuralHealthDay! Join us in recognizing the spirit of #rural America and the efforts of healthcare providers and stakeholders in addressing unique #healthcare challenges. Learn more at ow.ly/SlfF50Q6mxb

CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention has released the second edition of the Million Hearts®/American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Cardiac Rehabilitation Change Package, available at: ow.ly/Kg2n50Q6mN6

The team at Health Quality Innovators wishes you a bright and cheerful holiday season. ow.ly/5HVp50Qjgts

HQI was recently spotlighted on the QIO program webpage for continuous efforts to reduce the risk of infection in healthcare settings. Many HQI-developed resources were highlighted, find out which ones: ow.ly/QZkm50QqpHN

And the winners are… We congratulate the winners of the 7th annual Health Quality Innovators of the Year awards. Learn how this year’s nominees are improving quality of care across care settings and communities: ow.ly/l9Qk50Qu5XU

Congratulations to #SentaraHealth on their recent acknowledgement as a 2023 Health Quality Innovator of the Year. Learn more about their award-winning initiatives: ow.ly/NxcC50QuOpl

Applause to #theREACHPartnership for their recent designation as a 2023 Health Quality Innovator of the Year. Learn about their award-winning methods: ow.ly/Ta0I50QuOvR

#BEATDiabetes recently won a 2023 Health Quality Innovator of the Year Award for their text message-based program that provides evidence-based education on healthy lifestyles. Learn more: ow.ly/J4oR50QuOFZ

#GoodShepherdCareCenter was recently honored with a 2023 Health Quality Innovator of the Year Award in Workforce Resiliency. Learn about their successful approaches: ow.ly/5rRV50QuP0q

Shout out to #MissouriDeltaMedicalCenter for being the 2023 Health Quality Innovator of the Year winner in the Health Equity Category. Check out their winning strategies: ow.ly/ogn450QuP8U

HQI is in the 2nd year of working with Goodwin Living to implement StrongerMemory in Virginia nursing homes. The next session begins April 1st! Learn how to implement #StrongerMemory in your #nursingfacility: hqin.org/wp-content/upl…

National Nurses Week is observed May 6-12 to recognize nurses for their dedication to improving the health of patients. Nurses play a critical part on the HQI team, and we thank them, and all nurses, for the positive impacts they make. Read more: hqi.solutions/news/its-natio…