Residents, families, and staff – together we all play a part in making nursing home communities safe. Seniors continue to have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The best defense for any community is high vaccination rates. We've developed some great resources to help you promote vaccination in your own communities. Find them here >>> https://bit.ly/47yufp5 #NursingHome #Vaccination #COVID
Health Quality Innovators (HQI)
Hospitals and Health Care
Richmond, VA 1,801 followers
Empowering Healthcare Providers in Every Care Setting with Tools, Training, and Support for Quality Improvement
About us
Health Quality Innovators (HQI) is an independent, non-profit consulting organization that has improved care delivery, patient safety, and outcomes for millions of people since 1984. Most of our services are funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other state and federal government agencies. HQI assists hospitals, nursing homes, physician practices, public health agencies, community groups, stakeholder organizations, and patients and family members that want to make sustainable changes to the way health care is delivered. Our team members are energized by opportunities to reduce avoidable harms, improve population health, make health care more equitable, and align technology with care delivery. HQI is a nine-time winner of the Best Places to Work designation, most recently in 2024.
- Website
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http://www.hqi.solutions
External link for Health Quality Innovators (HQI)
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1984
- Specialties
- Health Care Quality Improvement, Practice Transformation, MACRA Technical Assistance, EHR Optimization, Care Delivery Improvement, Healthcare IT Optimization, Chronic Care Management, Social Determinants Screening & Navigation, Patient Safety, Provider Education, Tool and Resource Development, Workflow Design and Redesign, Population Health Management, Health Equity and Disparity Reduction, Measurement and Evaluation, Team-Based Care, and Data Collection and Reporting
Locations
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Primary
9830 Mayland Drive
Suite J
Richmond, VA 23233, US
Employees at Health Quality Innovators (HQI)
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Sean Gable
Lean Six Sigma Manager at Health Quality Innovators
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Nancy Kelly, MBA
Marketing and Communications Professional | Driving engagement, action and business development
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Judy Lichty-Hess, BS, MPH
Senior Improvement Consultant at Health Quality Innovators
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Theresa Mandela
Helping older adults "live their best lives" and supporting care teams and community organizations to make it happen.
Updates
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Nominations are still open for the 2024 Health Quality Innovators of the Year awards! The program celebrates organizations that have implemented evidence-based strategies to improve healthcare quality and outcomes. The deadline for entries is November 1, enter you nomination now: https://lnkd.in/ewvJq7Hk
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HQI’s Cindy Warriner will be attending the CCoVA State Summit in Roanoke, Virginia on October 21st and 22nd. This event will provide her with a chance to network with industry professionals and gain valuable insights into the challenges of substance use, prevention strategies, and the importance of resilience in thriving communities. Additionally, she will explore ways to empower and engage our youth. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/e8_ep8pb
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It’s not too late to join HQIN's free virtual Infection Prevention and Control Office Hours, which address topics concerning respiratory virus season. The webinar series focuses on COVID-19 and strategies to decrease transmission among nursing home residents and staff. Content is tailored specifically for long-term care facilities, providing valuable support in areas such as COVID-19 prevention, immunization strategies and strategies to stay healthy. The next session is this Wednesday, October 16th. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e53_TQsb Missed a previous event? Access the slide deck and recording in the HQIN Resource Center: https://lnkd.in/ewm5_gr4
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Don't miss the chance for your organization to be recognized as one of the 2024 Health Quality Innovators of the Year! The deadline for entries is November 1, which will be here before you know it, so enter you nomination now: https://lnkd.in/ewvJq7Hk
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FACT: On the contrary, people with weakened immune systems have the most to gain from vaccination. Immuno-compromised people have a high risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and updated vaccines can provide critical protection. #Vaccine #COVID19 #Healthcare
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Who’s at the Table When it Comes to Emergency Preparedness? is HQI Academy’s newest learning module! Take this free course to review the roles and responsibilities for an incident command system (ICS) as part of your organization's emergency preparedness plan. Start learning today: https://lnkd.in/eirJR8MN
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Research consistently indicates that many individuals struggle with reading, comprehending and utilizing health information, which affects both personal health and healthcare resources. October is #HealthLiteracyMonth, a period when we must broaden the mission of health literacy—linking individuals in need of healthcare or services with organizations and providers that support optimal wellness.
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COVID-19 vaccines are key to protecting nursing home residents from severe illness, and high vaccination rates are critical to prevent outbreaks. As the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, is your facility prepared? We've put together a collection of helpful resources to jumpstart your vaccination efforts >>> https://bit.ly/47yufp5 #Vaccination #COVID19 #NursingHome
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HQI’s Project Firstline team recently attended the LifeSpan Network Annual Conference in Ocean City, MD. Hosted by LifeSpan's educational subsidiary, The Beacon Institute, this year's conference provided continuing education resources, the latest offerings from businesses and the opportunity to connect with colleagues.