Welcome to the monthly QIO eNews. We provide you with the latest tools, resources, and learning opportunities that can be shared with your staff, residents, patients, and community members.

Infection Prevention

Qsource and Viven Health have rolled out an interactive infection prevention program for Indiana nursing homes. The program is both simple to use and easy to implement. But, best of all it is FREE to you, underwritten by Qsource under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  A demo link is included below.  Please reach out to Natasha Dickinson if you are interested in more information.

Infection Prevention Program: Use code prevent2023 to access demo.

Mental Health 

In recognition of June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, please check out these resources from the CDC, Alzheimer’s Association, and Qsource.

• 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
• A Guide to Quality Care from the Perspectives of People Living with Dementia
• Alzheimer’s Disease: An update for 2023 from the Alzheimer’s Association Indiana Chapter

Health Equity

Aging, Health, and Equity - In 2034, the United States will have more adults age 65 and older than children. Historical gains in life expectancy are thanks in part to advances in medicine and public health and improvements in many social determinants of health. But these benefits have not been evenly distributed. Deeply rooted health inequities exist among subpopulations of older adults. 

Safety Month

Join us in observing National Safety Month as we work together to help patients consider safe medication use in long-term care. 

Vaccination 

Did you know that vaccines are the best way to protect yourself from certain preventable diseases? Vaccines help your body create protective antibodies—proteins that help it fight off infections.

By getting vaccinated, you can protect yourself and also avoid spreading preventable diseases to other people in your community.

Great Outdoors Month

In recognition of Great Outdoors Month, Qsource is encouraging partners to listen to the Conversation Podcasts below as they highlight how communities have planned, designed, and leveraged available resources to promote healthy and active lifestyles.

• Planning and Designing Great Communities for Healthy Active Lifestyles
• Farmer’s Markets and Healthy Living

Qsource Communities on Facebook

Qsource launched a new Facebook page called "Qsource Communities" where our partners and stakeholders can find upcoming events, relevant tools to download, announcements to share, and much more. Join the quality improvement community! 

Visit Qsource's New QIO Website

Check out QIO.Qsource.org! Here you'll find our resource library, curated toolkits, event registration, and more. Stay tuned as we continue to add more value through this new site! 

This material was prepared by Qsource, a/an Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractors under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. 23.QIO.06.029