If you’re the type of person who prefers to multi-task while learning, then these podcasts are designed for you. Simply choose a subject and hit play so you can listen to discussions on a variety of clinical topics. From mental health to COVID-19 best practices, we’ve invited clinical experts to have a discussion to share their knowledge and best practices with our listeners.
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Effective staff training and ongoing education are vital to ensuring that nursing homes can meet regulatory standards and provide the best possible care to residents. When a survey reveals deficiencies, staff education becomes even more crucial. Addressing these issues post-survey is not just about making immediate changes; it’s about establishing …
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Advancements in technology have transformed diabetes management, offering valuable tools that can significantly improve care in nursing homes. With innovations like continuous glucose monitors, apps, and digital tracking systems, staff can streamline diabetes care, enhance accuracy, and respond more promptly to residents’ needs. This blog highlight…
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Patient care partner, John Tomko, shares his mother’s end-stage renal disease journey and his decision to be her care partner. He advocates for home dialysis and the benefits it provides, including flexibility with treatment and the freedom to travel.Qsource
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Kidney patient advocate and ten-year Patient Advisory Council member, Della Major, discusses her chronic kidney disease journey, her road to kidney transplant, and her failed transplant leading back to in-center hemodialysis.Qsource
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Staff retention is an issue that many nursing homes face today. High staff turnover in nursing homes disrupts the continuity of care, leading to challenges in building trust and maintaining the quality of personalized resident care. Listen as Qsource's Linzie Bugg and Kim Snyder discuss the importance of staff retention in nursing homes with person…
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Taken from Qsource's blogs, listen to the transcript from What Nursing Homes Need to Know About Post-Survey Consulting For additional blogs and content from Qsource, please visit us at: https://www.qsource.org/newsQsource
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[Audio Blog] Key Updates in the CMS Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 State Performance Standards System (SPSS)
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Taken from Qsource's blogs, listen to the transcript from Key Updates in the CMS Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 State Performance Standards System (SPSS) For additional blogs and content from Qsource, please visit us at: https://www.qsource.org/newsQsource
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Taken from Qsource's blogs, listen to the transcript from Protect Your Nursing Home from Citations: Five Steps to Compliance For additional blogs and content from Qsource, please visit us at: https://www.qsource.org/newsQsource
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Taken from Qsource's blogs, listen to the transcript from Ways to Implement Transmission-Based Precautions and Outbreak Management. For additional blogs and content from Qsource, please visit us at: https://www.qsource.org/newsQsource
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Barabara Briggs, long-time Patient Advisory Council member and patient advocate, talks about her experience with beginning in-center hemodialysis and her journey to two kidney transplants, one with a high-risk kidney.Qsource
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Join the Conversation to learn how ReThink Tobacco Indiana and Genesis House are combining evidence-based models with innovative approaches to address tobacco and nicotine dependence in the community. The panelists will provide an overview of the Genesis House program, partnerships and stakeholder involvement, community resources available, and the…
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Join the Conversation to learn about Consultations for Healthcare Providers in Addiction, Mental Health, and Perinatal Psychiatry Program (CHAMP), an innovative adult and perinatal psychiatry access program for adult health care providers. In this session, the guest speaker will provide an overview of the program, discuss who is eligible to use the…
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Taken from Qsource's blogs, listen to the transcript from Evaluating Dietary Services and Resident Nutrition. For additional blogs and content from Qsource, please visit us at: https://www.qsource.org/newsQsource
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Taken from Qsource's blogs, listen to the transcript from The Importance of Testing Staff Knowledge and Training For additional blogs and content from Qsource, please visit us at: https://www.qsource.org/newsQsource
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Taken from Qsource's blogs, listen to the transcript from Assessing Resident Care and Rights. For additional blogs and content from Qsource, please visit us at: https://www.qsource.org/newsQsource
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Join the Conversation to learn how ReThink Tobacco Indiana and Genesis House are combining evidence-based models with innovative approaches to address tobacco and nicotine dependence in the community. The panelists will provide an overview of the Genesis House program, partnerships and stakeholder involvement, community resources available, and the…
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Taken from Qsource's blogs, listen to the transcript from The Importance of Reviewing Documentation and Resident Records. For additional blogs and content from Qsource, please visit us at: https://www.qsource.org/newsQsource
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Taken from Qsource's blogs, listen to the transcript from Conducting Environmental and Safety Checks. For additional blogs and content from Qsource, please visit us at: https://www.qsource.org/newsQsource
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In this week's podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Karen Morrison, President and CEO of Gilda's Club Kentuckiana. Join us as we explore the organization's goals, history, and impactful activities, as well as the exciting details of two new locations opening in Southern Indiana.Qsource
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Join us as our team continues the Conversation with Barb Miller from Senior Medicare Patrol. They address the common scams that frequently target our senior citizens and explore effective strategies for confronting them head-on. This is part two of two.Qsource
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Join the Conversation as our team has the pleasure of speaking with Barb Miller from Senior Medicare Patrol. They address the common scams that frequently target our senior citizens and explore effective strategies for confronting them head-on. This is part one of two.Qsource
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This podcast will focus on the needs of the faith community nurse population including promoting awareness of their role and improving data collection, as well as a responses to a brief question and answer session.Qsource
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This podcast will focus on the definition, roles, and evidence supporting the use faith community nurses.Qsource
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In Seymour, Indiana, the local hospital, Schneck Medical Center, recognized a need to provide Peer Recovery Services in their emergency department. In this segment of The Conversation, Sara Bowling, Peer Recovery Coach discusses the services provided and community collaboration to support people with substance misuse.…
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Join the Conversation as our Qsource quality improvement advisors sit down and talk to Deb Buckles, Tobacco Control Program Leader from the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, to talk about the service and work that's done across Indiana regarding tobacco. Deb is also a Project Director for Rethink Tobacco Indiana.…
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In this week's podcast, the Qsource long-term care team discuss the benefits of working in nursing homes.Qsource
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In this week's podcast, the Qsource long-term care team discuss the building blocks for a good staff. Are you ready to start your quality improvement journey? Book a free consultation here: https://www.qsource.org/en/partner-with-qsource Find Qsource on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QsourceLiveWell/ Follow us on Twitter/X for news about long t…
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In this week's podcast, the Qsource long-term care team discuss Memory Care and Dementia Activities with special guest Bryan Rife. Bryan Rife- CEO of Sparkle Success, has over 27 years in healthcare arena; holds Life Coach Cert. th/ Academy of Modern Applied Psych & nationally certified as Activity Dir. w/ specialization in education th/ National C…
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Join Qsource for an exciting update from Dr. Todd Burkhardt and Lindsay Sarver on a new innovative harm reduction strategy developed for adolescents who may be experiencing issues with their mental health. The Creative Art for Youth booklet was developed after the success of the Creative Art for Veterans booklet and incorporates the voice of local …
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In this week's podcast, the Qsource long-term care team discuss narcotics diversion in nursing homes. Are you ready to start your quality improvement journey? Book a free consultation here: https://www.qsource.org/en/partner-with-qsourceQsource
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This week, the Qsource long-term care team discuss the role of the infection preventionist in nursing homes. -- Find Qsource on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QsourceLiveWell/ Follow us on Twitter/X for news about long term care facilities: https://twitter.com/qsource Visit our official site for more resources and news: https://www.qsource.org/…
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In this week's podcast, the Qsource long-term care team discusses how to plan and organize outings for nursing home residents.Qsource
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In this week's podcast, the Qsource long-term care team discusses survey readiness and success stories in nursing homes.Qsource
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Join The Conversation Podcast with our Qsource QI Advisors, who represent our QIO Community Coalition in Indiana, as they continue their discussion with a state health insurance expert about upcoming changes to health insurance in 2024. This is part one of two.Qsource
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With Springtime upon us, the Qsource long-term care team discuss activities that can easily be done with residents.Qsource
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In this week's podcast, the Qsource long-term care team discusses the benefits of pets in nursing homes.Qsource
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Join The Conversation Podcast with our Qsource QI Advisors, who represent our QIO Community Coalition in Indiana, as they speak with a state health insurance expert about upcoming changes to health insurance in 2024. This is part one of two.Qsource
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In this week's podcast, the Qsource long-term care team discusses the trends for nursing homes in 2024.Qsource
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In this week's podcast, the Qsource long-term care team discusses emerging technology found in nursing homes and how it improves the quality of life of residents.Qsource
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Welcome to The Conversation Podcast with Qsource. Qsource QIO advisor Cathy Wray continues the discussion with Tina Hoffman from Franciscan Health about the rates of suicide in Indiana, how to find help for yourself or loved ones, and how local communities can be pro-active helping individuals address suicide. This podcast is part two of two.…
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In part 3 of this podcast series listen as Qsource's Linzie Bugg and Tina Webster continue the conversation with a special guest contributor and dive deeper into the changing demographics of nursing homes.Qsource
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In part 2 of this 3 part podcast series, Qsource discusses the changing demographics in Nursing Homes and how staff adapt to these changes in their population. This episode focuses on the LGBT community.Qsource
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Suicide Prevention: Caring for Yourself and Others Through Mental Health Challenges - Part 1
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Welcome to The Conversation Podcast with Qsource. Qsource Advisor Cathy Wray has a lengthy discussion with Tina Hoffman from Franciscan Health about the rates of suicide in Indiana, how to find help for yourself or loved ones, and how local communities can be proactive helping individuals address suicide. This is part one of two.…
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In this podcast, Qsource discusses the changing demographics in Nursing Homes and how staff adapt to these changes in their population.Qsource
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Welcome to The Conversation as we talk to Dr. Ryan Sarver and Sara Bowling, a peer recovery coach, as they discuss Person-First Language in Recovery, what it is, and how it makes an impact on those who are in recovery.Qsource
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In this podcast, listen as Qsource Long-Term Care Team members Linzie Bugg and Tina Webster discuss how nursing home facilities can built a strong, quality team in 2024. By focusing on staff recruitment and retention, hear strategies that help maintain and engage staff.Qsource
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Welcome to part two of this two part-series with Qsource and Indiana State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Director, Lynn Clough. Let's continue the conversation as we were previously discussing resident rights and Lynn's role as Ombudsman Director in the state of Indiana and her impact on long-term care. This is part two of the two-part series.…
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Listen as Qsource quality improvement advisors Linzie Bugg, Tina Webster and Korean Edwards discuss the importance of obtaining a resident's history to provide better care in nursing home facilities.Qsource
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In this two-part series, Indiana State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Director, Lynn Clough, joins the conversation with Qsource. This series will discuss resident rights as well as Lynn's role and its impact on long-term care. This is part one of the two-part series.Qsource
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Listen as Linzie Bugg, Amanda Odom and Koreen Edwards discuss the issue of depression in long term care facilities during the holidays.Qsource
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