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August 2023

ICNC August Video Recording 2023
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Video Summary: The team discussed the challenges caused by role transitions within the group and the need to find replacements. They also encountered technical difficulties during the meeting but encouraged attendees to ask questions regardless. A call for volunteers to take over certain duties was put out, with incentives offered. The team also introduced Mary Ellen Casey, a senior quality improvement manager and infection preventionist, who discussed the services provided by her organization, Health Centric Advisors. Mary also talked about the work of the Ipro Quinn QIO, a federally funded Medicare quality innovation network quality improvement organization. Various resources and support offered by their team were outlined, including geriatric boot camp and immunization updates. Eileen Flaherty discussed the vibrio bacteria, and Ramisa Rahman spoke about the recent increase in resident and staff incidents within nursing homes. Finally, Jeanette introduced herself as the pharmacist on the HAI AR team tasked with antibiotic stewardship.