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.
Immunization
HCP Fight Flu Toolkit – On this page, you will find a variety of materials to help prepare your organization for influenza season, including guidance on making a strong recommendation using the SHARE model, patient fact sheets, #HowIRecommend video series, and social media content.
Rural Vaccine Communications Guide – This guide was created by the CDC Foundation in partnership with rural, frontier, and tribal public health advocates to promote the importance of vaccinations through purposeful, effective communication within these diverse populations from those who best understand the needs of their own communities.
Virus or Bacteria: What’s Got You Sick? - Antibiotics are often prescribed when they are not needed for respiratory infections. Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria. Viral illnesses cannot be treated with antibiotics. When an antibiotic is not prescribed, ask your healthcare professional for tips on how to relieve symptoms.
Hand hygiene protects you and those receiving the care you provide. The simple act of cleaning your hands can prevent the spread of germs, including those that are resistant to antibiotics.Take a look at the available resources below:
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!
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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.12.073
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