Quality Events

American Heart Association's Excellence in Hemorrhagic Stroke Care Conference

Connect with a diverse group of leaders in hemorrhagic stroke care as they share strategies for improving patient outcomes through model-sharing, panel discussions and the latest research-based guidelines. Together, let’s reinforce the principle that 'time is brain'—even in hemorrhagic stroke. This educational opportunity is open to all professionals in the care of stroke patients, including physicians, advanced practice providers, rehab professionals, EMS, stroke coordinators, pharmacists, quality professionals and service line leaders.

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Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship

This session will discuss the CMS conditions of participation for infection prevention and control, antibiotic stewardship and the latest interpretative guidelines. It will also discuss the CMS infection control worksheet, 2022 interpretative guidelines and commonly cited deficiencies. Learning objectives:

• Describe CMS requirements and interpretative infection prevention and control program guidelines.
• Explain CMS requirements and interpretative guidelines for an antibiotic stewardship program.
• Identify examples of commonly cited infection control standards.

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2025 Wisconsin Association for Healthcare Quality (WAHQ) Conference

Join us for the Wisconsin Association for Healthcare Quality (WAHQ) Annual Conference at Glacier Canyon Lodge, Wilderness Resort. As a longtime member and current President-Elect, Jill Lindwall, WHA Quality Director is excited to share what promises to be one of our most dynamic events yet!

Hear from three nationally respected leaders in workforce well-being as they spotlight their transformative work, aligned with Caring for Wisconsin’s Caregivers—an exciting, five-year statewide initiative led by WHA in partnership with Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin (AHW) and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. This effort equips health systems with tools to reduce burnout, enhance staff satisfaction and drive lasting change.

Call for Posters: Showcase your quality improvement work and highlight the work you and your teams are doing to improve care.
 

Featured speakers include:

Mila L. Felder, MD, FACEP, VP Well Being, Advocate Health

Alicia Pilarski, DO, Chief Well-Being Officer, Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin,  Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine 

Mariah A. Quinn, MD, MPH, Chief Wellness Officer, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, UW Health 

 

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