BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.2//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@southeastqinqio.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260423T153148Z URL:https://southeastqinqio.org/events/kentucky-coalition-for-aging-resour ces-and-empowerment-kcare-2026-quality-summit/ SUMMARY:Kentucky Coalition for Aging Resources and Empowerment (KCARE)\, 20 26 Quality Summit DESCRIPTION:HQI is pleased to support and participate in KCARE’s 2026 Qua lity Summit. Elizabeth Nugent\, Nursing Home Lead Quality Improvement Cons ultant\, will be in attendance and presenting “From Observation to Inter vention: Early Detection and Interdisciplinary Action to Improve Outcomes. ” Her session will focus on practical strategies to identify early warni ng signs and strengthen team‑based approaches to improving resident outc omes. Learn more LOCATION:Lexington\, Marriot Griffin Gate\,1800 Newtown Pike\, Lexington\, KY\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marriot Griffin Gate\,1800 Newtown Pike\, Lexington\, KY\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lexingto n:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@southeastqinqio.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTSTAMP:20260409T194509Z URL:https://southeastqinqio.org/events/alabama-hospital-association-spring -quality-forum/ SUMMARY:Alabama Hospital Association\, Spring Quality Forum DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Hospital Association’s Spring Quality Forum bring s together healthcare leaders from across the state to enhance hospital qu ality and patient safety. HQI will be participating as a conference sponso r\, with Kendra Cooper\, Consulting Manager\, presenting key updates on th e Quality Innovation Network–Quality Improvement Organization (QIN‑QIO ) program. Learn more END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@southeastqinqio.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTSTAMP:20260501T003709Z URL:https://southeastqinqio.org/events/mhca-2026-annual-convention-tradesh ow/ SUMMARY:MHCA 2026 Annual Convention & Tradeshow DESCRIPTION:HQI will be exhibiting at the Mississippi Health Care Associati on (MHCA) Annual Convention &\; Trade Show\, a premier event dedicated to advancing long-term care across Mississippi. Held at the Beau Rivage Re sort &\; Casino in Biloxi\, the conference brings together long-term ca re leaders and professionals to celebrate MHCA’s 70 years of leadership\ , with a focus on workforce development\, education\, and quality improvem ent. Visit us at Booth #65 to learn how HQI serves as the Southeast QIN- QIO\, supporting nursing homes in Mississippi with quality improvement ini tiatives and better outcomes. Stop by to say hello and learn how we can su pport your organization’s quality goals.\n\nLearn more.  LOCATION:Biloxi\, MS\, \, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=Biloxi\, MS:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@southeastqinqio.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTSTAMP:20260610T171441Z URL:https://southeastqinqio.org/events/ghca-summer-convention-exhibition/ SUMMARY:GHCA Summer Convention & Exhibition DESCRIPTION:HQI is proud to support the 2026 Georgia Health Care Associatio n Summer Convention &\; Exhibition in Fernandina Beach\, Florida. This annual event brings together long-term care and assisted living profession als from across the region for educational sessions\, networking opportuni ties\, industry insights\, and an exhibitor showcase. Be sure to stop by H QI’s exhibit booth to learn how we support providers across the Southeas t as the QIN-QIO\, helping drive quality improvement and better health out comes. We look forward to connecting with attendees and sharing resources to support their quality journey.\nLearn more. LOCATION:Fernandina Beach\, FL\, \, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=Fernandina Beach\, FL:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@southeastqinqio.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTSTAMP:20260624T174608Z URL:https://southeastqinqio.org/events/leadingage-southeast-annual-convent ion-exposition/ SUMMARY:LeadingAge Southeast Annual Convention & Exposition DESCRIPTION:Join senior living professionals from across the Southeast at t he LeadingAge Southeast Annual Convention &\; Exposition to connect\, l earn\, and explore innovative strategies for improving care and outcomes.\ nBe sure to attend HQI Quality Improvement Consultant Dawn Shubert’s pre sentation\, Behavioral Health in Senior Care: Training\, Tools &\; Team work for Better Outcomes\, on Tuesday\, July 14\, at 2:45 p.m. in the Hami lton/Indian River room.\nVisit HQI at Booth #812 to learn how the Southeas t CMS Quality Innovation Network–Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-Q IO) supports Florida nursing homes with no-cost quality improvement resour ces\, expert guidance\, and evidence-based strategies to enhance resident care and achieve better outcomes.\nLearn more.  LOCATION:Orlando\, FL\, \, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=Orlando\, FL:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@southeastqinqio.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260501T005026Z URL:https://southeastqinqio.org/events/fhca-annual-conference-tradeshow/ SUMMARY:FHCA Annual Conference & Tradeshow DESCRIPTION:The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) Annual Conference br ings together long-term care professionals from across the state for high ‑impact education\, engaging speakers\, and extensive opportunities to c onnect with peers and industry experts. Visit HQI at our booth to learn ho w\, as the Southeast QIN‑QIO\, we support nursing homes in Florida with quality improvement resources and strategies to achieve better outcomes.\n Learn more. LOCATION:Orlando\, FL\, \, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=Orlando\, FL:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@southeastqinqio.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTSTAMP:20260624T185633Z URL:https://southeastqinqio.org/events/schca-summer-splash-conference/ SUMMARY:SCHCA Summer Splash Conference DESCRIPTION:HQI is proud to support the South Carolina Health Care Associat ion (SCHCA) Summer Splash Conference\, a premier event that brings togethe r long-term care professionals from across South Carolina to share ideas\, learn best practices\, and explore strategies for improving resident care .\nHQI’s Mary Locklin will present\, Sepsis is a Team Sport: Aligning Ro les\, Tools and Communication\, on Monday\, August 3\, at 9:05 a.m. This i nformative session will highlight strategies to identify early signs of se psis across care settings\, recognize how system and communication gaps de lay detection and apply practical strategies to improve timely identificat ion and escalation.\nLearn more.\n \; LOCATION:Isle of Palms\, SC\, \, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=Isle of Palms\, SC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@southeastqinqio.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTSTAMP:20260804T174814Z URL:https://southeastqinqio.org/events/2026-thca-tncal-convention-trade-sh ow/ SUMMARY:2026 THCA/TNCAL Convention & Trade Show DESCRIPTION:HQI is proud to support the 2026 Tennessee Health Care Associat ion and Tennessee Center for Assisted Living (THCA/TNCAL) Convention &\ ; Trade Show\, the premier annual event for long-term care and assisted li ving professionals in Tennessee. Held in Nashville\, this conference bring s together providers\, administrators\, clinicians\, industry experts\, an d vendors for education\, networking\, and the latest innovations supporti ng high-quality resident care.\nHQI's Sharon Sheets will present Sepsis is a Team Sport: Aligning Roles\, Tools and Communication on Thursday\, Augu st 27\, at 1:00 p.m. This session will provide practical strategies to rec ognize early signs of sepsis\, respond quickly to changes in condition\, a nd strengthen communication across care settings to improve resident outco mes and reduce avoidable hospital transfers.\nVisit HQI at Booth #723 to l earn how we serve as the Southeast QIN-QIO\, helping Tennessee nursing hom es improve quality\, enhance resident care\, and achieve better outcomes t hrough no-cost quality improvement support and resources.\nLearn more. LOCATION:Nashville\, TN\, \, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10 0;X-TITLE=Nashville\, TN:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@southeastqinqio.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTSTAMP:20260818T160416Z URL:https://southeastqinqio.org/events/nchcfa-fall-symposium/ SUMMARY:NCHCFA Fall Symposium DESCRIPTION:HQI is a sponsor of the 2026 North Carolina Health Care Facilit ies Association (NCHCFA) Annual Fall Symposium at the Wilmington Conventio n Center in Wilmington\, NC. This premier event brings together long-term care professionals to explore key industry topics and the future of long-t erm care. Attendees will gain practical insights\, learn strategies for su ccess\, and connect with peers and industry leaders through educational se ssions and networking opportunities.\nIf you're attending\, be sure to mee t Allison Spangler\, HQI Nursing Home Lead and Subject Matter Expert\, to learn how HQI\, the Southeast QIN-QIO\, provides no-cost quality improveme nt support\, resources\, and expert guidance to help North Carolina nursin g homes enhance care quality and improve resident outcomes.\nLearn more. LOCATION:Wilmington\, NC\, \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=\, ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=Wilmington\, NC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR