QIO News Posts
Quality Improvement in the Dakotas: Looking Back and Next Steps
For over a decade, Great Plains Quality Innovation Network has proudly served as the Medicare QIN-QIO for North Dakota and South Dakota. Our current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 12th Statement of Work (SOW) contract will end on Thursday, November...
Discover the Power of Plain Language
What is ‘plain language’? A clear and straightforward explanation of a concept or term that avoids using technical jargon or complex language. It’s designed to be easily understood by a wide audience, including those who may not have expertise in the subject matter....
Improving Patient Safety | Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention Resources in North and South Dakota
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a significant threat to patient safety. To mitigate this risk, both North and South Dakota offer a range of resources to support infection prevention and control efforts. By utilizing these resources, healthcare facilities...
Preventing Compassion from Becoming Fatigue: Self-Care Tips for Nursing Facility Staff | COE-NF Webinar
Despite the demands that come with working in a nursing facility, staff are dedicated to their craft and enjoy a deep satisfaction from helping care for residents. The other side of the job brings pressures that can increase susceptibility to exhaustion leading to...
World Stroke Day | #GreaterThan Challenge
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the risk of having a first stroke is twice as high for non-Hispanic Black adults than for White adults. October 29 is World Stroke Day which provides an annual focal point for stroke awareness...
A Call to Action in Long Term Care & Adult Care Facilities: Caring for People with Substance Use Disorder | GNYHCFA Webinar Series
The Greater New York Health Care Facilities Association (GNYHCFA) and the IPRO Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) are offering a series of webinars from October 2024 to January 2025 to educate, support, and encourage nursing homes...
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week 2024 | Working Together to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
The Center for Collaboration and Advancement in Pharmacy is excited to join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in promoting the observance of U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW), raising awareness of the harms posed by antibiotic resistance, and...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – October 26, 2024
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. A variety of print and digital resource are...
APhA Show You Know | Respiratory Vaccines Quiz
How much do you know about respiratory vaccines for adults? Developed by APhA and supported by Merck, GSK, and Pfizer, the new “Show You Know” quiz will help test your knowledge on the latest ACIP recommendations for RSV; influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. Questions...
Promoting Health Literacy in Rural Communities
Health literacy, the ability to understand and use health information, is a critical factor in the overall health and well-being of individuals. This is particularly true for those living in rural areas, where access to healthcare resources can be limited. In North...