by Keri McDermott | Mar 29, 2017 | Archived
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has requested the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reevaluate the effectiveness of its attempts to promote patient EHR access and EHR data use. According to the report, most interviewed patients only access their...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 29, 2017 | Archived
Coats and boots will soon be tucked away to make room for shorts and sandals! The shedding of socks and shoes is the perfect reminder for those diagnosed with diabetes to schedule a foot exam. A foot examination by a primary care provider at least once a year can...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 24, 2017 | Archived
Antibiotics save millions of lives each year. Unfortunately, the misuse of antibiotics has led to antimicrobial resistance, which the CDC estimates is causing at least two million illnesses and 23,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. Antimicrobial...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 22, 2017 | Archived
The process of receiving healthcare services can be complicated and confusing. Colorectal cancer screening often requires appointment confirmation, transportation, medication and, everyone’s favorite, bowel preparation. Receiving assistance from a screening...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 22, 2017 | Archived
Small changes can have a large-scale impact on day-to-day tasks. Horizon Health Care, Inc., a network of federally qualified health centers serving South Dakota, used jelly beans to track progress on colorectal cancer screening during each phase of their quality...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 22, 2017 | Archived
Diabetes Alert Day is March 28, 2017 The American Diabetes Association Alert Day serves as a “wake-up call” to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes.The goal is to encourage individuals to join the movement to Stop Diabetes® by taking the...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 17, 2017 | Archived
The excitement and activity of New York City’s Time Square was the perfect venue for gathering the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) 80% by 2018 National Achievement Award winners to celebrate their success and promote the value of colorectal cancer...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 17, 2017 | Archived
According to Melodie Johnson, Director of Senior Services at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, their facility had a problem that needed confronting; recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). This issue was evidenced by a CASPER Quality Measure rate...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 17, 2017 | Archived
The Million Hearts® Action Guide series provides clinicians with evidence-based approaches for improving cardiovascular health. Each guide offers action steps and features proven tactics to help more Americans live heart-healthy, stroke-free lives. If improving your...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 17, 2017 | Archived
Have you implemented a process that has improved patient care or staff satisfaction? Are you working towards improving resident care in your home? Have you established a partnership in your community to improve care coordination? Have you formed a quality improvement...
