by Keri McDermott | Dec 10, 2018 | Archived
WebEx Opportunity – #HowIRecommend Flu Vaccine December 12, 2018 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT Every year, large numbers of Americans get sick and die as a result of seasonal flu. Yet, many patients may underestimate flu’s severity or their own...
by Keri McDermott | Dec 10, 2018 | Archived
We are excited to let you know that the final Change Package to prevent all cause harm in nursing homes has been released. The Change Package was developed by the Quality Innovation Network – National Coordinating Center. The Office of Inspector General reported...
by Keri McDermott | Dec 4, 2018 | Archived
Clostridium difficile (klos-TRID-e-um dif-uh-SEEL), often called C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon. On November 25, NPR reported that C. diff, first seen as a problem...
by Keri McDermott | Dec 4, 2018 | Archived
According to the CDC, the amount of opioids prescribed and sold since 1999 has nearly quadrupled, yet there has not been an overall change in the amount of pain Americans report. We have a genuine and devastating epidemic of opiate abuse in this country, and it is of...
by Keri McDermott | Dec 3, 2018 | Archived
Great Plains QIN facilitated a WebEx on Teach-Back in late October to demonstrate the use of teach-back to support patients and families throughout the healthcare journey. The teach-back method, also called the “show-me” method, is a communication...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 27, 2018 | Archived
Within the four-state region served by Great Plains Quality Innovation Network (QIN), South Dakota has the highest percentage of American Indians diagnosed with diabetes. Nationally, the American Diabetes Association reported diagnosis of 15.1 percent compared to 23.4...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 27, 2018 | Archived
When A Loved One Has Sepsis: A Caregiver’s Guide is a newly-released, free, downloadable resource to help friends and family support and care for loved ones with sepsis and sepsis survivors. Sepsis, the body’s life-threatening reaction to an infection, affects 1.7...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 26, 2018 | Archived
It’s that time of year again — FLU season.As family and friends are gathering for the holidays, flu activity is increasing. Remind your patients to get a flu vaccine now if they have not gotten vaccinated yet this season.Support National Influenza Vaccination...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 20, 2018 | Archived
We gather on this day to be thankful for what we have, for the families we love, the friends we cherish and for the blessings that will come The ham, turkey and pecan pie may be the same as always, but growing numbers of families plan to add a tradition to their...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 15, 2018 | Archived
The Quality Payment Program (QPP) began in January 2017 under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015.The QPP aims to improve health outcomes, promote smarter spending, minimize burden of participation and provide fairness and transparency in...
