by Kelsey Olson | Mar 21, 2023 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety
Over 250 drug-related deaths occur every day in the United States, and the opioid epidemic continues to be a major public health concern. However, there is hope for saving lives with the use of Naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. “We all have a...
by Kelsey Olson | Mar 20, 2023 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
After an Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnosis, adapting seemingly insignificant daily activities can have a substantial impact on those living with the disease. Local experts are working together to provide insight to caregivers on how they can provide purpose, meaning...
by Kelsey Olson | Mar 20, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
While most individuals work to avoid the emergency department others consider it a source of primary health care. When emergency services are overused, the cost of health care increases across the board. This series will explore strategies for encouraging proper use...
by Kelsey Olson | Mar 18, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The Friday Focus 4 Health March Series begins on March 10, 2023 Strategies for Opioid Misuse | 12:00 – 12:30 pm CT Clostridium Difficile Infections (CDI) | 12:30 – 1:00 pm CT Register Today Our Friday Focus 4 Health Series is intended to jump start or...
by Kelsey Olson | Mar 14, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances
Every April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN)...
by Kelsey Olson | Mar 7, 2023 | Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Join the American Heart Association® in an engaging rapid-fire webinar on The Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Heart Failure. Speakers will share their innovative research (Circulation: Heart Failure) that provided scientific insight into the relationship...
by Kelsey Olson | Mar 6, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Regular check-ups and early detection of heart issues can greatly reduce the risk of developing heart disease or suffering from a...
by Kelsey Olson | Mar 6, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Hypertension is common and only about half of the 116 million U.S. adults with hypertension have it under control. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and even dementia. The good news is that hypertension is manageable and...
by Kelsey Olson | Feb 28, 2023 | Covid-19, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Below is a compilation of Great Plains Quality Innovation Network’s education offerings for March 2023. With a focus on improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of healthcare, we have quite a few exciting opportunities for healthcare professionals and...
by Kelsey Olson | Feb 23, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Those with a behavioral health condition/substance abuse disorder are disproportionately affected by tobacco use. The CDC estimates that 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some form of a behavioral health condition. These individuals consume almost 40 percent of...
