by Keri McDermott | Nov 5, 2018 | Archived
Hospice is not a place, but is high-quality care that enables patients and families to focus on living as fully as possible despite a life-limiting illness. Palliative care brings this holistic model of care to people earlier in the course of a serious illness....
by Keri McDermott | Nov 5, 2018 | Archived
The New England Journal of Medicine recently published the results of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Healthcare-Associated Infections Prevalence Survey 2015 (2015 HAI Prevalence Survey). The multi-state point prevalence survey set to determine...
by | Nov 5, 2018 | Archived
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin effectively to control blood sugar (glucose) levels. Although glucose is an important source of energy for the body’s cells, too much glucose in the blood for a long time can cause damage...
by | Oct 30, 2018 | Archived
In the November 2018 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, results of an IPRO-convened task force of The New York State Anticoagulation Coalition were published. The article details a list of Requisite Data Elements (RDEs) to adequately...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 30, 2018 | Archived
The passion of the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network (QIN) diabetes care team for teaching proven diabetes self-management education was recognized at the Office for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion meeting on October 17, 2018, with the...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 29, 2018 | Archived
Diabetes impacts nearly every decision made by individuals diagnosed with the disease including what to eat, wear and do. This November is American Diabetes Awareness Month and the theme is “Everyday Reality.” According to the American Diabetes Association,...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 29, 2018 | Archived
Members of the Norfolk Fire Division recently met with the Quality Innovation Network-National Coordinating Center (QIN-NCC). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has designated the QIN NCC to provide analytic and technical assistance to the 14...
by | Oct 26, 2018 | Archived
The 2018 Legendary Nurse Awards banquet was held on October 25 in Bismarck, ND, honoring nurses from across the state of North Dakota in several categories. Of the 50 nominations submitted, Great Plains QIN Quality Improvement Specialist, Jean Roland, RN, BSN,...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 23, 2018 | Archived
Gardenside Long-Term Care [Fairbury, NE] Identified as a ‘High Performer’ by the Quality Innovation Network National Coordinating Center (QIN-NCC) Gardenside Long-Term Care (LTC) in Fairbury hosted the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network and team members of the...
by | Oct 23, 2018 | Archived
The pharmaceutical industry is changing. Changes such as value-based reimbursement, physician shortage, demand for better patient outcomes, rising cost of prescription drugs and the increase in diagnosis of chronic diseases is forcing these changes to occur. It is...
