by Keri McDermott | Sep 27, 2018 | Archived
On September 25, during the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York, the United States announced The AMR Challenge—an ambitious global initiative to combat the growing threat of Antibiotic Resistance. This unprecedented effort, led by the U.S Department of...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 27, 2018 | Archived
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Consortium for Quality Improvement & Survey & Certification Operations is hosting a virtual Collaborative WebEx to discuss the role of data in the opioid crisis. Attend this WebEx to learn more about...
by | Sep 27, 2018 | Archived
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) hosted their annual press conference to kickoff flu vaccination season last week. CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October before...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 25, 2018 | Archived
Nearly 125 nursing home employees took the opportunity to learn more about sepsis, Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) and Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) during a series of learning sessions offered in August and September. The Wizard of Oz production was the...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 25, 2018 | Archived
Each of the four Great Plains QIN states partnered with their Governor’s Offices to issue a proclamation recognizing September as Sepsis Awareness Month in each state. “We are working throughout our four-state region to share information and resources on...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 24, 2018 | Archived
Every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall in the United States.¹ Each year, millions of older people – those 65 and older – fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once...
by | Sep 23, 2018 | Archived
Sepsis can and does affect people of all ages…even spunky 10-year-olds According to the National Sepsis Alliance, sepsis affects over 26 million people worldwide each year and is the largest killer of children in the world. Britney Geving and Derek Lyson know...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 21, 2018 | Archived
What Is Teach-Back? Attend a WebEx, hosted by the Great Plains QIN, to learn more. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CT Register Now What Is Teach-Back? A way to make sure you—the healthcare provider—explained information clearly; it is not a test or...
by Keri McDermott | Sep 18, 2018 | Archived
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, nearly one in five Medicare consumers discharged from the hospital is readmitted within 30 days. Transitions for care are especially critical after a major medical procedure or health crisis to ensure a...
by | Sep 18, 2018 | Archived
Christmas was always my Dad’s favorite holiday. But, Christmas 2012, he just wasn’t himself. I could tell he didn’t feel well, but he just kept telling me he would be fine. By his 64th birthday on December 30th, my mom took him to the doctor for a spot on his foot....
