by Keri McDermott | Jun 1, 2021 | Care Coordination, Covid-19, Featured, Quality Care Coalition
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) has developed a new COVID-19 resource that provides information to help address concerns people might have about the COVID-19 vaccines, such as safety, cost and side effects. This...
by Keri McDermott | May 27, 2021 | Care Coordination, Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Thursday, June 10, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. MT / 2:00 p.m. CT The National DPP is a program working to make it easier for people with prediabetes to participate in affordable, high-quality lifestyle change programs to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes and improve their...
by Keri McDermott | May 26, 2021 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Despite progress, drug overdose remains a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overdoses involving prescription and illicit opioids take the lives of 136 people every day. The...
by Keri McDermott | May 25, 2021 | Care Coordination, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Medication Safety Action Group: Ask the Experts This Medication Safety Action Group provides an opportunity to ask questions and seek assistance about medication safety methods and treatment processes. This session builds on the May 18 event: Medication Safety – What...
by Keri McDermott | May 20, 2021 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
What is the best way to improve healthcare, develop partnerships and foster connections? Through sharing. Great Plains QIN hosts community coalition meetings throughout North Dakota and South Dakota to bridge gaps and share knowledge and resources. Partners come...
by Keri McDermott | May 20, 2021 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Great Plains QIN, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The North Dakota Department of Health Division of Health Promotion is working with the Center for Rural Health to provide FREE training with education credits for members of healthcare teams in North Dakota. The goal of this TeleECHO™ series is to improve the overall...
