by | Nov 27, 2023 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Pneumonia is the second most common cause of infection in nursing facilities. A seasonal increase in pneumonia occurs due to influenza and unfortunately, many nursing home residents do not survive. The most common pneumonia pathogens in the nursing facility are...
by | Nov 13, 2023 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Immunizations, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast
Join Immunize South Dakota for the next Online & in-the-know session focusing on understanding crucial aspects of vaccination during pregnancy. Dr. Nicole Buchele, Sanford Health, will discuss the increased risk of complications from vaccine-preventable diseases...
by | Oct 31, 2023 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Beyond private insurance, numerous programs exist that alleviate the financial burden associated with vaccinations. Join Immunize South Dakota for an eye-opening session delving into recent changes to immunization coverage policy. This webinar is a must-attend,...
by | Oct 26, 2023 | Care Coordination, Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Project Firstline is an infection control training collaborative between the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). North Dakota Project Firstline offers virtual trainings, newsletters and...
by | Oct 18, 2023 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
At home over the counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostics tests can show if you have an active COVID-19 infection. These tests are FDA authorized for self-testing, without a prescription, and available online or at local stores. Beginning September 25, every U.S household...
by | Oct 16, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Cardiac Care, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Looking for health care information and quality resources? We added a few more episodes to our new podcast series: Q-Tips For Your Ears. This podcast is designed for everyone – healthcare professionals, patients and family members; sharing basic healthcare information...
by | Oct 3, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Covid-19, Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
The mission of FirstLink is to assist individuals in identifying, accessing and making effective use of community and volunteer resources. Through this program, individuals can access free resources, support as well as crisis intervention services throughout North...
by | Sep 28, 2023 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
The 2023 #GetVaccinated Toolkit is a comprehensive resource curated to empower long term care providers in their mission to encourage and facilitate vaccinations among their residents and staff. As we approach the cold and flu season, there is a need to emphasize the...
by | Sep 18, 2023 | Covid-19, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Immunizations, Patient Safety
The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Vaccination Team will be hosting multiple webinars to review important changes to the surveillance definition of ‘up-to-date’ with COVID-19 vaccines for long-term care facilities reporting vaccination data and...
by | Sep 12, 2023 | Covid-19, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Immunizations, Public Observances, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
With fall and winter approaching, viruses are going to be at their all time high of the year. Therefore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared its yearly flu shot recommendations, urging older adults to get the vaccine. The Advisory Committee on...
