Be Heard. Spread the Word. A Firsthand Account of the Catastrophic Consequences of Sepsis
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....
Make Your Promise: #worldheartday
The World Heart Federation (WHF) recognizes World Heart Day on September 29 to increase awareness about heart disease and stroke, the world’s leading causes of death, which claims 17.3 million lives each year. The observance promotes preventive measures that reduce...
What’s on the GPQIN Calendar?
The Great Plains Quality Innovation Network offers several educational opportunities for healthcare partners. The topics are diverse; there is something for everyone! We hope you are able to join us. Check out the Great Plains QIN calendar for upcoming webinar’s and...
Study Finds Medication Assisted Treatment Under Utilized
Medication assisted treatment, or MAT, is an evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder (OUD). OUD is a complex chronic disease of the brain, like diabetes is a chronic disease associated with the pancreas. For diabetes, the...
A Patient and Provider Panel on Treating Pain With and Without Opioids
Medication Safety Learning and Action Network WebEx Event: Exploring Pain Management Strategies Wednesday, October 10, 2018 2:00 – 3:30 PM (CT) All healthcare providers, partners and beneficiaries are welcome to attend! This Medication Safety Learning and Action...
What’s on the GPQIN Calendar?
The Great Plains Quality Innovation Network offers several educational opportunities for healthcare partners. The topics are diverse; there is something for everyone! We hope you are able to join us. Check out the Great Plains QIN calendar for upcoming webinar’s and...
World Sepsis Day: Stop Sepsis. Save Lives.
World Sepsis Day is an initiative by the Global Sepsis Alliance, a non-profit charity organization with the mission to provide global leadership to reduce the worldwide burden of sepsis. World Sepsis Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight...
Having a Conversation with Caregivers About Open Medical Records
The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act, a 1996 law known as HIPAA, protects a patient’s right to see and get a copy of personal health records, but for some patients and doctors, it has caused concern. Many patients are using electronic...
North Dakota Quality Forum Focuses on Healthy People, Healthy Communities
Over 150 healthcare professionals, stakeholders and community service providers attended the 2018 Quality Forum hosted by Quality Health Associates of North Dakota (QHA) in late August in Bismarck, ND, under the theme “Healthy People, Healthy Communities.” Presenters...
2017 Progress Report: Putting Patients at the Core
As a valued partner in our quality improvement activities, we are pleased to share with you the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2017 Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) Program Progress Report, which highlights how Quality Innovation...