by Kelsey Olson | Nov 6, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
In honor of the Great American Smokeout®, Great Plains QIN wants to highlight both North Dakota and South Dakota Quitlines, Healtcare providers can make referrals or patients and family members can access these tobacco treatment services. In North Dakota...
by Kelsey Olson | Nov 2, 2023 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
November 14 is World Diabetes Day (WDD), a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about diabetes, promoting prevention, and improving care for those living with the condition. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and...
by Kelsey Olson | Nov 2, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality of Care Transitions
The need for solutions to social isolation and loneliness has never been greater. Solutions consist of developing communities and teams that are cognizant of such solutions nurture a social construct of personal empowerment. An organization that values social...
by Kelsey Olson | 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 Keri McDermott | Oct 31, 2023 | Cardiac Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Target:BP is a national initiative launched by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association in 2017 in response to the high prevalence of uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) in the United States. The initiative provides support to health care...
by Kelsey Olson | Oct 27, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) have emerged as a significant healthcare concern, causing discomfort, disrupting daily life, and posing potential complications, necessitating a deeper understanding of why they have become a pressing problem. Normally, we are quick to...
by Kelsey Olson | 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 Kelsey Olson | Oct 25, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
™™ Join our November Focus 4 Health Series: TeamSTEPPS®. During this Series, we will discuss TeamSTEPPS, an evidenced-based set of teamwork tools that are aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving communication and teamwork skills among healthcare teams,...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 24, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
Health Literacy Month is observed every October, serving as a dedicated time to highlight the importance of understanding health information and being able to make informed health decisions. Health literacy is crucial as it directly impacts an individual’s...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 23, 2023 | CMS News, Featured, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
No community is untouched by the opioid crisis. Listen and learn from nationally recognized experts in four 15-minute podcasts about the importance and effectiveness of starting buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) in emergency departments. Hospital...
