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...
by Kelsey Olson | Oct 23, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
During this October 17 Webinar, Heather Wilson, LCSW, discussed complex behavioral health needs in patients and the relation to care coordination. Attendees were asked, ‘how could we do better’ and ‘whose responsibility is this’? Heather...
by Kelsey Olson | Oct 18, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The American Lung Association is increasing lung cancer screening rates and removing barriers to care among North Dakotan residents. The North Dakota Lung Cancer Screening Initiative integrates public health equity best practices by building awareness, increasing...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 18, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. A variety of print and digital resource are...
by Keri McDermott | 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 Kelsey Olson | Oct 17, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reports that as much as 80 percent of the medical information patients receive during their office appointments is forgotten immediately, and nearly half of the information retained is incorrect. Even those with...
by Kelsey Olson | Oct 16, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Medication Safety, Opioids, Public Observances, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Recovery Reinvented is a movement to end the shame and stigma surrounding the disease of addiction in North Dakota. The experience was hosted by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum. The event took place at Minot State University in Minot,...
by Kelsey Olson | 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 Kelsey Olson | Oct 16, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network developed this Naloxone training for ANYONE interested in learning more about how Naloxone can be used to save a life. This 20-minute training provides an overview of the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, three different...