by Kelsey Olson | May 8, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the importance of mental health and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities. As healthcare professionals, we play a crucial role in promoting mental health awareness and encouraging...
by Keri McDermott | May 4, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Thursday, May 25 | 10:00 am – 2:30 pm CT Clinical staff serving American Indian & Alaska Native people are invited to participate in the Effectively Integrating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services into Primary Care virtual training. Learn more. This...
by Keri McDermott | May 1, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
May 23, 2023 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm CT Chronic nicotine use can increase sensitivity to pain and decrease pain tolerance over time. Nicotine has been found to interfere with the normal functioning of pain receptors in the brain, leading to alterations in pain processing and...
by Kelsey Olson | May 1, 2023 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Patient Safety
We are helping our partner, Dakota Geriatrics, by promoting educational offerings and training opportunities highlighted below. All opportunities, upcoming conferences and past events can be accessed by going to the Dakota Geriatrics website. Learn Geriatrics Through...
by Kelsey Olson | Apr 28, 2023 | Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Join North Dakota State University Department of Public Health and Dr. Nizar Wehbi, North Dakota State Health Officer, as we hear from regional experts as they discuss their experience in the field and the role public health influences the lives in North Dakota both...
by Kelsey Olson | Apr 28, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
It is National Nurses Month. The first week is all about self-care. Nursing is a rewarding and challenging profession so it’s critical you have access to authentic support systems and tools. Prioritize your self-care by engaging in healthy activities that target both...
by Kelsey Olson | Apr 28, 2023 | Cardiac Care, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time when healthcare professionals and public health advocates aim to raise awareness about the warning signs and risk factors of stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, and it can cause...
by Keri McDermott | Apr 25, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Quality Care Coalition
The Great Plains QIN team is excited to announce our new series, Continuing the Conversation, a webinar series focused on the interdependent components to achieving health equity. Register Today. Great Plains QIN hosted an information-packed session in April –...
by Kelsey Olson | Apr 24, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety
The Geriatric Pain website is dedicated to providing quality resources and tools for pain care for older adults. Here, clinicians, patients, and family caregivers have access to free evidence-based pain assessment tools, pain management strategies, and resources to...
by Kelsey Olson | Apr 24, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Behavioral Health Outcomes, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The FDA has made several updates to its opioid prescribing information, including new warnings about the possibility for increased pain, which can lead to dangerous adverse reactions, such as respiratory depression. Visit the FDA site for updates on prescribing...
