by Keri McDermott | May 25, 2021 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network has launched a COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Ambassador Program to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts and recognize community-based organizations, healthcare providers and nursing homes with high staff vaccination rates...
by Keri McDermott | May 25, 2021 | Care Coordination, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Medication Safety Action Group: Ask the Experts This Medication Safety Action Group provides an opportunity to ask questions and seek assistance about medication safety methods and treatment processes. This session builds on the May 18 event: Medication Safety – What...
by Keri McDermott | May 25, 2021 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Featured, Health Equity, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Join the National Academy of Medicine, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin and Shatterproof on June 10 am at 11 pm (CT) for the Stigma of Addiction Summit, a free, virtual, half-day symposium that will focus entirely on understanding, addressing...
by Keri McDermott | May 20, 2021 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
What is the best way to improve healthcare, develop partnerships and foster connections? Through sharing. Great Plains QIN hosts community coalition meetings throughout North Dakota and South Dakota to bridge gaps and share knowledge and resources. Partners come...
by Keri McDermott | May 18, 2021 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Second Annual Dementia Friendly Healthcare and Community Symposium June 16, 2021 | 8:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. CT Via Zoom Webinar FREE learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals and community workers with national experts on dementia practices. The...
by Keri McDermott | May 18, 2021 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety
Research from multiple studies shows the profound effect personalized music can have on individuals with deteriorating brain function such as those with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other types of cognitive loss. Music & Memory® is an organization equipped to train...
by Keri McDermott | May 18, 2021 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Community Health Improvement (CHI) Week is celebrated the first week in June to honor individuals and organizations who work to bridge gaps and improve health in their community. Whether focusing on vulnerable populations or a specific health concerns, such as...
by Keri McDermott | May 18, 2021 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition
You will soon see some new faces on the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network (GPQIN) team. Natasha Green, MBA, BSN, and Lisa Thorp, BSN, CDCES have joined the Great Plains Quality Care Coalition team to provide expertise and support to coalition members. Employed...
by Keri McDermott | May 11, 2021 | Featured, Quality of Care Transitions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a national campaign, Still Going Strong, to encourage older adults to “age without injury.” The campaign speaks directly to older adults, age 65 and older, and their caregivers. This campaign has two goals:...
by Keri McDermott | May 11, 2021 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the world with many challenges; arguably, the impact has been greatest on those who reside and provide care in our long-term care settings. Vaccinations give us hope that we can turn the page and no longer fear COVID-19 and it’s...