by Kelsey Olson | Nov 21, 2022 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, CMS News, Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
According to the CDC, more than 61 million Americans live in rural areas. Rural residents tend to be older and in poorer health than their urban counterparts and rural communities often face challenges with access to care, financial viability and the important link...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 3, 2022 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition
In this session, Josh Ohrtman, PharmD, will discuss antibiotic stewardship and the CDC’s core elements and explain why appropriate use of antibiotics is important. Ohrtman will also outline barriers to antibiotic stewardship and provide resources and...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 13, 2022 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
International Infection Prevention Week (Oct. 16-22) draws awareness worldwide of the importance of preventing the spread of illnesses and infectious agents. Organized by APIC, the theme for this year’s IIPW is “The Future is Infection Prevention: 50 Years of...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 9, 2022 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Home Health, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) are a large public health problem and a patient safety priority. During this Webinar, Carrie Sorenson, PharmD, will discuss the scope of the program, risk factors and identify prevention strategies and available resources. Tuesday, October...
by Kelsey Olson | Aug 31, 2022 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
One of the most important actions we can do in honor of Sepsis Awareness Month is to educate yourself and others about the different sepsis symptoms so that you know what to look out for. You could potentially save a life! Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and toxic...
by Kelsey Olson | Jun 30, 2022 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Project Firstline offers trainings on infectious disease prevention and is designed to give frontline healthcare workers the knowledge to perform daily duties with confidence. The goal is to make sure as many healthcare workers as possible have access and complete...
by Kelsey Olson | Jun 27, 2022 | Covid-19, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Jessica Danko shared her knowledge and expertise on the topic of infection control in respiratory therapy practices on June 21, via a Webinar hosted by Great Plains QIN. Danko has a wealth of knowledge in respiratory care and healthcare management. Her systemic...
by Kelsey Olson | Jun 13, 2022 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Covid-19, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Infection Control in Respiratory Therapy Practices June 21, 2022 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT Register Here Objectives: Discuss the prevalence of respiratory infections Explore commonly used respiratory treatments for these infections Introduce infection prevention...
by Kelsey Olson | Jun 7, 2022 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
It is not uncommon, even for the most experienced Infection Preventionists (IPs), within larger urban acute care settings, to share that they felt isolated when starting in the IP role. Many simply landed into the IP role, yet quickly learned to love it and make it...
by Keri McDermott | Jun 3, 2022 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Education and training around proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential. We know knowledge gaps exist and proper techniques are not always implemented, especially when it comes to donning and doffing. If the appropriate protocol is not followed,...
