by | May 18, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Medication Safety, Patient Safety
Antibiotics have saved countless lives over the years, but their overuse and misuse have led to a pressing issue: antibiotic resistance. Great Plains Quality Innovation Network has developed a new tool to help educate patients and families about antibiotic awareness;...
by | May 16, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Cardiac Care, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Navigating the uncertainties of when to reach out for medical assistance can be a daunting challenge. The thin line between a minor concern and a potentially critical situation can leave somebody grappling with uncertainty, often unsure of when to call for help. The...
by | May 15, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
National Nurses Month (Week Three) focuses on professional development; an opportunity to focus on how you can excel and lead in your nursing career or inspire and help other nurses in their professional journey. When it comes to nursing, education does not stop when...
by | May 15, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Continuing the Conversation: A webinar series focused on the interdependent components to achieving health equity. We will feature leaders and subject matter experts across the Dakotas to share their expertise, personal experiences, best practices and application...
by | May 9, 2023 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
During National Nurses Month this week, the focus is on Recognition as we acknowledge the indispensable role of nurses in caring for patients, their communities, and the healthcare system as a whole. It is essential to pay tribute to the exceptional work of nurses who...
by | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Apr 24, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Rural suicide is a critical issue that needs urgent attention as it has become a growing concern in recent years. Suicide rates in rural areas are often higher than in urban areas. Factors, such as limited access to mental health services, social isolation and lack of...