by Kelsey Olson | Jun 5, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Care Coordination, Covid-19, Diabetes Care, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety, Public Observances
We recently concluded our May Friday Focus 4 Health Series: Up Your Protection From Infections. In case you were unable to attend and would like to access the recordings and training sessions, please visit the Friday Focus 4 Health Web page. According to the Centers...
by Kelsey Olson | Jun 5, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast
In an effort to enhance medication safety and empower individuals in their healthcare journey, the Great Plains QIN team has developed a tool that provides guidance on how to be smart and safe when it comes to taking medicines. Access Medicine Safety Tips for...
by Kelsey Olson | Jun 5, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast
Looking for health care information and quality resources? We added a few more episodes to our podcast series: Q-Tips For Your Ears. This podcast is designed for everyone – healthcare professionals, patients and family members; sharing basic healthcare information on...
by Kelsey Olson | Jun 5, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Care, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast
Below is a compilation of Great Plains Quality Innovation Network’s education offerings for June 2023. With a focus on improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of healthcare, we have quite a few exciting opportunities for healthcare professionals and...
by Kelsey Olson | May 26, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety
Falls continue to be a significant health concern for older adults, often leading to serious injuries and a decline in overall well-being. Recognizing the need to prioritize the safety and quality of life for seniors, communities, healthcare professionals, and...
by Keri McDermott | May 26, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, 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 Kelsey Olson | May 23, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The Friday Focus 4 Health June Series begins on June 2, 2023 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)…Prevent, Manage and Protect Kidney Health | 12:15 – 12:45 pm CT Our Friday Focus 4 Health Series is intended to jump start or augment your current quality improvement efforts....
by Kelsey Olson | 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 Kelsey Olson | May 15, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
June is National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s. Growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle habits. When possible, combine these...
by Kelsey Olson | 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...
