by | Sep 4, 2024 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Every second of every day, an older adult (age 65+) falls in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Falls are not a normal part of aging, and yet, falls remain the leading cause of serious injuries and death for older adults....
by | Aug 29, 2024 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 35 million adults—1 in 7—in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, 9 in 10 adults that suffer with CKD do not know they have it. In the National Health and Nutrition...
by | Aug 28, 2024 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Falls threaten the safety and independence for older Americans and can create a heavy economic and personal burden. National Falls Prevention Awareness Week will be observed September 23 – 27, 2024. Throughout September we will work to bring attention to the issue of...
by | Aug 28, 2024 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Public Observances, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified vaccine hesitancy and refusal of vaccines as a significant global health challenge¹. To mitigate these issues, public health experts are increasingly focused on understanding the underlying causes of vaccine hesitancy...
by | Aug 23, 2024 | Cardiac Care, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Hypertension remains a leading, yet preventable, cause of global mortality, claiming over 10 million lives annually. Despite its significant impact, blood pressure control rates remain alarmingly low. While high-income countries achieve approximately 50% control, this...
by | Aug 9, 2024 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety
As part of North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Center for Immunization Research and Education (CIRE) new monthly webinar series, Boost Your Knowledge: Empowering Providers to Make Confident Vaccine Recommendations, Drs.Tracie Newman and Elizabeth Skoy will review...
by | Aug 8, 2024 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Overdose is a crisis that knows no boundaries. It can impact individuals from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status. This year’s theme for International Overdose Awareness Day is “Together We Can” and highlights the...
by | Jul 31, 2024 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Pneumonia is a leading cause of illness for the elderly population which includes residents that live within the long-term care setting. Nursing Home Acquired Pneumonia (NHAP) is spread through contact with bacteria, viruses and fungi. These germs are present in...
by | Jul 24, 2024 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
SAMHSA’s Providers Clinical Support System – Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (PCSS-MOUD) is hosting a new and exciting 8-part podcast series that delves into the critical importance of harm reduction. This series consists of 30-minute episodes hosted by...
by | Jul 18, 2024 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Since its inception, the Alzheimer’s Association has been a leader in outlining principles and practices of quality care for individuals living with dementia. Early on, our Guidelines for Dignity described goals for quality care, followed by Key Elements of...
