by Kelsey Olson | Aug 7, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
C. diff is a spore-forming, Gram-positive anaerobic bacillus that is a common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Diseases that can result from C. diff infection (CDI) are pseudomembranous colitis, toxic megacolon, perforations of the colon, sepsis and death....
by Kelsey Olson | Aug 1, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety
Is your organization meeting the National CLAS Standard 9? Standard 9 | Establish culturally and linguistically appropriate goals, policies and management accountability, and infuse them throughout the organization’s planning and operations. Purpose | Helps to...
by Kelsey Olson | Jul 31, 2023 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Immunizations, Patient Safety, Public Observances
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the efforts to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. This year, NIAM serves as a focal point to get back on track with...
by Kelsey Olson | Jul 31, 2023 | Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Public Observances
The National Health Equity Grand Rounds is a live virtual event series that highlights the root causes of present-day health inequities by tracing the historical and contemporary social, economic, political, geographic, and environmental forces that shape...
by Kelsey Olson | Jul 18, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety
Is your organization meeting the National CLAS Standard 7? Standard 7 | Ensure the competence of individuals providing language assistance services clearly and in their preferred language, verbally and in writing. Purpose | Standard 7 helps to provide accurate and...
by Kelsey Olson | Jul 17, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
High-risk medicines have been proven to be safe and effective. However, these medicines can cause serious injury if a mistake happens while taking them. It is very important for individuals to know about these high-risk medications and take them exactly as directed....
by Kelsey Olson | Jul 16, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Care Coordination, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) have emerged as a significant healthcare concern, causing discomfort, disrupting daily life, and posing potential complications, necessitating a deeper understanding of why they have become a pressing problem. This presentation will be...
by Kelsey Olson | Jul 7, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
With school out, summer officially begins with backyard barbecues and weekend camping, weddings and anniversaries, car shows, art in the park and July 4 celebrations. Many families look forward to the activity and excitement, but for those with a loved one living with...
by Kelsey Olson | Jun 30, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The Friday Focus 4 Health July Series begins on July 7, 2023 Multi-Visit Patients (MVPs) – Reducing Preventable ED Visits | 12:15 – 12:45 pm CT Our Friday Focus 4 Health Series is intended to jump start or augment your current quality improvement efforts. Participants...
by Kelsey Olson | Jun 28, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals
It is crucial for nurse leaders to prioritize the development and implementation of a successful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program in their institution. This endeavor offers numerous benefits, such as increased employee satisfaction, reduced turnover...
