More Evidence on the Need for Antibiotic Stewardship

More Evidence on the Need for Antibiotic Stewardship

by | May 9, 2024 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions

An analysis of outpatient antibiotic prescribing in the United States from 2017 through 2021 was recently published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. The study shows that rates of inappropriate prescribing returned to baseline levels following a brief drop at the...
High Blood Pressure Education Month: Improving Heart Health Everywhere

High Blood Pressure Education Month: Improving Heart Health Everywhere

by | May 9, 2024 | Cardiac Care, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions

Since May is High Blood Pressure Education Month, what better way to teach your patients about their blood pressure than to implement self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring in your practice? The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) for...
CMS Rules Are Our Best Tools – Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Infection Control in Nursing Homes

CMS Rules Are Our Best Tools – Life Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Infection Control in Nursing Homes

by | May 7, 2024 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition

In 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its life safety and emergency preparedness regulations related to health care facilities to improve protections for all individuals enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, including those residing in...
Where Would We Be Without Nurses? Celebrating National Nurses Week

Where Would We Be Without Nurses? Celebrating National Nurses Week

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition

Nurses are indispensable members of the healthcare team, providing holistic care, advocacy, and support to patients across the lifespan. Their dedication and expertise contribute significantly to the well-being of individuals and communities worldwide. On behalf of...
In Case You Missed It: The Importance of Plain Language Webinar Recap

In Case You Missed It: The Importance of Plain Language Webinar Recap

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Care Coordination, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition

What is ‘plain language’? A clear and straightforward explanation of a concept or term that avoids using technical jargon or complex language. It’s designed to be easily understood by a wide audience, including those who may not have expertise in the subject...
CMS Quality In Motion Report: Putting Quality Goals into Action

CMS Quality In Motion Report: Putting Quality Goals into Action

by | Apr 24, 2024 | Care Coordination, CMS News, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions

Quality in Motion: Acting on the CMS National Quality Strategy is CMS’s latest update to the 2022 National Quality Strategy, which was launched to improve the quality and safety of health care for everyone, focusing on those from underserved and under-resourced...