by Keri McDermott | Oct 19, 2021 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The Great Plains Quality Innovation Network Nursing Home Vaccination Change Package was developed to guide nursing homes in improving vaccination rates among residents and staff. The change package identifies barriers and challenges to vaccination and provides...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 8, 2021 | Care Coordination, Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition
Flu season is right around the corner. Flu season typically peaks between December and February because of the colder weather and change in human behavior. Health experts are urging everyone to get a Flu vaccine this year. Due to low influenza levels last year, the...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 2, 2021 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
Every year the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) takes action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers to help keep you updated on the latest influenza (flu) vaccine resources from the Department of Health and Human...
by Keri McDermott | Aug 3, 2021 | Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the efforts of healthcare professionals to protect patients of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 29, 2021 | Covid-19, Featured, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition
According to a recent CMS survey, many Medicare beneficiaries reported forgoing non-COVID-19 care, such as regular check-ups, medical screenings and other vaccinations, such as influenza and pneumococcal. While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused healthcare providers to...
by Keri McDermott | Dec 8, 2020 | Featured, Immunizations
December 6-12 marks National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), an annual observance to remind everyone that there’s still time to get your flu vaccine if you haven’t already. Flu activity is still low, but it may increase as we head into the winter. There are many...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 30, 2020 | Featured, Immunizations
Every December, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) observes National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to highlight the importance of influenza vaccination. We can all do our part to help raise awareness about flu risks and encourage everyone to...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 30, 2020 | Featured, Immunizations
Monday, December 7, 2020 from 1 – 2 pm CT Register Today During the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be important for all individuals, especially those at high-risk, to receive an annual influenza vaccination. Influenza vaccination will be a critical strategy to...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 17, 2020 | Featured, Immunizations
CDC Webinar – Flu Vaccination Through Late Fall and Winter: It’s Not Too Late! Monday, December 7, 2020 from 1 – 2 pm CT Register Today During the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be important for all individuals, especially those at high-risk, to receive an annual...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 21, 2020 | Covid-19, Featured, Immunizations
Scientists and medical experts are racing to develop a vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). As some vaccine candidates are nearing the end of Phase III clinical trials, healthcare professionals are left with many questions. How were COVID-19 vaccines developed so...
