by Kelsey Olson | May 15, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
National Nurses Month (Week Three) focuses on professional development; an opportunity to focus on how you can excel and lead in your nursing career or inspire and help other nurses in their professional journey. When it comes to nursing, education does not stop when...
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 Keri McDermott | May 15, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, 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 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...
by Kelsey Olson | May 8, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition
Below is a compilation of Great Plains Quality Innovation Network’s education offerings for May 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 8, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the importance of mental health and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities. As healthcare professionals, we play a crucial role in promoting mental health awareness and encouraging...
by Kelsey Olson | Apr 28, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
It is National Nurses Month. The first week is all about self-care. Nursing is a rewarding and challenging profession so it’s critical you have access to authentic support systems and tools. Prioritize your self-care by engaging in healthy activities that target both...
by Kelsey Olson | Apr 28, 2023 | Cardiac Care, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time when healthcare professionals and public health advocates aim to raise awareness about the warning signs and risk factors of stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, and it can cause...
by Kelsey Olson | Apr 24, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety
The Geriatric Pain website is dedicated to providing quality resources and tools for pain care for older adults. Here, clinicians, patients, and family caregivers have access to free evidence-based pain assessment tools, pain management strategies, and resources to...
by Kelsey Olson | Apr 24, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Behavioral Health Outcomes, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The FDA has made several updates to its opioid prescribing information, including new warnings about the possibility for increased pain, which can lead to dangerous adverse reactions, such as respiratory depression. Visit the FDA site for updates on prescribing...
