Patient Safety Archives | Great Plains QIN

Fall Risk Assessment Slipping Through the Cracks

by Keri McDermott | Sep 28, 2020 | Featured, Patient Safety

As the temperatures drop, the risk of a fall increases. Slippery driveways, cluttered entries and lack of handrails are just a few of the home hazards contributing to fall-related injuries and even death for older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control...

Safer Together: National Action Plan to Advance Patient Safety

by Keri McDermott | Sep 21, 2020 | Featured, Patient Safety

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has released a new report to guide advances towards reduced harm and safer care throughout the healthcare system. The report, developed by the National Steering Committee for Patient Safety, consists of 17 recommendations to...

WebEx Opportunity: Pathways to Preventing Falls Among Older Adults

by Keri McDermott | Sep 11, 2020 | Featured, Patient Safety

September 23, 2020 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm CST Falls among older adults are the leading cause of preventable injury. Strategies are known to reduce the prevalence of falls among older adults. These strategies include referral pathways and evidence-based tools (programs and...

Webinar: Pathways to Preventing Falls Among Older Adults

by Keri McDermott | Sep 1, 2020 | Events, Featured, Patient Safety

September 23, 2020 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm CST Falls among older adults are the leading cause of preventable injury. Strategies are known to reduce the prevalence of falls among older adults. These strategies include referral pathways and evidence-based tools (programs and...