Developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program for Long-Term Care Providers Training

Developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program for Long-Term Care Providers Training

Antibiotic Stewardship: The right antibiotic. The right dose. The right duration. The right time. Did you know? Up to 75% of antibiotics prescribed in nursing homes are considered inappropriate or unnecessary.¹ Antibiotic stewardship refers to a set of commitments and...
Age-Friendly Healthcare for American Indian Elders | Virtual Symposium – April 10, 2024

Age-Friendly Healthcare for American Indian Elders | Virtual Symposium – April 10, 2024

Join Dakota Geriatrics and the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences for a free learning opportunity for applying Age-Friendly healthcare in American Indian populations. All are welcome to join, including healthcare providers, healthcare...
New Million Hearts® Cholesterol Management Change Package

New Million Hearts® Cholesterol Management Change Package

The Million Hearts® Cholesterol Management Change Package (CMCP) was developed in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and the American Medical Association (AMA). This change package provides clinicians in outpatient settings...
3 New Q-Tips For Your Ears Podcast Episodes | Listen Today

3 New Q-Tips For Your Ears Podcast Episodes | Listen Today

Looking for health care information and quality resources? We added a few more episodes to our new podcast series: Q-Tips For Your Ears. This podcast is designed for everyone – healthcare professionals, patients and family members; sharing basic healthcare information...
Hintz and Wilcox Earn Positive Approach to Care® Certified Independent Trainer Status

Hintz and Wilcox Earn Positive Approach to Care® Certified Independent Trainer Status

Dementia isn’t a disease. It is a symptom of progressive brain disorders that affect cognitive function. There are 6.5 million Americans (65 and over) living with the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease. Every 65 seconds, one person in the United States...
Fostering Collaboration for Improved Patient Care: Hospital-Nursing Home Partnerships

Fostering Collaboration for Improved Patient Care: Hospital-Nursing Home Partnerships

Effective communication and collaboration stand as the linchpins in the effort to diminish rehospitalization. Research indicates that a united front involving healthcare professionals, such as physicians, hospital leadership, and administrators in assisted living or...
In Case You Missed It | Helping Long-Term Care Residents Keep Their Shine

In Case You Missed It | Helping Long-Term Care Residents Keep Their Shine

Nearly 37% of adults worldwide have vitamin D levels below the recommended amounts, according to research published in the journal Metabolites. In the U.S., studies have found that 14% to 18% of adults have low levels of vitamin D. Without enough vitamin D, bones may...
Stop Sepsis | Sepsis Toolkit For Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

Stop Sepsis | Sepsis Toolkit For Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

Sepsis remains the #1 diagnosis for admissions and readmissions and is the #1 facility-acquired infection related to hospitalization in North Dakota and South Dakota.  Understanding the early signs or the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is vital for all...