by | Apr 4, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
This webinar is an opportunity to learn from North Dakota and South Dakota leaders who are working toward attaining the highest level of health for all. Join our efforts as we work to better understand that equitable health outcomes are quality and safety issues....
by | Mar 29, 2023 | Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inaugural Health Equity Conference registration is now open. Reserve your spot today. June 7th – 8th | 8:00 AM to 5:00 p.m. (CST) The two-day conference will bring together leaders in health equity from...
by | Mar 28, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
CLAS is an acronym for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS). CLAS helps your organization take into account cultural health beliefs, preferred languages, health literacy levels, and communication needs. The National CLAS Standards were developed...
by | Mar 28, 2023 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
During our March Friday Focus 4 Health Series, we have talked a lot about strategies for opioid misuse and best practices. We have touched on how easy it is for someone to become dependent on these medications and have accidental overdoses. Our team has also provided...
by | Mar 21, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Diabetes Alert Day® is today – March 28. Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March by the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of...
by | Mar 21, 2023 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety
Over 250 drug-related deaths occur every day in the United States, and the opioid epidemic continues to be a major public health concern. However, there is hope for saving lives with the use of Naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. “We all have a...
by | Mar 20, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Community Health Workers (CHWs) can bridge the gap between communities and health and social services systems. They will help navigate the health and human service system and advocate for individual and community needs. A CHW can provide direct services to needed...
by | Mar 20, 2023 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
After an Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnosis, adapting seemingly insignificant daily activities can have a substantial impact on those living with the disease. Local experts are working together to provide insight to caregivers on how they can provide purpose, meaning...
by | Mar 20, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
While most individuals work to avoid the emergency department others consider it a source of primary health care. When emergency services are overused, the cost of health care increases across the board. This series will explore strategies for encouraging proper use...
by | Mar 18, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The Friday Focus 4 Health March Series begins on March 10, 2023 Strategies for Opioid Misuse | 12:00 – 12:30 pm CT Clostridium Difficile Infections (CDI) | 12:30 – 1:00 pm CT Register Today Our Friday Focus 4 Health Series is intended to jump start or...
