by | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Apr 20, 2023 | Care Coordination, Covid-19, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Patient Safety, Public Observances
Rise to Health Coalition Vision: a transformed health care ecosystem where all people have the power, circumstances and resources to achieve optimal health. The Coalition is bringing together individuals and organizations committed to equity and justice within the...
by | Apr 18, 2023 | Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Public Observances
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to test the healthcare industry, the importance of nurses has been highlighted more than ever. In recognition of their hard work and dedication, May is celebrated as National Nurses Month. National Nurses Month is an annual...
by | Apr 17, 2023 | CMS News, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and her leadership team are set to provide an update on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ recent accomplishments and cross-cutting initiatives in a National Stakeholder Call. April 25, 2023, from 12:00 PM...
by | Apr 17, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
April 22 is Drug Take Back Day; a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country. On Drug Take Back Day, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) encourages the...
by | Apr 4, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is an initiative to encourage people to talk and express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be. This year we recognize NHDD on April 16. It’s important...
by | Mar 24, 2023 | Care Coordination, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Public Observances
The 2023 Resilience ECHO will provide strategies to support the resilience of LTC teams, community, and care providers. The series begins on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Several HRSA funded Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Programs (GWEPs) collaborated to develop and...
