by | Aug 23, 2024 | Cardiac Care, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
The South Dakota Tobacco Control Program is hosting a webinar series this fall on tobacco cessation. Additional information and registration links for each session are included below. Be sure to register and take part in these important conversations. Tobacco...
by | Aug 23, 2024 | Cardiac Care, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Hypertension remains a leading, yet preventable, cause of global mortality, claiming over 10 million lives annually. Despite its significant impact, blood pressure control rates remain alarmingly low. While high-income countries achieve approximately 50% control, this...
by | Aug 20, 2024 | Cardiac Care, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
A new study has uncovered a startling connection between influenza and heart attacks. Researchers found that people who contract the flu face a significantly heightened risk of experiencing a heart attack, particularly within the first week of illness. Surprisingly,...
by | Aug 9, 2024 | Care Coordination, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Most people who survive sepsis make a full recovery, but it can take time and may involve long-term physical and emotional effects. These effects are sometimes called post-sepsis syndrome, a condition that affects up to 50% of sepsis survivors. It’s important to...
by | Aug 9, 2024 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
A recent global study spanning 204 countries revealed a startling truth: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are on the rise.¹ This alarming trend is directly linked to increasing life expectancy as older individuals are significantly more susceptible to these infections....
by | Jul 31, 2024 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Pneumonia is a leading cause of illness for the elderly population which includes residents that live within the long-term care setting. Nursing Home Acquired Pneumonia (NHAP) is spread through contact with bacteria, viruses and fungi. These germs are present in...
by | Jul 24, 2024 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Are you and your facility ready for an emergency? Disasters can strike anytime and it is up to you to know how to deal with them. Many disasters happen with little to no warning. Emergency preparedness is knowing what to do if there is a disaster or emergency in your...
by | Jul 22, 2024 | Covid-19, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Q Tip Podcast, Quality of Care Transitions
As healthcare professionals, it is our duty to ensure the health and safety of our patients; one of the most effective tools we have is immunization. August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), an opportunity to draw attention to the critical role vaccines...
by | Jul 18, 2024 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Looking for health care information and quality resources? We added a few more episodes to our podcast series: Q-Tips For Your Ears. This podcast is designed for everyone – healthcare professionals, patients and family members; sharing basic healthcare information on...
by | Jul 18, 2024 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Immunizations, Q Tip Podcast, Quality Care Coalition
Vaccinations are a cornerstone of public health and have played a critical role in controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases. Vaccinations are a vital tool in promoting global health, preventing diseases, and ensuring the well-being of...
