by Kelsey Olson | Mar 6, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Hypertension is common and only about half of the 116 million U.S. adults with hypertension have it under control. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and even dementia. The good news is that hypertension is manageable and...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 6, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Reducing the number of unnecessary hospital transfers is a national priority because Emergency Department (ED) transfers can result in unnecessary diagnostic tests and interventions, adverse events, increased health care expenditures, and physical and emotional...
by Keri McDermott | Mar 6, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
April 11, 2023 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT 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...
by Kelsey Olson | Feb 28, 2023 | Covid-19, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Immunizations, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Below is a compilation of Great Plains Quality Innovation Network’s education offerings for March 2023. With a focus on improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of healthcare, we have quite a few exciting opportunities for healthcare professionals and...
by Kelsey Olson | Feb 23, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Those with a behavioral health condition/substance abuse disorder are disproportionately affected by tobacco use. The CDC estimates that 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some form of a behavioral health condition. These individuals consume almost 40 percent of...
by Kelsey Olson | Feb 22, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Quality Care Coalition
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network recently established a Community Coalition Listserv as a way for healthcare providers and partners to dialogue on issues impacting our organizations, patients and communities. The benefit of a listserv is that it offers a...
by Kelsey Olson | Feb 22, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
The National Health Equity Grand Rounds series explores the root causes of present-day health inequities in the United States. The first session took place on February 7; the recording is now available and we highly recommend taking the time to listen to the 90 minute...
by Kelsey Olson | Feb 22, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
Kidney disease is often referred to as a “silent disease” because it can go undetected for years, with no symptoms in its early stages. 850 million people in the world have kidney disease. Yet, few are aware of its dangers. On average, kidney disease affects one in...
by Kelsey Olson | Feb 21, 2023 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Quality Care Coalition
The South Dakota Helpline Center has been providing resources and support for individuals in South Dakota for many years and recently expanded their services to meet the needs of those who have lost someone to suicide. The Helpline Center recently developed and...
by Keri McDermott | Feb 21, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
For a rural community or county already struggling to attract new – or maintain existing – businesses, the impact of substance use disorder on the quality of life and economic prosperity can be enormous. The Rural Community Toolbox is available to help you begin...
