Great Plains QIN,Past Event
Palliative Care in the Dakotas
Access the Presentation Access the Recording Additional Resources and Handouts Resource List and Speaker Bios North Dakota Hospice or Palliative Care Flyer and Outreach Flyer South Dakota Education and Outreach […]
Roundtable Discussion: Immunizations in the Dakotas
Influenza, Pneumococcal & COVID-19 Our panel of experts discussed vaccination rates, vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, social media and how to have constructive conversations. The panel also discussed vaccine storage, how to […]
Do You Have Hitchhikers in your Building? Infection Control and Prevention I September 7, 2022
Bacteria hitchhike and latch on to surfaces and hands, so reducing this risk, must be part of an organization's Infection Prevention Control program. Infections in our older adult population have […]
Removing Stumbling Blocks to Prevent Falls
A simple stumble or slip can result in a serious injury or even death. Individuals 65 and older are at a higher risk for injury from a fall, which most […]
Great Plains QIN Webinar: The ABCs of ADEs | October 18, 2022
During this Webinar, Carrie Sorenson, Pharm D, addressed the terms related to drug-related harm, the scope of the problem, risk factors, prevention strategies and available resources. Access The Recording Presenter: […]
Antibiotic Stewardship: Updates and Opportunities to Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections
In this session, Josh Ohrtman, PharmD, discussed antibiotic stewardship and the CDC's core elements and explained why appropriate use of antibiotics is important. Ohrtman also outlined barriers to antibiotic stewardship […]
Great Plains QIN: Essential Components of Fall Management and Injury Prevention Webinar I January 24, 2023
Falls are one of the most challenging clinical concerns to manage causing serious injury even death to residents. During this Webinar, our speakers shared a fresh approach to manage falls […]
GPQIN Webinar – Diagnosis and Assessment of Urinary Tract Infections | July 25, 2023
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) have emerged as a significant healthcare concern, causing discomfort, disrupting daily life, and posing potential complications, necessitating a deeper understanding of why they have become a […]
Great Plains QIN Webinar: Building Bridges and Enhancing Care Together: Leveraging Partnerships for Improved Services to Native American Patients | January 23, 2024
This presentation explored the unique aspects of healthcare delivery for patients receiving care through Indian Health Service and Tribal Healthcare organizations, including federal policy, referral mechanisms and reimbursement structures as […]
Great Plains QIN Webinar: Helping Long-Term Care Residents Keep Their Shine | March 19, 2024
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 […]