Access the Presentation Access the Resources Handout Access the Recording Overview Falls among older adults are the leading cause of preventable injury. Strategies are known to reduce the prevalence of falls among older adults. These strategies include referral pathways and evidence-based tools (programs and assessments). This webinar will describe existing efforts to reduce falls in […]

Access the Huddle Recording The Great Plains Quality Innovation Network team will host a ‘Huddle’ after each Project TeleEcho – Geriatric and Age Friendly Care session hosted by the University of North Dakota. These huddles will further the discussion on how each topic relates to the 4Ms framework and how to incorporate into your area […]

Access the presentation Access the Recording What is the most important conversation that we should be having, but avoid at all cost? It is the conversation about how we want to live until the last day of our life, part of the advance care planning process. In this COVID pandemic, more people are facing their […]

Prioritizing the Mental Wellbeing of Youth in the Black Hills August 12, 2021 | 12:00 PM CT ⇒ Best Practice Briefs have been recorded and can be accessed on the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care Web site. The Community Health Center of the Black Hills recognized a need for mental health care for youth […]

Are you struggling to have productive conversations with family members, loved ones and employees on the benefit of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine? Have you relayed data and facts, used pressure tactics and mandates and still hitting road blocks? If so, have you considered motivational interviewing? ⇒ Access the Presentation Access the Recording Motivational interviewing allows […]

Considering Tribal Culture within the Care Plan August 26, 2021 | 12:00 PM CT ⇒ Best Practice Briefs have been recorded and can be accessed on the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care Web site. Families and communities commonly recognize major events or transitions based on their cultural background. These pivotal traditions and ceremonies are […]

Spectra Support on a Case-by-Case Basis September 2, 2021 | 12:00 PM CT ⇒ Best Practice Briefs have been recorded and can be accessed on the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care Web site. Spectra Health has fully embraced its integrated model by including social services within the health care team and expectation of care […]

Access the Presentation | Access the Recording → Monument Health Mobility Audit Tool → Monument Health Patient Commitment Letter The South Dakota Fall Prevention Coalition’s mission is to cultivate collaboration to reduce falls by increasing knowledge and implementing evidence-based fall prevention solutions for older adults.  Fall Prevention Awareness Week, held September 20 – 24, 2021, […]

Individuals experiencing acute or chronic health conditions may engage with and receive prescriptions from multiple healthcare professionals. Tracking all medication, including over-the-counter options, is essential for preventing adverse drug events. The local pharmacist is often the common denominator and an easily accessible resource for additional education and guidance. Community pharmacies across the Dakotas are enhancing […]