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 18% of adults have low levels of vitamin D. Without enough vitamin D, bones may become weak and brittle over time. Other signs and symptoms […]
Great Plains QIN LAN Event: Using Plain Language – The CLAS-y Compliant Style of Healthcare Conversations and Communication | April 23, 2024
Over the past five decades, healthcare providers and healthcare systems have been tasked with providing increasingly complex medical care in a more equitable, cost-efficient, time-efficient – not to mention regulation-compliant – manner. During this Webinar, Dr. Kay Miller Temple offered information on how thinking about melding Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) goals with the […]
Great Plains QIN LAN Event: Decoding Dialysis; Improving Care Across the Continuum for Patients with Kidney Disease | May 21, 2024
Care of the patient living with end stage renal disease can be intimidating due to the complex interplay of dietary and fluid restrictions, medications, vascular access care, and dialysis treatments, often in the setting of other comorbid medical conditions. It is known that ESRD patients are high healthcare utilizers, so it is likely the majority […]
Ensuring Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Treatment through the Care Continuum Webinar Series
WebinarMore than 1 million Medicare beneficiaries had a diagnosis of opioid use disorder in 2020.1 However, fewer than 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries with an opioid use disorder (OUD) diagnosis received medication to treat this condition. In addition, the number of patients who stay in treatment after hospital discharge decrease drastically during the transition of […]
Great Plains QIN LAN Event: Use of Pharmacogenomics as a Medication Optimization Strategy | June 18, 2024
Pharmacogenomic testing is a form of genetic testing that helps predict how an individual will respond to certain medications based on their genetic makeup. It involves analyzing variations in genes that affect drug metabolism, efficacy, and potential adverse reactions. Access this Webinar recording for a better understanding of how a patient's genetic profile can help […]
South Dakota Partnership for Community Health Quarterly Meeting
WebinarJoin us for our quarterly Partnership for Community Health meetings; bringing together healthcare partners and stakeholders throughout the state to discuss issues and highlight programs that impact healthcare quality and outcomes in South Dakota. We look forward to connecting with you, adding value to the work you do and offering resources and tools to enhance […]
North Dakota Partnership for Community Health Quarterly Meeting
WebinarSepsis continues to be a leading cause of admissions and readmissions across the state. We hope you can join us for: A review of sepsis and risk factors that can cause it Discussion on opportunities for education to staff and community for prevention Discussion on opportunities for collaborations within the community An opportunity to share […]
Great Plains QIN LAN Event: Decreasing Stigma & Increasing Access: Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Communities
FreeThis one-hour webinar will discuss the importance of screening for Opioid Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder, an overview of MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder) and how it looks in a rural hospital/clinic and at a treatment facility. Presenters will also discuss how stigma impacts the treatment of substance use disorders. Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | […]
Great Plains QIN LAN Event: Sepsis Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention | August 20, 2024
Sepsis is a life-threatening complication that occurs when the body’s response to an infection becomes overwhelming. Sepsis can be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections, and it can lead to organ failure, septic shock and death. In North Dakota and South Dakota, sepsis is the #1 admission and readmission diagnosis. With sepsis, time […]
Thursday’s Boost Session With Your QIO | Nursing Homes in North Dakota and South Dakota
Register Here Thursdays @ 4:00 CT/3:00 MT For Nursing Home Staff in North Dakota and South Dakota Join Us. The Great Plains QIN team will provide updates, guidance, resources and education on topics pertinent for nursing homes, including infection prevention, NHSN reporting, CMS-initiatives and partner updates. An office hours format will follow for you to […]