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 […]
Best Practice Brief – Taking Control of Tobacco in South Dakota
Tobacco Control Program focuses on prevention, cessation, and education to reduce the impact of tobacco use. Specialized programs are used to reach South Dakota populations facing a higher proportion of […]
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: […]
Best Practice Brief – Call it Quits: SD Quitline Overview
Call it Quits: SD Quitline Overview Quitting cold turkey doesn’t work for everyone. The SD Quitline provides support and resources to guide individuals on the journey to freedom from tobacco […]
Best Practice Brief – Kick Start the Quit at Avera Addiction Care Center
Admitting the need for help is the first step toward recovery. Avera Addiction Care Center in Aberdeen focuses on treatment for the whole person to encourage and promote healing and […]
Best Practice Brief – Vape Video Challenge Promotes Peer Messaging
Teenagers experience peer pressure, and it can have significant consequences…some good and some bad. Engaging high school students in developing messages about the dangers of vaping using a video challenge […]
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 […]
Best Practice Brief – Quitting for Two is a Bright Start
Quitting for Two is a Bright Start A first-time pregnancy can be an equally exciting and overwhelming phase of life. Extra support and medical care is important for the health […]
Best Practice Brief – Refusing to Quit on Watertown {POSTPONED}
Gone are the days of ash trays and cigarettes in local restaurants and offices. Unfortunately, the fruity smell of nicotine vapors and smashed remains of electronic vaping devices in parking […]