Overview and Purpose: Vaccine hesitancy has been identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the ten threats to global health in 2019, potentially having broad implications reaching beyond the typical vulnerable populations. Ongoing surges of negative social media messages increase fear of negative health outcomes causing parents/patients to question the need for […]

Download presentation handout Hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs can reduce inappropriate antimicrobial use, length of stay, Clostridium difficile infection, rates of resistant infections and cost. Electronic health records (EHRs) have the potential to enhance antimicrobial stewardship enabling clinicians to more efficiently review pharmacy, microbiology, and clinical data. Leaders in antibiotic stewardship (ABS) from the Great Plains […]

Access the PowerPoint Presentation Immunization rates, including flu shots, have been dropping in recent years.  Beyond the primary care clinic, vaccinations are available at pharmacy locations in drug and grocery store chains across the state.  Consumers receiving vaccinations at these locations benefit from the convenience and incentives. With so many options, the state immunization registry […]

Most likely, dementia does not increase risk for COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus, just like dementia does not increase risk for flu. However, dementia-related behaviors, increased age and common health conditions that often accompany dementia may increase risk. For example, people with Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia may forget to […]

Caring for each other is a basic factor of life and especially important during this COVID-19 pandemic.  Whether you are a healthcare professional caring for patients or a family member caring for a loved one,  coping techniques can help relieve the high levels of stress and anxiety during a time of uncertainty. Access the Webinar […]

Access the PowerPoint Presentation 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 […]