Back to Basics: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Fall Reduction
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, […]
The Pharmacist: An Invaluable Community Resource
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 […]
Diabetes Lunch and Learn Series: Diabetes Screening and Prevention
Individuals served by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across the country routinely experience the strain of limited healthcare access due to geographic, financial or cultural barriers. The added pressures of social isolation and job insecurity during the pandemic magnified the struggle for those trying to manage a chronic health condition. According to the National Association […]
Diabetes Lunch and Learn Series: A Review of Evidence Based and Clinical Guidelines in Treatment of Diabetes
Individuals served by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across the country routinely experience the strain of limited healthcare access due to geographic, financial or cultural barriers. The added pressures of social isolation and job insecurity during the pandemic magnified the struggle for those trying to manage a chronic health condition. According to the National Association […]
Diabetes Lunch and Learn Series: Diabetes Self-Management Best Practices and Resources
Individuals served by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across the country routinely experience the strain of limited healthcare access due to geographic, financial or cultural barriers. The added pressures of social isolation and job insecurity during the pandemic magnified the struggle for those trying to manage a chronic health condition. According to the National Association […]
Bismarck-Mandan Area Quality Care Coalition Meeting
Bismarck, North Dakota | Community Coalition Meeting Palliative Care: How to Work with Patients in All Settings to Honor Their Healthcare Choices Presenter: Nancy Joyner, RN, MS, CNS-BC, APRN, ACHPN, President Honoring Choices November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month The GPQIN Quality Care Coalition meetings provide the opportunity for participants to engage with […]
Great Plains QIN Webinar: Cross-Cutting Strategies to Improve Infection Prevention & Control | November 16
Attend this Webinar to explore cross-cutting strategies to improve infection prevention and control. The Great Plains QIN team will explain how to use the performance tracking tool in your auditing/surveillance program and how to improve and/or implement competency and observation activities in your organization. Presenters will also highlight applicable resources, tools and events on the […]
Diabetes Lunch and Learn Series: Engaging Tribal Communities in Addressing Health Disparities
Individuals served by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across the country routinely experience the strain of limited healthcare access due to geographic, financial or cultural barriers. The added pressures of social isolation and job insecurity during the pandemic magnified the struggle for those trying to manage a chronic health condition. According to the National Association […]
Best Practice Brief: Extending Independent Living through Social Interaction
Real People, Real Processes, Real Success Creating connections among community resources and healthcare facilities provides a pathway for individuals to come full circle from a personal crisis to a personal transformation. Recognizing an individual in need and guiding them to the support services necessary to lift themselves from a desperate situation is a skill every […]
Great Plains QIN Webinar | Project Firstline: Cleaning is More than a Swiffer and Mr. Clean
Access the Presentation (please note; some of the images from the presentation have been removed) Access the Recording This webinar emphasized the importance of adhering to the basics of environmental cleaning and disinfection to promote patient and resident safety, staff wellness, and reduce healthcare acquired infections. Content is geared for environmental services workers, certified nurse […]