by Keri McDermott | May 30, 2023 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Quality Care Coalition
Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. Addressing the drivers of health disparities, including the social determinants of health, structural racism, and rural health inequities, is the only way to truly achieve equitable health and well-being...
by Keri McDermott | May 26, 2023 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Thank you for attending the May 23, 2023 Webinar, Break the Chain of Nicotine Dependence, hosted by the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network. We hope you found the information shared valuable and applicable. A special thank you to our speakers – Molly Leis, MS,...
by Kelsey Olson | May 23, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
The Friday Focus 4 Health June Series begins on June 2, 2023 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)…Prevent, Manage and Protect Kidney Health | 12:15 – 12:45 pm CT Our Friday Focus 4 Health Series is intended to jump start or augment your current quality improvement efforts....
by Kelsey Olson | May 16, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Cardiac Care, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Covid-19, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Navigating the uncertainties of when to reach out for medical assistance can be a daunting challenge. The thin line between a minor concern and a potentially critical situation can leave somebody grappling with uncertainty, often unsure of when to call for help. The...
by Keri McDermott | May 15, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Monument Health Shares Their Quality Improvement Journey A person dies from sepsis every 2 minutes. Anyone can develop sepsis, a life-threatening, complex and challenging condition to manage. There are significant human and financial costs associated with it. Every...
by Kelsey Olson | May 15, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
June is National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s. Growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle habits. When possible, combine these...
by Kelsey Olson | May 15, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Cardiac Care, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition
Tobacco/Nicotine use is the single greatest preventable cause of disease and premature death in America today. Chronic nicotine use can increase sensitivity to pain and decrease pain tolerance over time. Nicotine has been found to interfere with the normal functioning...
by Keri McDermott | May 4, 2023 | Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Medication Safety, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
Thursday, May 25 | 10:00 am – 2:30 pm CT Clinical staff serving American Indian & Alaska Native people are invited to participate in the Effectively Integrating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services into Primary Care virtual training. Learn more. This...
by Keri McDermott | May 1, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition
May 23, 2023 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm CT Chronic nicotine use can increase sensitivity to pain and decrease pain tolerance over time. Nicotine has been found to interfere with the normal functioning of pain receptors in the brain, leading to alterations in pain processing and...
by Kelsey Olson | May 1, 2023 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Patient Safety
We are helping our partner, Dakota Geriatrics, by promoting educational offerings and training opportunities highlighted below. All opportunities, upcoming conferences and past events can be accessed by going to the Dakota Geriatrics website. Learn Geriatrics Through...
