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 Kelsey Olson | May 15, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
National Nurses Month (Week Three) focuses on professional development; an opportunity to focus on how you can excel and lead in your nursing career or inspire and help other nurses in their professional journey. When it comes to nursing, education does not stop when...
by Keri McDermott | Apr 18, 2023 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
We are reaching out in partnership and to support the Helpline Center in South Dakota. The Helpline Center is providing services in your community via 211. It is a free, 3-digit number people can call 24/7 for any kind of non-profit, social service, government and...
by Kelsey Olson | Mar 20, 2023 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
While most individuals work to avoid the emergency department others consider it a source of primary health care. When emergency services are overused, the cost of health care increases across the board. This series will explore strategies for encouraging proper use...
by Kelsey Olson | Mar 6, 2023 | Care Coordination, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Regular check-ups and early detection of heart issues can greatly reduce the risk of developing heart disease or suffering from a...
by Kelsey Olson | Aug 20, 2022 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Nursing Home Quality, Quality of Care Transitions
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join this free virtual education program to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the...
by Kelsey Olson | May 23, 2022 | Featured, Great Plains QIN, Hospitals, Nursing Home Quality, Public Observances, Quality of Care Transitions
We are at the final week of National Nurses month. We have an opportunity to promote nurses’ invaluable contributions by engaging with our community members and educating them on what nurses do and the vital role they plan in our communities. It’s a great time to show...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 25, 2021 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Events, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
This four-part webinar series will enhance cultural awareness and understanding of the Great Plains Tribes. Participants will be introduced to cultural customs, norms, protocols, and healing practices to help health care teams improve their delivery of care when...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 12, 2021 | Behavioral Health Outcomes, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Nursing Home Quality, Patient Safety, Public Observances, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
Personal health literacy is when individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services for health-related decisions for themselves and others. Complicated and unfamiliar words leave nearly nine out of ten American adults struggling to...
by Keri McDermott | Oct 12, 2021 | Antibiotic Stewardship, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Health Equity, Home Health, Hospitals, Medication Safety, Nursing Home Quality, Opioids, Patient Safety, Quality Care Coalition, Quality of Care Transitions
October 19, 2021 | 3:00 p.m. CT 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...
