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North Dakota and South Dakota Hospitals Recognized for Heart Disease and Stroke Care Improvements
Twenty-five hospitals in North Dakota and South Dakota are among the more than 3,000 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® and other programs to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke....
Surviving Sepsis: What Happens Afterwards?
Most people who survive sepsis make a full recovery, but it can take time and may involve long-term physical and emotional effects. These effects are sometimes called post-sepsis syndrome, a condition that affects up to 50% of sepsis survivors. It’s important to...
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): A Growing Threat to Our Elderly Patients
A recent global study spanning 204 countries revealed a startling truth: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are on the rise.¹ This alarming trend is directly linked to increasing life expectancy as older individuals are significantly more susceptible to these infections....
RSV Across the Ages: Immunizations to Protect Older Adults, Infants, and Young Children | NDSU CIRE Webinar – August 19 and 20, 2024
As part of North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Center for Immunization Research and Education (CIRE) new monthly webinar series, Boost Your Knowledge: Empowering Providers to Make Confident Vaccine Recommendations, Drs.Tracie Newman and Elizabeth Skoy will review...
Great Plains QIN LAN Event: Sepsis in the Dakotas: Prevention, Identification, Treatment | August 20, 2024
Sepsis is a life-threatening complication that occurs when the body’s response to an infection becomes overwhelming. Sepsis can be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections, and it can lead to organ failure, septic shock and death. In North Dakota...
August 31 Is International Overdose Awareness Day | #Together We Can
Overdose is a crisis that knows no boundaries. It can impact individuals from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status. This year's theme for International Overdose Awareness Day is "Together We Can" and highlights the collective power of...
In Case You Missed It | Decreasing Stigma & Increasing Access: Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Communities
On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Great Plains QIN hosted a Webinar in partnership with the Opioid Response Network. This one-hour webinar highlighted the importance of screening for Opioid Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder, an overview of MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use...
NHSN Weekly Reporting – Noncompliance Fines Can Add Up Quickly!
The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) is the nation’s most widely used healthcare-acquired infection (HAI) tracking system. The system provides data needed to identify problem areas and a means to measure the progress of prevention efforts. There is no cost to...
National Immunization Awareness Month: Highlighting the Value of Connections
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). NIAM raises the awareness about why vaccines are important for people of all ages and how they can help prevent serious, sometimes deadly, diseases and illnesses. During NIAM, Great Plains QIN will be sharing...
Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health In Nursing Facilities | Upcoming Training Opportunities
The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health In Nursing Facilities has a few new trainings offering ACCME and/or NAB Credit available throughout August. All of the trainings are free to attend. They will be partnering with AMDA to cover topics like Managing...