Improving Cardiac Care
Promoting effective prevention and treatment of chronic diseaseImproving Cardiac Health & Reducing Disparities
Heart disease and stroke are the first- and fourth-leading causes of death, respectively, in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fifty percent of men and 64 percent of women who die suddenly of heart disease have no previous symptoms. Knowing the warning signs for both heart disease and stroke is vital to helping prevent death.
Specifically, we are partnering with providers in the home health and physician office settings, as well as patients, families and stakeholders by:
- Offering resources and assistance on preventive cardiovascular best practices – the ABCS (Aspirin Therapy, Blood Pressure Control, Cholesterol Control and Smoking Cessation)
- Facilitating home health agency participation in the national Home Health Cardiovascular Data Registry
- Assisting physician clinics with the Quality Payment Program (QPP)
- Engaging and extending the invitation to participate in Learning and Action Networks (LANs)
- Empowering individuals to make heart-healthy choices
Cardiac Care News
News
World Stroke Day | #GreaterThan Challenge
Improper Cuff Size Leading To Inaccurate Blood Pressure Readings at Home
Updated Community Data Reports [Q1 2024]: Addressing Gaps, Achieving Growth and Quality Improvement
South Dakota Tobacco Control Program Webinar Series on Tobacco Cessation
Training Events
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Million Hearts® Resources
Cardiac Care Resources
2018 Alignment of Cardiac Health with the Quality Payment Program
External Resources
American Heart Association Go Red for Women
American Heart Association Know Diabetes by Heart™ Professional Education Podcast Series
CDC Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attach
CDC Life After a Heart Attack
CDC Vital Signs
CDC YouTube Video: How to Prevent a Million Heart Attacks and Strokes
Go4Life - National Institute on Aging
Medicare Cardiovascular Disease Screenings
Million Hearts Campaign Tools and Resources
Million Hearts Initiative Infographic
The Heart Truth Program
World Heart Federation
South Dakota Heart Disease State Plan
Aspirin
Blood Pressure
External Resources
American Heart Association The Facts About High Blood Pressure
BeMedWise Toolkits for Older Adults
BMJ Talk Medicine Hypertension - Everything You Need To Know About The New 2017 AHA/ACC Guidelines
FDA Educational Resources: Ensuring Safe Use of Medicine
FDA Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults
Medication Management Pocket Cards Prescription for Health Checklist
NHLBI Guide to Lowereing Your Blood Pressure with Dash
SAMHSA Publications: As You Age...A Guide to Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol
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Cholesterol
Smoking Cessation
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Great Plains Quality Care Coalition
Our Vision: Through collaboration and partnership, we aspire to make healthcare in the Dakotas the best in the nation. We have partnered with committed nursing homes, community leaders and healthcare organizations to improve the care in our communities. Better together.