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Protect Yourself, Your Community and Loved Ones from C. diff Infections

Protect Yourself, Your Community and Loved Ones from C. diff Infections

​​C. diff is a spore-forming, gram-positive anaerobic bacillus that is a common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. According to the CDC, C. diff infection is estimated to cause almost half a million infections in the United States each year. Most cases of C....

The Great American Smokeout I A Chance To Make a Difference

The Great American Smokeout I A Chance To Make a Difference

In honor of the Great American Smokeout®, Great Plains QIN wants to highlight both North Dakota and South Dakota Quitlines, Healtcare providers can make referrals or patients and family members can access these tobacco treatment services.   In North Dakota...

World Diabetes Day: Better Care Through Better Understanding

World Diabetes Day: Better Care Through Better Understanding

November 14 is World Diabetes Day (WDD), a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about diabetes, promoting prevention, and improving care for those living with the condition. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and...

Great Plains QIN LAN Event: Solutions to Isolation and Loneliness I November 14, 2023

Great Plains QIN LAN Event: Solutions to Isolation and Loneliness I November 14, 2023

The need for solutions to social isolation and loneliness has never been greater. Solutions consist of developing communities and teams that are cognizant of such solutions nurture a social construct of personal empowerment. An organization that values social...

Can You Treat a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Without Antibiotics?

Can You Treat a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Without Antibiotics?

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) have emerged as a significant healthcare concern, causing discomfort, disrupting daily life, and posing potential complications, necessitating a deeper understanding of why they have become a pressing problem. Normally, we are quick to...

North Dakota Project Firstline | NEW Training Resources

North Dakota Project Firstline | NEW Training Resources

Project Firstline is an infection control training collaborative between the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). North Dakota Project Firstline offers virtual trainings, newsletters and...

November Focus 4 Health Series | TeamSTEPPS® – Improving Communication and Teamwork Skills

November Focus 4 Health Series | TeamSTEPPS® – Improving Communication and Teamwork Skills

™™ Join our November Focus 4 Health Series: TeamSTEPPS®. During this Series, we will discuss TeamSTEPPS, an evidenced-based set of teamwork tools that are aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving communication and teamwork skills among healthcare teams,...