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Lakotan Lands & Identities Traveling Seminar: A Workshop on Wheels
Earlier this Summer, members of our Great Plains QIN team were fortunate to travel through a small portion of the traditional home lands of the Lakota people and participate in the Lakota Lands & Identities Traveling Seminar hosted by the Community Healthcare...
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Tips for Summer Gatherings
With school out, summer officially begins with backyard barbecues and weekend camping, weddings and anniversaries, car shows, art in the park and July 4 celebrations. Many families look forward to the activity and excitement, but for those with a loved one living with...
CMS Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff and Management
Reminder for nursing home team members: CMS online training series: CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff and Management (also referred to as the CMS Designated Scenario-Based Training [SBT] or CMS Quality, Safety and Education Portal [QSEP]...
Continuing the Conversation: July 13 Session – Implicit Bias
Continuing the Conversation: A webinar series focused on the interdependent components to achieving health equity. We will feature leaders and subject matter experts across the Dakotas to share their expertise, personal experiences, best practices and application...
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): CLAS Standard 5
Is your organization meeting the National CLAS Standard 5? Standard 5 | Offer language assistance to individuals who have limited English proficiency and/or other communication needs, at no cost to them, to facilitate timely access to all health care and services....
Register for Friday Focus 4 Health July Series I Multi-Visit Patients (MVPs) – Reducing Preventable ED Visits
The Friday Focus 4 Health July Series begins on July 7, 2023 Multi-Visit Patients (MVPs) – Reducing Preventable ED Visits | 12:15 – 12:45 pm CT Our Friday Focus 4 Health Series is intended to jump start or augment your current quality improvement efforts. Participants...
Immunizations Facts For Consumers I New Great Plains QIN Tool
According to CDC, influenza and pneumonia are the 13th leading cause of death in the United States, claiming 41,917 lives. However, this can be prevented with the use of vaccinations. In an effort to educate and empower consumers, Great Plains QIN released...
ANA Webinar I Overcoming Obstacles to a Successful Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Program
It is crucial for nurse leaders to prioritize the development and implementation of a successful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program in their institution. This endeavor offers numerous benefits, such as increased employee satisfaction, reduced turnover...
Community Data Reports: A Snapshot for Addressing Gaps, Achieving Growth and Quality Improvement
The Great Plains QIN team strives to improve healthcare quality and patient outcomes. We work with partners and community coalitions to identify areas for improvement, which include reducing avoidable hospital admissions and readmissions, including those caused by...
In Case You Missed It: Chronic Kidney Disease…Prevent, Manage and Protect Kidney Health | Friday Focus 4 Health
We recently concluded our June Friday Focus 4 Health Series: Chronic Kidney Disease…Prevent, Manage and Protect Kidney Health. Our June Friday Focus 4 Health Series provided an in-depth look at this topic and strategies for improvement. Week One: Chronic Kidney...