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GPQIN April 2023 Calendar of Events
Below is a compilation of Great Plains Quality Innovation Network’s education offerings for April 2023. With a focus on improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of healthcare, we have quite a few exciting opportunities for healthcare professionals and...
Online & In-The-Know – Immunization 101: What You Need to Know I April 18, 2023
During the next Online & In-The-Know, Immunize South Dakota president, Andrea Polkinghorn, will share a little bit of everything you need to know about immunizations. Polkinghorn will cover topics such as the history of vaccines, vaccine development, common...
Nursing Homes: Trauma Informed Care (F699) and Comprehensive Care Plans (F656)
Attention nursing home partners: A resident’s care plan must reflect the individual resident’s needs and preferences and align with the resident’s cultural identity and interventions for trauma survivors. This requirement is better explained below and we are here to...
My Life Check® I Good Habits Build Better Health
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to forget the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, the American Heart Association has developed a tool called My Life Check, which can help people assess their overall health and take steps to improve it. My...
National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16 I Let’s Talk About It
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is an initiative to encourage people to talk and express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be. This year we recognize NHDD on April 16. It’s important...
The Impact of the Discharge Process: The Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Every year millions of patients are readmitted to hospitals, and many of those stays could have been prevented. The Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit, funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, can help hospitals reduce readmission rates by...
Great Plains QIN Webinar: Let’s Advance Health Equity Together | April 11, 2023
This webinar is an opportunity to learn from North Dakota and South Dakota leaders who are working toward attaining the highest level of health for all. Join our efforts as we work to better understand that equitable health outcomes are quality and safety issues....
Inaugural CMS Health Equity Conference | June 7 – 8, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inaugural Health Equity Conference registration is now open. Reserve your spot today. June 7th - 8th | 8:00 AM to 5:00 p.m. (CST) The two-day conference will bring together leaders in health equity from various...
CLAS Standards: Addressing Cultural and Communication Barriers – How Do You Measure Up?
CLAS is an acronym for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS). CLAS helps your organization take into account cultural health beliefs, preferred languages, health literacy levels, and communication needs. The National CLAS Standards were developed...
How Can We Help Someone Dependent on Opioids Who No Longer Wants To Be?
During our March Friday Focus 4 Health Series, we have talked a lot about strategies for opioid misuse and best practices. We have touched on how easy it is for someone to become dependent on these medications and have accidental overdoses. Our team has also provided...