Great Plains Quality Innovation Network

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Quality Experts

Our team of subject matter experts offers technical assistance, tailored education, best practices, tools and resources for healthcare organizations and Medicare consumers. We look forward to serving as your quality improvement expert, partner and resource in the journey towards improvement.

Our Commitment

We aim to achieve better health care, improved health, safer care and lower healthcare costs. Our team works in conjunction with state partners, while pooling resources and common elements into an organization that can best serve the needs of healthcare providers and Medicare consumers across the region.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – October 28, 2023

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – October 28, 2023

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. A variety of print and digital resource are...

Free at Home COVID-19 Tests Kits Available  

Free at Home COVID-19 Tests Kits Available  

At home over the counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostics tests can show if you have an active COVID-19 infection. These tests are FDA authorized for self-testing, without a prescription, and available online or at local stores.  Beginning September 25, every U.S household...

Teach-Back I Effective Communication and Understanding

Teach-Back I Effective Communication and Understanding

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reports that as much as 80 percent of the medical information patients receive during their office appointments is forgotten immediately, and nearly half of the information retained is incorrect. Even those with...

Recovery Reinvented | Putting An End To Shame And Stigma

Recovery Reinvented | Putting An End To Shame And Stigma

Recovery Reinvented is a movement to end the shame and stigma surrounding the disease of addiction in North Dakota. The experience was hosted by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum. The event took place at Minot State University in Minot,...

NEW Episodes: Q-Tips For Your Ears Podcast

NEW Episodes: Q-Tips For Your Ears Podcast

Looking for health care information and quality resources? We added a few more episodes to our new podcast series: Q-Tips For Your Ears. This podcast is designed for everyone – healthcare professionals, patients and family members; sharing basic healthcare information...

Naloxone Saves Lives. Take Our Training Today.

Naloxone Saves Lives. Take Our Training Today.

Great Plains Quality Innovation Network developed this Naloxone training for ANYONE interested in learning more about how Naloxone can be used to save a life. This 20-minute training provides an overview of the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, three different...

October Focus 4 Health Series: A Culture of Safety | Register Today

October Focus 4 Health Series: A Culture of Safety | Register Today

We have moved our Focus 4 Health Sessions to Wednesdays at 12:15 – 12:45 pm CT Join our October Focus 4 Health Series: A Culture of Safety During this Series, we will discuss strategies to: Achieve consistent, safe operations in recognition of high-risk organizational...

Healthcare Quality Week: Quality Care and Patient Safety Matters

Healthcare Quality Week: Quality Care and Patient Safety Matters

The Great Plains QIN team proudly supports the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) and those around the world in celebrating Healthcare Quality Week; working to raise awareness of the positive impacts that skilled healthcare quality professionals are...

Alzheimer’s Disease: Suspicions and Delusions

Alzheimer’s Disease: Suspicions and Delusions

A person with Alzheimer's may become suspicious of those around them, even accusing others of theft, infidelity or other improper behavior. While accusations can be hurtful, remember that the disease is causing these behaviors and try not to take offense. What to...

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.