Great Plains Quality Innovation Network
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.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): CLAS Standard 7
Is your organization meeting the National CLAS Standard 7? Standard 7 | Ensure the competence of individuals providing language assistance services clearly and in their preferred language, verbally and in writing. Purpose | Standard 7 helps to provide accurate and...
High-Risk Medicines: Facts for Consumers I GPQIN New Tool
High-risk medicines have been proven to be safe and effective. However, these medicines can cause serious injury if a mistake happens while taking them. It is very important for individuals to know about these high-risk medications and take them exactly as directed....
GPQIN Webinar – Diagnosis and Assessment of Urinary Tract Infections | July 25, 2023
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. This presentation will be...
NDSU CIRE Webinar: Vaccines Under the Microscope – How Can We Know They are Safe? | July 26, 2023
Attend this free Webinar, hosted by the NDSU Center for Immunization Research and Education (CIRE) Program. Paul Carson, MD, FACP, will share more about vaccine safety surveillance systems and the approach to ensure vaccine safety in the United States. July 26, 2023...
National Stakeholder Call with CMS Administrator I July 18, 2023
Join Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team for an update on CMS’ recent accomplishments and how their cross-cutting initiatives are advancing CMS' Strategic Plan and an opportunity to learn...
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): CLAS Standard 6
Is your organization meeting the National CLAS Standard 6? Standard 6 | Inform all individuals of the availability of language assistance services clearly and in their preferred language, verbally and in writing. Purpose | Standard 6 helps to inform individuals with...
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...
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.