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.
Continuing the Conversation: June 14 Session – Health Literacy
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): The Principal Standard
Is your organization meeting the Principal Standard for CLAS? Standard 1 | Provide effective, equitable, understandable, respectful, and quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health...
North Dakota Medicaid Renewal Forms Needed to Continue Coverage
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is urging North Dakotans who receive ND Medicaid renewal forms, also known as review forms, to complete and return them to a human service zone office within 30 days to ensure continued coverage, if they still qualify. On...
In Case You Missed It: Up Your Protection From Infections | Friday Focus 4 Health
We recently concluded our May Friday Focus 4 Health Series: Up Your Protection From Infections. In case you were unable to attend and would like to access the recordings and training sessions, please visit the Friday Focus 4 Health Web page. According to the Centers...
Medicine Safety Tips for Consumers: New Tool Developed by Great Plains QIN
In an effort to enhance medication safety and empower individuals in their healthcare journey, the Great Plains QIN team has developed a tool that provides guidance on how to be smart and safe when it comes to taking medicines. [symple_button...
Q-Tips For Your Ears I Five New Episodes
Looking for health care information and quality resources? We added a few more episodes to our podcast series: Q-Tips For Your Ears. This podcast is designed for everyone – healthcare professionals, patients and family members; sharing basic healthcare information on...
June 2023 Calendar of Events
Below is a compilation of Great Plains Quality Innovation Network’s education offerings for June 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...
Falls Are a Leading Cause of Avoidable Injury
Falls continue to be a significant health concern for older adults, often leading to serious injuries and a decline in overall well-being. Recognizing the need to prioritize the safety and quality of life for seniors, communities, healthcare professionals, and...
Continuing the Conversation: May 31 Session – Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health
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.