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.
National Minority Health Month 2023 I Better Health Through Better Understanding
Every April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN)...
Pain Management Suite of Tools
There is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach for pain management. However, effective pain management is essential in improving patients' quality of life and promoting better health outcomes. Untreated or poorly managed pain can lead to chronic pain, reduced mobility,...
American Heart Association®: Virtual Pain Management Summit | March 16, 2023
Join American Heart Association® volunteer experts from across the country as they review pain management for older adults in the hospital setting, the role of pharmacists in inpatient pain management and health equity. Pain Management Summit March 16, 2023 • 12:00 –...
American Heart Association® Webinar: The Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Heart Failure I March 23, 2023
Join the American Heart Association® in an engaging rapid-fire webinar on The Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Heart Failure. Speakers will share their innovative research (Circulation: Heart Failure) that provided scientific insight into the relationship...
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center Offering $25 Heart Screenings
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Regular check-ups and early detection of heart issues can greatly reduce the risk of developing heart disease or suffering from a...
2023 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champions: Enter the Challenge
Hypertension is common and only about half of the 116 million U.S. adults with hypertension have it under control. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and even dementia. The good news is that hypertension is manageable and...
Reducing Avoidable Emergency Department Visits & Hospitalization Toolkit
Reducing the number of unnecessary hospital transfers is a national priority because Emergency Department (ED) transfers can result in unnecessary diagnostic tests and interventions, adverse events, increased health care expenditures, and physical and emotional...
GPQIN Webinar: Let’s Advance Health Equity Together | April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. CT 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...
GPQIN March 2023 Calendar of Events
Below is a compilation of Great Plains Quality Innovation Network's education offerings for March 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...
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.