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.
Great Plains QIN Webinar: Infection Control in Respiratory Therapy Practices I June 21, 2022
Infection Control in Respiratory Therapy Practices June 21, 2022 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. CT [symple_button url="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6984494106536037132" color="blue" size="default" border_radius="3px" target="blank" rel="" icon_left=""...
National Commitment to Quality Awards; Three South Dakota Homes Recognized
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently announced the names of the 180 recipients of the 2022 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award. Three South Dakota homes received the honor. Avantara Arlington, Avantara...
Using Personalized Music | Music & Memory Results
Long-term care residents suffering from memory problems often feel isolated and lonely. Offering music chosen just for them, and played through headsets, has been shown to improve their mood, bringing smiles and even singing. Music unlocks an opportunity for everyone...
Infection Control Best Practices: Donning and Doffing Paper Doll Exercise
Education and training around proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential. We know knowledge gaps exist and proper techniques are not always implemented, especially when it comes to donning and doffing. If the appropriate protocol is not followed,...
Reducing Antipsychotic Medication Use: The Resident Prioritization Tool Can Help Identify Where to Start
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network recently updated its Antipsychotic Reduction Resident Prioritization Tool. This tool is designed to assist an interdisciplinary team to identify where to begin a gradual dose reduction of antipsychotic medications and which...
Reach for Resilience Webinar Series: Helpline for Healthcare Workers
The webinar series will host national authors and researchers to train and support healthcare professionals to increase resilience, self-care, well-being and decrease burnout and the risk of the mental health conditions. [symple_button...
Reach for Resilience Healthcare Leader Series: Culture Change – Fostering a Resilient Workplace
The purpose of this Webinar Series is to equip and enhance the skill sets of healthcare leaders in addressing their employee’s mental well-being and burnout. [symple_button url="https://sanfordhealth.formstack.com/forms/reach_for_resilience_webinar_providers"...
The North Dakota State University CIRE Education Sessions: COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Strategies and Lessons Learned
How to Have Productive Vaccine Conversations - Moving the Needle Towards Vaccine Acceptance Vaccines, particularly the COVID-19 vaccine, can be a polarizing and uncomfortable topic. Healthcare professionals are the most reliable source for vaccine-related information...
National Nurses Month I Week #4 Community Engagement
We are at the final week of National Nurses month. We have an opportunity to promote nurses’ invaluable contributions by engaging with our community members and educating them on what nurses do and the vital role they plan in our communities. It’s a great time to show...
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.