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.
Behind The Scenes: Project Firstline South Dakota
Cheri Fast, RN, BSN, CIC | South Dakota Project FirstLine Infection prevention and control is fundamental to safer care, improved health outcomes and a reduction in costs. Great Plains Quality Innovation Network (Great Plains QIN) and Project Firstline Leads in South...
Be On Alert: Diabetes Alert Day | Making Healthy Changes to Reverse Diabetes
Diabetes Alert Day is recognized every fourth Tuesday of March. In the United States, approximately 96 million adults have prediabetes, yet most people are unaware they have it. The good news is prediabetes is reversible! Without making healthy changes, a person with...
Updated List of High-Risk Medical Conditions for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the list of certain underlying medical conditions that are associated with a higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes. Additional disabilities included within this list are primary immunodeficiency and...
Virtual ECHO Series – Building Resilience: Maintaining Quality Care in Nursing Homes During COVID
Passing along information on a wonderful learning opportunity hosted by the Great Plains – Mountain GWEP Consortium. This virtual ECHO Series, Building Resilience: Maintaining Quality Care in Nursing Homes During COVID, will be held on Wednesdays from March 2 – May 18...
Project Firstline Event for Healthcare Workers: New Educational Materials | March 16, 2022
To celebrate healthcare workers and to present Project Firstline’s new infection control educational materials, CDC is hosting a special launch event for the healthcare workforce. March 16, 2022 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT [button...
Great Plains QIN Webinar: Connecting the Dots | March 15, 2022
What do antibiotics, immunizations and sepsis have in common and why is it important to “Connect the Dots”? March 15, 2022 | 3:00 p.m. CT ...
Resiliency: Challenge to Take ACTION
Over the past couple of months, our team has provided education and resources for building relationships and resilience within healthcare organizations. We have gotten positive feedback and will continue to share topics and resources we believe are of value. We...
2022 Recommended Immunization Schedules Now Online
The 2022 ACIP Recommended Immunization Schedules were released this week. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated versions of the recommended U.S. immunization schedules for children, teens and adults. Several additional formats of the...
COVID-19: Updated Resources and Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides daily updates and guidance related to COVID-19 and vaccinations. We are highlighting a few below: COVID-19 Vaccination Trainings for new and experienced providers The training modules include how to prepare...
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.