Public Observances
CDC Guidance: To Mask or Not To Mask?
We are hoping to clarify the masking requirements for healthcare providers in various healthcare settings. According to CDC Guidance (February 2, 2022) the following applies. Health Care Providers (HCPs) who are up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccine and...
Building a Team of Patient Advocates at the Center for Family Medicine
Trying to understand an acute or chronic health concern can be confusing. Lacking transportation or money for prescription medication adds to the frustration. Melissa Nielsen is building a team of patient advocates by integrating community health workers (CHWs) at...
Great Plains QIN Webinar: Behavioral Health in the Dakotas – Panel Discussion I July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT The United States is...
Training Opportunities | NDSU Center for Immunization Research and Education
The North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education (CIRE, pronounced seer-ee) addresses trends in vaccine coverage through research and education and find ways to improve vaccine acceptance and immunization rates in children and adults....
The Long-Term Impacts of COVID and Long-Hauler Symptoms
Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as post-COVID conditions (PCC) or long COVID. Post-COVID conditions can include a wide range of ongoing health problems; these...
June 16 Kicks Off National Nursing Assistants Week: Kindness in Action
Celebrating 45 years as a professional organization for nursing assistants and other direct care workers in long-term care. Nursing Assistant (NAs) are key players in the lives of those who are receiving care; they deserve a sincere thank you and recognition for their...
NDSU CIRE Webinar: The Crucial Role of Nurses in Vaccine Decisions I July 13, 2022
Bringing the Experts to You: A Webinar Series on Vaccines Join the NDSU Center for Immunization Research and Education (CIRE) for a free webinar on why nurses play a crucial role in patients’ vaccine decisions and how they can be vaccine champions in their community....
Keeping Our Team and Workplaces Safe: National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month, an annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace. For more than 25 years, the National Safety Council (NSC) has provided resources to highlight leading causes of preventable injury and death so people can...
The CMS National Quality Strategy: A Person-Centered Approach to Improving Quality
The CMS National Quality Strategy: A Person-Centered Approach to Improving Quality explores the role of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in improving health outcomes and healthcare quality, and the challenges that have been exacerbated due to the...
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=""...