QIO News Posts
Newly Updated! Modules 5 & 8: CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff and Managers
Learn about the impact of dementia in caring for nursing home residents with COVID-19 and how to protect the emotional health of nursing home staff through this no-cost, updated Quality, Safety & Education Portal (QSEP) online training developed by the Centers for...
Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center: Cultural Humility, Power Sharing and Systems Thinking Workshops
The The Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center (RM-PHTC) is hosting several workshops this week; cultural humility, power sharing and systems thinking are the workshop themes. Registration is limited to participants from Colorado, Utah, North Dakota, South...
Immunize South Dakota Webinar: Pertussis and How To Prevent It | June 25, 2024
Join Immunize South Dakota for the next Online & in-the-know session focusing on pertussis and the vaccines that prevent it. With an increase in cases nationally, this webinar is perfectly timed to help improve immunization rates and the health of the communities....
Roadmap to Better Care: Tribal Version Updated
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) and Division of Tribal Affairs (DTA) recently shared the newly updated Coverage to Care (C2C) Roadmap to Better Care: Tribal Version, to better address the specific health needs of...
South Dakota Department of Health: Tobacco Control Orientation Toolkit
The South Dakota Department of Health – Tobacco Control Program recently updated the Tobacco Control Orientation Toolkit. This is a self-guided tutorial that provides the information and resources necessary to understand why tobacco use is considered the #1...
In Case You Missed It: Use of Pharmacogenomics as a Medication Optimization Strategy | Recording Available
Pharmacogenomic testing is a form of genetic testing that helps predict how an individual will respond to certain medications based on their genetic makeup. It involves analyzing variations in genes that affect drug metabolism, efficacy, and potential adverse...
The Annual Wellness Visit…Want to Learn More? Upcoming Noridian Learning Event | June 27
There has been a shift toward focusing on more preventive measures in health care. This can be seen with Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, which have emerged as an element in promoting overall health and well-being among Medicare patients. Is your organization...
June is Men’s Health Month: Be the Source for Better Health
June is Men’s Health Month! This annual observance encourages men and boys to be proactive in their health by implementing healthy living decisions. This year, the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority (OMH) is focusing on improving...
Become A Health Equity Training Initiative Leader
Reminder: The North Dakota Health Equity Training Initiative modules are still available. There are nine modules on health equity-related topics; the training is offered at no charge. Each training is available for continuing education contact hours (CEU) approved by...
In Case you Missed It | National Health Equity Grand Rounds – Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance
The National Health Equity: Grand Rounds hosted an event, Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance. The series was a platform for critical national conversations about complex topics in healthcare, designed to eliminate the root causes of present-day health...