QIO News Posts
Prescription for Health Tool Available
Great Plains QIN is partnering with communities throughout the region to unite stakeholders, consumers and healthcare providers to improve communication and care coordination – resulting in reduced hospital admissions, readmissions and medication harm. A team at Great...
Starting The Quitting Journey Today
It’s never too late to quit smoking. Quitting smoking NOW improves an individuals' health and reduces their risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease and other smoking-related illnesses. At this time of year, we know that many smokers make a new years' resolution...
Updated Map Shows CDC’s Investments to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is committed to protecting people and the future of the healthcare, veterinary and agriculture industries from the threat of antibiotic resistance. CDC just released new data in its Antibiotic Resistance (AR)...
Making Long-Term Care a Home
The article below was originally published in the January 2019 issue of the South Dakota Medicine Journal published by the South Dakota State Medical Association. Author: Stephan Schroeder, MD, CMD, CMQ Medical Director, South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care Our...
Antibiotic Stewardship Tools Available
The Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Assessment and Promotion Program (ASAP) provides long-term care facilities and acute care hospitals with resources to promote appropriate antibiotic use, improve patient outcomes and prevent antibiotic resistance. The ASAP site...
Move Your Way Toolkit Updated
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has some additions to their Move Your Way Toolkit based on the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. We all know regular exercise is good for you and it can help you lose weight. Many Americans do not get...
Prescribe with Confidence: Implementing the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aims to save lives and prevent prescription opioid misuse, Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and overdose by equipping providers with the knowledge, tools and guidance they need. The CDC's Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids...
The Flu Does Not Discriminate
An estimated 80,000 Americans died of the flu or flu-related complications last winter, according to estimates from the CDC. The flu does not discriminate, it can be dangerous for anyone. Charlie Hinderliter wasn't opposed to the flu shot. He didn't have a problem...
Impacting Patient Experience: Positive Impressions for Positive Outcomes
Healthcare is personal. Any individual in need of healthcare services becomes vulnerable. The level of comfort and confidence relayed by healthcare professionals at every stage of care can impact positive health outcomes. Long waits, big words and confusing bills may...
PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor Mobile App for Vaccine Providers
The PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor mobile app helps vaccination providers quickly and easily determine which pneumococcal vaccines a patient needs and when. The app incorporates recommendations for all ages so physicians, family physicians, pediatricians and pharmacists alike...