QIO News Posts
Ensuring Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Treatment through the Care Continuum Webinar Series
More than 1 million Medicare beneficiaries had a diagnosis of opioid use disorder in 2020.1 However, fewer than 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries with an opioid use disorder (OUD) diagnosis received medication to treat this condition. In addition, the number of patients...
Opioid Utilization in Hospice and Palliative Care: Compassionate Pain Care Has to be Individualized
Addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of dying patients includes management of their pain. But how have increasing concerns and policies that target opioid misuse impacted their pain management options? The American Medical Association...
Reducing Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Homes
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) can cause more problems than just pain or discomfort. They can contribute to falls, delirium and can even lead to sepsis. It's important to know what signs and symptoms to look for in your residents, but more importantly you need to...
A Snapshot of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services in the Dakotas
Cardiac rehabilitation services hold significant value in improving the health outcomes and quality of life for individuals who have experienced cardiac events or have heart-related conditions. Cardiac rehabilitation services provide a comprehensive approach to...
Correctional Settings and Drug-Related Risks: The ONE Program Can Help!
Opioid and other drug-related toxicities continue to plague us. Individuals who are or recently were incarcerated are at very high risk of drug diversion, medication nonadherence, drug misuse and overdose upon their release. The ONE (the opioid and naloxone education)...
Oral Health To Prevent Pneumonia in Healthcare Settings
Pneumonia is the one of the most common healthcare-associated infection in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), non-ventilator healthcare associated pneumonia (NV-HAP) is estimated to make up 65% of all...
In Case You Missed It | Decoding Dialysis: Improving Care Across the Continuum for Patients with Kidney Disease
Are you wanting to better understand the health care challenges of dialysis patients and opportunities for enhanced care coordination for these individuals? What role does the End State Renal Disease (ESRD) Network have in quality improvement for dialysis facilities?...
During a Cardiac Emergency – Every Second Counts. Are You Prepared?
According to the American Red Cross, more than 1,600 people suffer from cardiac arrest each day in the United States. That means every day someone near you may need your help at any moment. During a cardiac emergency, every second...every minute that passes without...
Tobacco Cessation Intervention for Behavioral Health Providers | May 29, 2024
Commercial tobacco use is still the number one cause of preventable death and individuals with behavioral health conditions and substance abuse disorders have significantly higher rates of tobacco use in comparison to the overall population. Tobacco Use Disorder is...
Navigating Medication Errors: Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of Patients
Medication error procedures in healthcare facilities are critical for ensuring patient safety. According to the National Library of Medicine, 7,000 to 9,000 people die due to a medication error. Therefore, it is crucial to follow and adhere to medication prescribing...