QIO News Posts
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Released
The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and several other health organizations released a comprehensive new guideline with recommendations regarding the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hypertension. Everyone, even people with normal blood...
Improving Admission Medication Reconciliation with Pharmacists in the Emergency Department
Improving admission medication reconciliation with pharmacists or pharmacy technicians in the emergency department: a randomised controlled trial. Among hospitalized patients, Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) are a common and serious source of patient harm. Medication...
Celebrating World Diabetes Day
Recognizing the growing number of individuals with diabetes and the specific concern for women's rights regarding health, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), established November 14 as World Diabetes...
November 16: Great American Smokeout
Great American Smokeout November 16, 2017 Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society’s ‘Great American Smokeout’ event. You can encourage your patients or someone you know to use the date as an...
Improving Lives through Better Choices with Love INC
Individuals living in poverty struggle to maintain the basic daily needs of food, clothing and shelter. Those with pre-diabetes or diabetes have the added challenge of managing a chronic illness. Love in the Name of Christ (Love INC) is a volunteer organization based...
November is Home Care and Hospice Month
Celebrating Home Care and Hospice Caregivers The month of November is Home Care and Hospice Month. Thousands of home care and hospice professionals across the nation are honored for the key role they play in our healthcare system. Did you know: More than 12 million...
CDC Announces New Sepsis Resources
Get Ahead of Sepsis has released new materials to help patients and healthcare professionals act fast if sepsis is suspected, including: 1. Conversation Starter for Patients: Questions and answers to use with your doctor or nurse 2. Pocket Guides for Healthcare...
New Tool to Evaluate Best Practices Related to High-Alert Medications
High-Alert Medication Safety Self-Assessment The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has introduced a new tool to help hospitals, long-term care facilities and certain outpatient facilities evaluate their best practices related to high-alert medications,...
Beware of Diabetes: Check Your Blood
Vampires and zombies are very familiar with blood. As American Diabetes Month begins these Halloween characters are the perfect reminders for those at risk of developing diabetes to check blood glucose levels. The growing number of individuals living with diabetes is...
NEW! Clinician’s Reference: Stool-Based Tests For Colorectal Cancer Screening
The least invasive, least expensive form of Colorectal Cancer (CRC) screening uses annual home stool tests, also known as Fecal Occult blood tests (FOBT) or fecal immunochemical tests (FIT). If done yearly and with good follow-up, FIT or FOBT can prevent colorectal...