QIO News Posts

Antibiotics save millions of lives each year.  Unfortunately, the misuse of antibiotics has led to antimicrobial resistance, which the CDC estimates is causing at least two million illnesses and 23,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. Antimicrobial...

The process of receiving healthcare services can be complicated and confusing. Colorectal cancer screening often requires appointment confirmation, transportation, medication and, everyone's favorite, bowel preparation. Receiving assistance from a screening...

Small changes can have a large-scale impact on day-to-day tasks.  Horizon Health Care, Inc., a network of federally qualified health centers serving South Dakota, used jelly beans to track progress on colorectal cancer screening during each phase of their quality...

Diabetes Alert Day is March 28, 2017 The American Diabetes Association Alert Day serves as a "wake-up call” to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes.The goal is to encourage individuals to join the movement to Stop Diabetes® by taking the...

The excitement and activity of New York City’s Time Square was the perfect venue for gathering the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) 80% by 2018 National Achievement Award winners to celebrate their success and promote the value of colorectal cancer...

According to Melodie Johnson, Director of Senior Services at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, their facility had a problem that needed confronting; recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). This issue was evidenced by a CASPER Quality Measure rate...

The Million Hearts® Action Guide series provides clinicians with evidence-based approaches for improving cardiovascular health. Each guide offers action steps and features proven tactics to help more Americans live heart-healthy, stroke-free lives. If improving your...

Have you implemented a process that has improved patient care or staff satisfaction? Are you working towards improving resident care in your home? Have you established a partnership in your community to improve care coordination? Have you formed a quality improvement...

The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) 80% by 2018 colorectal cancer screening initiative is bringing together more than 1,000 organizations around the shared goal to get 80% of adults ages 50 or older regularly screened for colorectal cancer by...

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month kicked off in New York City with a special live broadcast on Wednesday, March 1, at 1:00 p.m. (CT) and featured several celebrity guests dedicated to the cause. The event was a collaborative effort of the National Colorectal...