QIO News Posts
Lets “KNOCK OUT” the Flu in Our Communities!
Are you ready to help “Knock Out the Flu” in your community? It’s that time of year; the time when everyone is sick. Yes, the flu bug is back again and hitting our communities hard! What can we do as healthcare providers in “round two” of flu season? Give Strong...
Target: BP™ – National Initiative to Improve Blood Pressure Control
One in three American adults — about 80 million people — has high blood pressure, putting them at increased risk for heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems. The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical...
Mortality Rates of Rural Americans: A New CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans living in rural areas are at a higher risk of death from some of the nation’s leading causes (like heart disease and unintentional injury) compared to those living in urban areas. Risk...
Dress in Blue to Save Lives from Colon Cancer
Plans are underway for thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates to join in recognizing March as National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the Great Plains QIN region, organizations including the North Dakota Cancer Coalition and the Great...
NEW Medication Management Strategy Tools
Research shows that when patients are engaged in their healthcare, it can lead to measurable improvements in safety and quality. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) recently released its Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by...
Great Plains QIN Staff Rockin’ Red
In honor of National Wear Red Day and Heart Health Awareness Month, Great Plains Quality Innovation Network team members showed their support and 'rocked' red on February 3. This is a good reminder for each of us (and those we love) to Know Your Numbers. All...
Recent Study: Deaths from Diabetes Are Much Higher Than Once Thought
The United States National Health Interview Survey and the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey show Americans with diabetes have a 90 percent higher death rate than those without diabetes. "Another way of saying that is, if diabetes were...
New Adverse Drug Event (ADE) Resources Available
The Campaign for Meds Management has developed two resources for community providers, facilities, clinics, patients, families and caregivers. The patient version of the Adverse Drug Event (ADE) causality flowchart may be used directly by a patient to help them...
Vaccinations Still Remain Important For Older Adults
There’s an ongoing public health problem: People once careful about vaccinating their children aren’t nearly as careful about protecting themselves as they age. Diseases such as influenza, pneumonia and shingles are particularly dangerous for older adults. Most...
DASH Diet Ranked BEST Diet for 7th Year in a Row
US News & World Report recently named the Dash Diet as the #1 diet. Originally designed to lower blood pressure, the DASH diet is also very effective for weight loss, lowering cholesterol and managing or preventing diabetes. To be classified as 'top-rated', a diet...