QIO News Posts
National Health Equity Grand Rounds & Rise to Health Coalition
The National Health Equity Grand Rounds series explores the root causes of present-day health inequities in the United States. The first session took place on February 7; the recording is now available and we highly recommend taking the time to listen to the 90 minute...
Bringing Attention to Kidney Health for All
Kidney disease is often referred to as a “silent disease” because it can go undetected for years, with no symptoms in its early stages. 850 million people in the world have kidney disease. Yet, few are aware of its dangers. On average, kidney disease affects one in...
New Website to Support Suicide Loss Survivors in South Dakota
The South Dakota Helpline Center has been providing resources and support for individuals in South Dakota for many years and recently expanded their services to meet the needs of those who have lost someone to suicide. The Helpline Center recently developed and...
The Rural Community Toolbox
For a rural community or county already struggling to attract new – or maintain existing – businesses, the impact of substance use disorder on the quality of life and economic prosperity can be enormous. The Rural Community Toolbox is available to help you begin...
National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call | February 22, 2023 at 2 pm CT
Please join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 2:00 pm CT for a National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call. Long-term care providers, facility staff and resident advocates are encouraged to attend. This event is open to...
Dementia Detection and Caregiving Challenges in the Black and African American Communities | February 28, 2023
February is Black History Month. The need for strong voices and advocacy on behalf of Black communities in the fight against Alzheimer’s has never been greater. Black Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as older white Americans. Black...
CDC Adds COVID-19 to List of Routine Vaccines for Kids and Adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added COVID-19 vaccines to its list of routine vaccines for children adolescents and adults. The revised schedules were recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The CDC worked...
Core Elements for Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes: Training Video
Antibiotic Stewardship: The right antibiotic. The right dose. The right duration. The right time. Antibiotic stewardship refers to a set of commitments and actions designed to optimize the treatment of bacterial infections while reducing the adverse events associated...
Ready.Set.Go! Toolkit I Reduce Hospital Readmissions
The Ready.Set.Go! toolkit is available to help address and connect the critical processes that take place between admission planning, bedside rounding and discharge planning. This toolkit can help reduce hospital readmissions and improve patient outcomes. Hospital...
Let’s Work Together to Prevent Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month, a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing and treating heart disease—the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), heart disease risk factors...