QIO News Posts
Changing Talk: Online Training for Effective Communication
The University of Kansas School of Nursing is seeking nursing homes nationwide to participate in a nursing home-funded research study testing a new online version of the evidence-based Changing Talk (CHAT) communication training program. CHAT educates staff about...
Addressing Tobacco Use Disorder in North Dakota
The financial and human toll from tobacco* use – directly or from exposure to secondhand smoke – continues to be the most costly, preventable cause of death in North Dakota. The increased availability of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) and vaping of...
American Heart Association Grant: Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement in the Rural Midwest
The American Heart Association’s mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives. For millions of Americans, hypertension is a significant barrier in achieving that reality for themselves and the burden of high blood pressure is not carried...
In Case you Missed It I Recording Available: Roundtable Discussion – Immunizations in the Dakotas
On August 16, we were fortunate to have a panel of four local experts discuss immunizations and vaccinations in our communities. The panel answered a series of questions, which included: What does data show us about immunization rates of influenza, pneumococcal and...
Alzheimer’s Association Webinar: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s I August 30, 2022
Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join this free virtual education program to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance...
Welcome to Our Team I Carrie Sorenson, PharmD
We are excited to introduce our newest Great Plains QIN team members; Stephanie Hanson, RN, BSN; Carrie Sorenson, PharmD; Carolyne Tufte, LPN and Susan Wilcox, RN. These four individuals will serve as Quality Improvement Advisors and will support healthcare partners...
Know Your COVID-19 Community Level
The COVID-19 Community Level tool from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) can help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used,...
COVID-19 Boosters, Yearly Vaccines and Variant-Specific Vaccines: What’s Next? I September 14, 2022
Attend the upcoming Current Issues in Vaccines webinar to learn how to interpret and employ new or updated vaccine information and how to discuss vaccine-related information with patients and family members and explain considerations related to the COVID-19 booster...
Welcome to Our Team I Stephanie Hanson, RN, BSN
We are excited to introduce our newest Great Plains QIN team members; Carrie Sorenson, PharmD, Carolyne Tufte, LPN, Susan Wilcox, RN and Stephanie Hanson, RN, BSN. These four individuals will serve as Quality Improvement Advisors and will support healthcare partners...
National Health Center Week: Rolling Out the Red Carpet
The Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) and health centers in North Dakota and South Dakota rolled out the red carpet last week to thank staff, patients and the communities they serve during National Health Center Week (NHCW). This is an annual...