Quality Improvement Organization (QIO)

Antibiotic Stewardship: Updates and Opportunities to Reduce HAIs

In this session, Josh Ohrtman, PharmD, will discuss antibiotic stewardship and the CDC’s core elements and explain why appropriate use of antibiotics is important. Ohrtman will also outline barriers to antibiotic stewardship and provide resources and opportunities for reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Antibiotic resistance happens when microbes (germs) develop ways to survive the use of […]

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Do You Have Hitchhikers in your Building? Infection Control and Prevention

Bacteria hitchhike and latch on to surfaces and hands, so reducing this risk, must be part of an organization’s Infection Prevention Control program. Infections in our older adult population have high mortality rates and contaminated environmental surfaces is often a source. In this webinar, Cheri Fast will discuss the benefits of having a proactive approach to

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Roundtable Discussion: Immunizations in the Dakotas

Attend this Roundtable discussion to learn more about immunization efforts and activity in the Dakotas. Register Today. Session Objectives:  As a result of attending, participants will be better able to: Understand vaccination rates in North and South Dakota Discuss vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, social media and how to have constructive conversations Learn about vaccine storage and

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Great Plains QIN Webinar: Infection Control in Respiratory Therapy Practices

Having worked the frontlines through a worldwide pandemic, Jessica has a broad knowledge of firsthand respiratory therapy best practices. Through opportunities to provide education and work within an array of healthcare and long-term care settings, understanding the day-to-day operations provides her with an insight to enhance infection control education in conjunction with therapy delivery. Jessica

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Great Plains QIN Webinar: Addressing Health Equity in the Dakotas

Life is complicated and every person faces different challenges.  Financial status, culture, language, education, and even zip code has an impact on overall physical and mental health.  These social determinants impact positive health outcomes Addressing health disparities leads to health equity and improved quality of life.  As trusted community members, healthcare professionals aware of health

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Great Plains QIN Webinar: Putting Infection Prevention into Everyday Practice

To stop the spread of infections, everyone working in a healthcare facility needs to have a foundational knowledge of infection prevention and must be ready to implement basic measures throughout their workday and at home. In this session, we will discuss how infections spread and identify ways to break this chain. We will discuss the

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ENDS Summit 3.0: Addressing Electronic Nicotine Delivery systems and Vaping in North Dakota

Addressing Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vaping in North Dakota February 9 and 10, 2022, from 1:00-3:00pm CT To register for one or both days of this free virtual summit, please:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ends-summit-30-registration-219172419607 2.0 Contact Hours available in each session for TTS and ND RTs. This activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association for approval

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