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National Minority Health Month: Be the Source for Better Health

WebThis annual observance builds awareness about the health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) …

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Social Determinants of Health: Healthy People 2030 Report Tools …

WebSocial Determinants of Health: Healthy People 2030 Report | Tools and Resources. Post Views: 595. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are conditions in the …

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Health Literacy is a Key Factor in Improving Rural Health …

WebPost Views: 388. Health literacy is a key factor in improving health outcomes and well-being in rural areas, where unique challenges, such as limited access to healthcare services and diverse populations make it especially important. Effective health communication and education tailored to the specific needs of rural communities can …

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Health Information Exchange: A Powerful Tool to Enhance Patient …

WebThe HIE system helps to decrease duplication of services; allowing a care provider to see when individuals had their most recent labs, mammograms, cancer …

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Social Needs and Health Equity

WebSocial Needs and Health Equity. Perspectives on “want versus need” vary greatly and are swayed by culture and environment. The concepts of equity versus …

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Healthy People 2030 Addresses Health Literacy

WebHealth literacy is a central focus of Healthy People 2030.. One of the initiative’s overarching goals demonstrates this focus: Eliminate health disparities, …

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Using a Health Equity Lens: COVID-19 Response

WebCDC’s Health Equity Style Guide emphasizes the importance of addressing all people inclusively, with respect, including using non-stigmatizing, bias-free language. …

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Community Health Worker Program (CHW) Shows Early Success

WebBismarck implemented a Community Health Worker (CHW) program in January 2021. With almost a year of experience, this role is showing early, but promising, impact on the population served. A CHW is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served.

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AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Break the Chain of …

WebMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the most invasive and deadly multi-drug resistant organisms. In 2019, the Centers for Disease …

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Infection Prevention Tools and Resources

WebInfection Prevention Tools and Resources. Infection prevention and control in healthcare is complex and involves the patient, family, caregivers, agency leaders and staff. The …

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Age-Friendly Health Systems: An Evidence-Based Model of Care …

WebBecoming an Age-Friendly Health System entails reliably providing a set of four evidence-based elements of high-quality care, known as the “4Ms,” to all older adults in your system. When implemented together, the 4Ms represent a broad shift by health systems to focus on the needs of older adults (see Figure to the right).

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Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center Mini-Grants: Public …

WebThe Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center (RM-PHTC), which is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is offering a total …

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APIC Toolkit for Infection Preventionists in Rural and Isolated

WebIt is not uncommon, even for the most experienced Infection Preventionists (IPs), within larger urban acute care settings, to share that they felt isolated when starting …

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Quality Care: Patient vs. Provider Perspective

WebThese webinars are part of the Provider Perspectives on Patient-Centered Care webinar series presented in partnership by the South Dakota State Medical …

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How Are You Celebrating Healthcare Quality Week

WebOctober 17: Insights into the Future of Healthcare Quality (1.0 CPHQ CE hour) October 18: How to Market Yourself as a Healthcare Quality Professional (0.5 CPHQ CE hour) …

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Save the Date: CMS Health Equity Conference May 29 – 30, 2024

WebThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced its second annual CMS Health Equity Conference on May 29-30, 2024. The free, hybrid …

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AHRQ Releases New App to Help Spanish-Speaking Patients …

WebThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a Spanish-language update to QuestionBuilder, an app intended to help patients prepare …

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Natasha Green Appointed to Great Plains Quality Innovation …

WebNatasha Green, MBA, RN (pictured) is employed by Quality Health Association of North Dakota (QHA), a subcontractor for the Great Plains QIN. She has …

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Rural Emergency Preparedness Toolkit: An Overview of Emergency

WebFor questions or comments about the toolkit, or for further assistance with using the toolkit, please contact: RHIhub at 1-800-230-1898 or email …

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