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...to defeat the drugs designed to combat them. This toolkit from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides insight for health care professionals to safely prescribe and patients to safely use antibiotics. www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-u...

#AntibioticAwarenessWeek

From the desk of Tom Manley, CEO, TMF Health Quality Institute:

Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 18 -24, reminds us that antibiotics can save lives, but the overuse of antibiotics can contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance—the ability of germs... (cont. below)

Please share these resources ensure our communities stay informed and supported during this time.

Arkansas - governor.arkansas.gov/help-arkansas/
Louisiana - ldh.la.gov/news/snap-as...
New Mexico - bit.ly/446cb54
Oklahoma - oklahoma.gov/oesc/individ...
Texas - www.feedingtexas.org

#SNAP

Medicare plans aren't "one size fits all." And not all coverage options offer the same benefits. Open Enrollment is your chance to review Medicare coverage options and find the best fit for you.

Visit Medicare.gov/plan-compare to review and compare your options.

#Medicare
#OpenEnrollment

There's still time to register for the Oklahoma Hospital Association Connect Conference and Exhibition. Stop by and see us in booth 407.

Click below for more information and register today!
bit.ly/3LFaJ3j

Today and every day, we thank you for your service.

#VeteransDay

...more as trusted health professionals. Join us in celebrating the more than 385,000 nurse practitioners providing vital health services across our nation’s health systems. npweek.aanp.org
#NPWeek

From the desk of Tom Manley, CEO, TMF Health Quality Institute:

For more than 60 years, nurse practitioners have delivered comprehensive primary, acute and specialty health care services, while also promoting disease prevention, health education, counseling and... (cont. below)

...to health care and health education can increase the risk for diabetes. Learn more by visiting diabetes.org/adm.

#DiabetesAwareness #AmericanDiabetesMonth

From the desk of Tom Manley, CEO, TMF Health Quality Institute:

Diabetes affects millions of Americans, yet far too many don’t realize they are at risk. This month, we are raising awareness that genetics, lifestyle habits and limited access... (cont. below)

YouTube video by Southcentral CMS QIN-QIO Region 5 Outpatient Clinical Practice Quality Improvement

#DYK outpatient clinical practices that work with the Southcentral CMS QIN-QIO (Region 5) are matched with a health care quality improvement consultant who will work with their staff and provide free, individualized technical assistance? Learn more www.youtube.com/watch?v=nagt....

This November, we honor family caregivers and encourage them to celebrate by taking opportunities to maintain their own health and well-being. For more information on how to support the family caregivers in your life, visit www.ncoa.org/page/nationa....

#FamilyCaregiversMonth

From the desk of Tom Manley, CEO, TMF Health Quality Institute:

#DYK more than 53 million American caregivers provide ‘around the clock’ dedication and hands-on care, often serving as the primary support persons for older adults and people with disabilities? (cont. below)

#DYK absenteeism among health care workers increases during flu season? Share this graphic with flu by the numbers and schedule your flu vaccine today! southcentralqinqio.org/Link?u=c87b4d

#FluSeason
#Vaccines

TMF Health Quality Institute is a proud sponsor of the 2025 Texas Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting of the America College of Physicians, Nov. 7-9, 2025, at the Hilton Austin in Austin, TX.

To register and for more information, please visit bit.ly/439l7GD.

#AmericanCollegeOfPhysicians
#ACP

· Resources available to help caregivers cope and reduce their stress

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2025, 1:00 p.m. Central Time (US & Canada)
Register now to secure your spot. bit.ly/47T43qZ

#NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
#Webinar

Caring for the Caregiver: Resources to Support Well-Being - American Society on Aging Part of the Empowering Professionals in Aging series presented by Home Instead, Inc., an Honor company.

Have you registered for the American Society on Aging webinar, which will identify and address the needs of family caregivers? The webinar, Caring for the Caregiver, will cover:
· Emotional and physical challenges of caregiving
· Early signs of burnout
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Happy Friday!

We made it. YOU made it!

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health concerns or crises, know that you are not alone. Share these resources across your networks as a reminder that help is available.

#YouAreNotAlone
#MentalHealth
#SelfCareIsHealthCare
#SAMHSA

To register, please email HSUTraining@dshs.texas.gov by Monday, Nov. 3.

Class sizes are limited and enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

#IPC #Webinar

The Healthcare Safety Unit Training Team is offering a free Essentials of Infection Control training course, hosted virtually by Infection Prevention and Management Associates (IP&MA).

When: Thurs., Nov. 13 and Fri. Nov. 14, 2025, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time (US & Canada)
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As the days get shorter and colder, your motivation to get outside and exercise may start to drop. Watch the video and explore more via the link below to refresh your exercise routine and stay motivated to move indoors. Take the first step today! bit.ly/4oOuBQ5.

#MidweekMotivation
#SelfCare

The Joint Commission revised its critical access hospital and hospital standards and elements of performance, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Free, on-demand webinars addressing the updated requirements and providing resources will launch through Dec. 2025. Visit bit.ly/3WLxLYG.

Are you ready for the fall? Getting all vaccines will help protect you from severe symptoms so you can enjoy more time with the important people in your life. Download and share so that others in your network can stay safe, too! southcentralqinqio.org/link?u=de839b

#FallSeason #Vaccines

National Health Education Week (NHEW), October 20-24, 2025, highlights the vital role of health education and health educators in managing individual health care journeys and addressing major public health concerns. For more information about NHEW, visit bit.ly/4hvc1Ko.

#NHEW

#DYK outpatient clinical practices that work with the Southcentral CMS QIN-QIO (Region 5) are matched with a health care quality improvement consultant who will work with their staff and provide free, individualized technical assistance? Learn more bit.ly/4o2sEPP

...and clinical tasks that ensures efficiency in hospitals, clinics and other care settings. Don’t forget to thank an MA today! www.aama-ntl.org

#MARWeek

From the desk of Tom Manley, CEO, TMF Health Quality Institute:

Medical assistants (MAs) provide vital support to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Often acting as liaisons between patients, physicians and other staff, MAs perform administrative...(cont. below)

It's not too late to join TMF's own, Alex Atkisson, Nina Lavi-Hoke and Crystal Turner at the Texas Primary Care Consortium Summit.

Register today by visiting www.txprimarycareconsortium.org/summit.

#TPCC #MaternalHealth #PrimaryCare

...their dedication to upholding and improving health care quality standards across the industry. For more information on health care quality, visit bit.ly/4exiUYP.

#HQW2025