Still thinking about attending the upcoming Workplace Safety Workshop in Oacoma? There’s still time to register — but spots are filling up fast!
Thanks to FLEX funding through the South Dakota Office of Rural Health, this no-cost, in-person training is a unique opportunity for Critical Access Hospitals to sharpen their safety strategies and connect with peers across the state.
Why You Should Be There:
This isn’t your typical training session. It’s a hands-on, practical workshop focused on real-world challenges facing rural hospitals today — from risk assessments to de-escalation tactics.
Date: May 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT
Location: Oacoma, SD
Cost: FREE (limit 2 staff per CAH via grant funding)
What You’ll Take Back to Your Facility:
- Clear steps for identifying high-risk areas
- How to conduct an effective facility safety risk assessment
- Policy review strategies to strengthen compliance
- Response tactics for workplace violence scenarios
- Live practice of de-escalation techniques
- New connections with rural hospital colleagues
This is a great chance to enhance your team’s preparedness and help create a safer environment for both staff and patients. Visit 2025 Workplace Safety Workshop to register.
This training is brought to you by the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (FLEX) Program, with support from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Acknowledgment & Disclaimer: This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $775,690 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
