Workforce continues to be a priority for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) as we look for innovative resources and practical solutions to help members navigate today’s health care workforce challenges.
That commitment will continue during the 2026 SDAHO Annual Convention, September 16–18 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, where workforce themes are woven throughout the educational program.
Members looking specifically for workforce-focused conversations may want to consider these sessions:
- Becoming an Idea Factory: Innovating for the Next 100 Years — Kyle Scheele | Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m. – This year’s opening keynote speaker.
- Psychological Safety in Healthcare: Building Teams that Speak Up, Learn and Perform — Ryan Bouda, LEAP Training & Coaching | Thursday, Sept. 17, 9:30 a.m.
- Thriving Under Pressure: Building Sustainable Performance in Healthcare — Ryan Bouda, LEAP Training & Coaching | Thursday, Sept. 17, 10:45 a.m.
- Margin Recovery without Layoffs: Operational Efficiency Levers Every Hospital Should Explore — Brandon Bishop, Hyland | Thursday, Sept. 17, 10:45 a.m.
- Building the Rural Healthcare Workforce: The AHEC Approach — Carrie Peschl, Southeast SD Area Health Education Center | Thursday, Sept. 17, 1:45 p.m.
- 2026 State of the Healthcare Industry — Jocelyn Herrington, Advisory Board | Friday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m.
From building psychological safety and supporting sustainable performance to strengthening the rural workforce and finding operational efficiencies without reducing staff, these sessions reflect the many ways workforce challenges affect health care organizations.
Workforce is more than recruitment. It is about retaining great people, developing strong leaders, creating healthy work environments and giving organizations the tools they need to adapt for the future. SDAHO remains committed to supporting members in each of these areas.
Bring Your Team
For members interested in attending Annual Convention, SDAHO’s Group Registration offers six registrations for $1,000, making it an affordable opportunity to bring additional members of your team.
Registration closes September 9.
Explore the full Annual Convention schedule and learn more about SDAHO’s ongoing workforce resources at sdaho.org.
