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Honoring Caregivers & Celebrating Wellness: Nurses Week, Hospital Week & More in May
The month of May brings a dedicated focus to several important areas of health and well-being. It's Mental Health Awareness Month, recognizing the importance of mental health and encouraging...
SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update April 26, 2024 A Resource for Members
Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link...
Federal Funding for Palliative Care Research
Research in Palliative Care is growing and providing the data needed to establish evidence-based practice for palliative care. In a recent GeriPal Pod Cast, Drs. Alex Smith and Eric Widera interview...
Learn More About Becoming a Cardiac Ready Community
Is your community “cardiac-ready?”
Seven in 10 people in America say they feel powerless to act in the face of a cardiac emergency. As a result, less than half of...
Temp-to-Perm Recruiting Tactics: Solutions to Grow Your Workforce
In today's dynamic healthcare staffing landscape, the journey from temporary to permanent employment represents more than just a transition—it's a strategic opportunity for organizational growth. By embracing the temp-to-perm...
South Dakota Department of Health Announces Milestones in Public Health Improvement Efforts
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is proud to announce the completion of the comprehensive State Health Assessment (SHA) and the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). These foundational...
South Dakota Healthcare Professionals Come Together for Workplace Violence Prevention Training
Healthcare Professionals representing Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) from across South Dakota gathered in Oacoma for SDAHO’s workplace violence prevention conference, titled: Creating a Culture of Safety – Proactive Strategies...
Healthcare Finance Webinar Series for Hospitals
SDAHO will provide a hospital financial webinar series, where we explore the fundamental concepts and strategies essential for managing the financial health of healthcare institutions. These two sessions cover...
2024 Legislative Impact Brief Now Available to SDAHO Members
This legislative brief list legislation passed during the 2024 Session of the South Dakota Legislature and a brief description of anticipated impacts to health care providers. A full list...
CMS Finalizes Minimum Staffing Standards for Nursing Homes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 22 finalized minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid. As proposed in September, the final rule will require...
Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 27
Since South Dakota began participating in the National Prescription Take-Back Day in 2017, nearly 53,000 pounds of medication has been collected for destruction through participating law enforcement locations. South...
DOH Compiles Resources for Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes
On March 20, CMS issued new guidance for State Survey Agencies and long-term care facilities on the use of enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) to align with nationally accepted standards. Please...
SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update April 19, 2024: A Resource for Members
Each week SDAHO provides members with an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to a more complete...
DOH Announces Groundbreaking for New Workforce and Education Center in Pierre
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announces a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to advance public health within the state. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Workforce...
SDAHO’s Tammy Hatting Lobbies for Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act in DC
On Wednesday, April 17, SDAHO’s COO, Tammy Hatting, participated in the Patient Quality of Life Coalition Lobby Day on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. The Patient Quality of Life...
Secretary Becerra Statement on U.S. Global Health Security Strategy
The United States must be in position to prevent, detect, and respond to public health crises – including infectious disease threats at home and abroad. The Global Health Security...
Information Needed for the South Dakota Maternal Child Health Needs Assessment
The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Child and Family Services is seeking help to gather information about the health needs of women, children, and youth including those...
2024 SDAHO Nurse Leadership Update
Having strong nurse leadership skills involves your innate personality and behavior, as well as continued professional development. Leadership also involves being vulnerable in identifying gap areas for needed growth...
DOH Secretary Issues the Statement on H5N1 Avian Influenza
In response to recent concerns surrounding H5N1 Avian Influenza, South Dakota Department of Health Secretary, Melissa Magstadt, underscores collaborative efforts with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to...
SDAHO Attends CMS Quality Conference
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) held its Annual Quality Conference April 8-10, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland. SDAHO's Director of Quality Integration, Becky Heisinger, attended this year’s...
