Blood Centers Encouraged to Report Bag Shortages
A shortage of BioFlex blood bags made by Fresenius Kabi is impacting an estimated 10-15% of whole blood collections, America’s Blood Centers and Blood...
Looking Forward to the Future of Long Term Care in South Dakota
South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) 2022 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference  is right around the corner. SDAHO is excited to bring together...
HHS Announces Nearly $35 Million To Strengthen Mental Health Support for Children and Young...
​The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office of Minority...
SDAHO Hosts OSHA Update: Additional Inspections Announced for Nursing Care Facilities & Hospitals
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) hosted a webinar with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Office (OSHA) on Tuesday March 7,...
Biden Administration Launches Nationwide Test-to-Treat Initiative
As part of President Biden’s National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan to help America move forward safely, the Biden-Harris Administration is launching a nationwide Test to Treat...
SDAHO Hosts Survey Readiness Chat with State Surveyor
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Quality Team coordinated a Survey Readiness chat with a State Surveyor. SDAHO in collaboration with the...
2022 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 8
This past week wrapped up the 8th week of the 2022 legislative session. With one week to go, we are still monitoring or actively...
Care For Caregivers to Win the Staffing Battle
Retaining quality clinicians must be a priority for quality patient care. When asked, 94.8% of hospitals say they view retention as a “key strategic...
Quality Corner: Grant Spotlight
Many healthcare quality professionals are looking for innovative ways to fund projects, grants may be an excellent vehicle. Grants offer the ability to use...
CMS Vaccine Mandates: Compliance Impact on Medicare Certified Healthcare Providers
​SDAHO hosted Nancy Ruzicka on March 2 to inform Medicare certified organizations (hospitals, skilled nursing homes, home health and hospices) on the new requirements...
