SDAHO 2025 Distinguished Service Award Nominations Now Open
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to announce we are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Service Awards. These awards...
2025 SDAHO Nurse Leadership Program 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...
Local newspaper sheds light on opioid medication used to save lives
South Dakota Searchlight, A South Dakota nonprofit news organization recently wrote and shared an article that sheds light on prescriptions used for opioid use...
2025 Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program
The Department of Health (DOH) is excited to announce the availability of the Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program (RHFRAP) 2025 incentive program. This...
SDAHO member featured in National Publication sharing insights on CMS Staffing Mandate Rollback
SDAHO member featured in National Publication sharing insights on CMS Staffing Mandate Rollback
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News recently shared an article from guest columnist Nate Schema,...
Registration Open for SDAHO’s 2025 Rural Health Leaders Conference
Get ready for an engaging and insightful experience at the Rural Health Leaders – Strengthening Rural Conference, taking place June 25-26 in Fort Pierre!...
SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: April 25, 2025: A Resource for Members
Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to...
SDAHO Hosts Statewide Palliative Care and Hospice Planning Meeting
On April 23, 2025, the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) facilitated a statewide Palliative Care and Hospice Planning Meeting at the Arrowwood...
FDA issues alerts on certain catheters produced by BD, Conavi
The Food and Drug Administration has issued alerts for issues with certain catheters made by BD and Conavi.
BD identified an increase in material fatigue leaks associated with...
5 simple phrases to transform conversations with seriously ill patients
As medical professionals, few challenges rival delivering serious news to patients, especially when we lack straightforward solutions. We must delicately balance honesty with empathy....