SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update September 1, 2023: 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...
CMS Issues Proposed Rule for Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities
On September 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid...
Learn about Consumer Protections under the No Surprises Act
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the national nonprofit PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) will jointly host a short overview of...
Quality Corner: Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Has Your Facility Taken Action?
Workplace violence in healthcare is a serious concern.
Workplace violence in healthcare is a growing concern.
Did you know that of the victims experiencing trauma from...
South Dakota Medicaid Application Process
​South Dakota Medicaid has created an application process tool to help answer frequently asked questions about applications, approvals, and primary care providers. There is...
Infographic: Strategies for clearing up COVID-19 vaccine confusion
In time for back-to-school health screenings, the American Hospital Association (AHA) Aug. 25 released an infographic on strategies that clinicians and the Centers for...
SDAHO Annual Convention Sessions Include: Rural Health, Leadership, AI, and more!
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited about the many breakout sessions it has to offer at this year’s Annual Conference,...
LeadingAge Annual Meeting Early Bird Savings Ends September 7
We’re excited for you to join us as we define the future of aging services at the 2023 LeadingAge Annual Meeting in Chicago, November...
Governor Noem Leads Governors Urging Congress to Address Nationwide Prescription Drug Shortage
​​In a press release published by Governor Kristi Noem's office on August 28, 2023, the Governor is urging congress to address nationwide prescription drug shortages.
Governor...
Top 5 Long Term Care Deficiencies & Strategies to Avoid Them
​​CMS publishes F-tag citation rates nationally, regionally, and by State. By knowing the trending focus of CMS and State agencies, long-term care facilities can be...
