National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is March 21-27, 2022
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction. It...
Sleep Awareness Week is March 13- 19, 2022
According to the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Health Index, "research consistently demonstrates that sleep is a significant component of physical and mental health, as...
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...
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...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know screening for colorectal cancer starts at age 45 and even earlier if you have risk factors? In the United States, of...
Sepsis 101 for Nurses
​Treatment is more effective, when sepsis is recognized early. However, despite the advances made in treating sepsis, basic understanding of sepsis events is still...
Tool Helps Hospitals Target Infection Prevention Efforts
A new four-part tool is available to help hospitals and health systems estimate the cost and benefit of interventions to prevent health care-associated infections. The...
Celebrate National Donor Day
Observed every year on February 14th, National Donor Day is an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation. By...
Sepsis Alliance Offers Educational Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals
Quite simply, sepsis is an overreaction of your body's immune system, as it relates to a source of infection. Treating sepsis requires urgent medical...
Six Tips for Healthcare Leaders Looking to Build Vaccine Confidence Among Pregnant People
A recent AHA webinar brought together leaders from the association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and health care organizations nationwide. In efforts to increase the...
