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...
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,...
SDAHO to Host MBQIP Workshop in May
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Quality and Integration department is excited to host a Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) Workshop.
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Quality Corner: Avera St. Luke’s Unique and Engaging Sepsis Activity Proves Beneficial
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), sepsis was the third leading cause of death in U. S. hospitals in 2023. Â It...
New Funding Opportunity! Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a new Notice of Funding Opportunity to increase the behavioral health workforce and expand access to...
March 10-16, 2024, is Patient Safety Awareness Week
Patient Safety Awareness Week, an annual recognition event that occurs in March, is intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety.
During...
Quality Corner: Patient and Family Engagement
According to the Compass Hospitals Quality Improvement Contractors (HQIC), the purpose of Patient and Family Engagement (PFE) is to engage patients with hospital staff...
Quality Corner: Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) Workshop
Plans are under way for the upcoming MBQIP Workshop. This event will be held on May 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn South in...
SDAHO Offers Unique Webinar With Expert Advice for Members on Medication Assisted Treatment
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is partnering with Dr. Jennifer Tinguely, Chief Medical Officer of Falls Community Health for the association’s...
Recognizing Philip Health Services for Antibiotic Stewardship
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) Healthcare Associated Infection/Antibiotic Resistance Program recently recognized two organizations for their efforts in Antibiotic Stewardship in South...
