The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum Join Forces to Improve Healthcare Quality, Safety,...
The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum (NQF) today announced a strategic affiliation to accelerate improvements in health for all people.
NQF will join the...
Quality Corner: New DEA Requirements and Buprenorphine Education
ATTENTION PROVIDERS: Did you know there is a non-opioid medication that treats pain up to 30x better than morphine?
SDAHO will be hosting a 30-minute learning session on August...
APIC Offers CAH Scholarship
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) announced an AMAZING opportunity for infection prevention staff working in Critical Access Hospitals. The...
Monument Health Rapid City Recognized with Equity of Care Award
The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) announced that Meritus Health in Hagerstown, Md., Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital...
Study Identifies Interventions Physicians and Nurses Want to Address Burnout
A recent study published by the Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare publication addresses burnout for physicians and nurses. The original article was published on...
Quality Corner: ED Tool Kit Collaboration
The SDAHO Quality Team in partnership with the SD Department of Health has been collaborating on an ED Tool Kit project to assist healthcare...
Quality Corner: Continued Education for Today’s Generational Workforce
Did you know that there are 4 generations of individuals involved in today’s workforce? Did you know that each generation has specific motivating factors...
Health Improvement Innovation Funding Opportunity
The South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity, the Health Improvement Innovation. This funding opportunity is intended to...
Quality Corner: Congratulations to Community Memorial Hospital in Burke on a Successful Survey
The Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Burke, South Dakota had surveyors at their facility the week of April 24, 2023. While surveyors are not...
SDAHO’s Michelle Hofer Presents on Opioid Best Practices for Compass HQIC Project
Michelle Hofer, BSN, RN, CPHQ, a Clinical Improvement Consultant with the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations recently took part in the Compass Topic-Focused...
