Quality Corner: Focusing on Data
This month’s Quality Corner is focused on Data. Data is at the core of quality. Data is more than...
National Donor Day is February 14th
February 14 is National Donor Day. Since 1998, this day is an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education...
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...
CMS releases memorandum on Reporting of a Hospital Death Associated with Restraint or Seclusion
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Quality, Safety Oversight memorandum this week on mandatory reporting...
Quality Corner: Past Accomplishments and Looking Ahead
In reviewing the past year accomplishments and future plans, the Quality Team at SDAHO is looking forward to a...
Don’t be a statistic: Get a flu shot
The 2017–18 flu season was one of the most severe in decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Office of Child and Family Services hosts regional meetings
The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) will be hosting three regional...
SDAHO Celebrates Healthcare Quality Week October 17-23
SDAHO is excited to celebrate Healthcare Quality Week October 17-23. The annual event is brought to you by the...
September is National Preparedness Month
September is recognized annually as National Preparedness Month and serves as an opportunity to review emergency plans and complete...
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....
