The Latest News From SDAHO

What is Disability Etiquette?

According to the CDC, more than 1 in 4 U.S. adults have some type of disability. Despite how common it is, many of us still...

Growing your own: Building a tech-enabled rural health care workforce

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) continues to work and develop ways to help our members with workforce issues but even more...

Surgical & Anesthesia Services: Understanding CMS Requirements

Is your organization meeting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for surgical and anesthesia services? Non-compliance with the Condition of Surgical Services...

Free hospital-based first receiver decontamination training offered in October

Healthcare professionals are invited to take part in two upcoming free Hospital-Based First Receiver Decontamination Trainings designed to strengthen hospital preparedness and response. These full-day,...

SDAHO recognizes 2026 affiliate society, partner and organization award recipients

Celebrating Leadership and Service The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) celebrated leadership, service and achievement across South Dakota’s health care community during the...

Building what’s next: Supporting rural health care through facility modernization

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is proud to recognize Journey Construction, a Premium Associate Member and trusted partner in healthcare construction. SDAHO’s...

We still need your input – Complete the SDAHO workforce survey

SDAHO wants to make sure the South Dakota Health Care Workforce Resource Center provides the workforce tools and resources you need most — and...

Guardianship training videos offer education when you need it

Serving as a guardian comes with important responsibilities, especially when it comes to making or supporting healthcare decisions. Having trusted information available when questions...

SDAHO long-term care weekly update: September 25, 2026: A resource for members

Each week SDAHO provides an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to...

SDAHO Honors 2026 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) proudly recognized the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Service Awards during the 100th Annual Convention, held...

Build your workforce with registered apprenticeships

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) continues to monitor workforce opportunities and resources that may benefit our members and is pleased to...

Clinical Skills Lab Offered for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

Healthcare professionals interested in strengthening their skills in caring for patients following sexual assault have an upcoming training opportunity in Pierre. The South Dakota Network...

A Century Strong: SDAHO Celebrates Record-Setting 100th Annual Convention

What a way to celebrate 100 years! SDAHO’s 100th Annual Convention brought together a record-setting crowd of over 500 attendees in Sioux Falls for a...

Nationwide increase in reported human rabies exposures: Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis administration

South Dakota’s Update: Provided by SD Dept. of Health The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health...

SDAHO long-term care weekly update: September 11, 2026: A resource for members

Each week SDAHO provides an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to...

South Dakota Dementia Guide Now Available

The Healthy Brain Coalition’s Workforce Work Group has a new resource to share. A Guide to Navigating Dementia, developed by the South Dakota Department...

2027 Post-Acute Conference hospice and palliative care track – Call for abstracts

LifeCircle, South Dakota's Hospice and Palliative Care Network Targeted Education Committee invites clinicians, administrators, educators, researchers, quality improvement leaders, and interdisciplinary team members to...

Healthy Minds, Stronger Communities events coming this fall

Participate in a free community brain health event in Brookings, Pierre, or Spearfish. Healthy Minds, Stronger Communities will feature engaging learning sessions, community resource...

SDAHO’s 100th Annual Convention!

The countdown is on! SDAHO’s 100th Annual Convention is September 16–18 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. This milestone celebration is packed with outstanding education,...

Rural Initiatives: South Dakota critical access hospitals lead the nation in quality

South Dakota Earns No. 1 Ranking in 2026 MBQIP Awards  For the third consecutive year, South Dakota has been recognized by the National Rural Health...

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