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CDC Funding for Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings

Federal News
On September 17, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a $2.1 billion investment to improve infection prevention and control activities across the U.S. public health and...

Materials Available to Help Spread Awareness About Preventing Suicide

State News
During Suicide Prevention month, the Department of Social Services (DSS) is sharing tools for communities to use in the prevention of suicide. Materials to...

SDAHO Welcomes Kelsey Grady as Enterprises Development Manager

Member News
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations welcomes Kelsey Grady! Kelsey recently joined SDAHO as the Enterprises Development Manager. Within the Enterprises division, Kelsey...

Medical Services Rules Approved by Interim Rules Review Committee

State News
On September 13, the Interim Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota Legislature approved rules proposed by the Department of Social Services Division of...

HHS Announces $350 Million in new Maternal and Child Health Awards

Federal News
​The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced nearly $350 million in awards to every state across the nation to support safe...

DOH Medical Cannabis Rules Effective October 5, 2021

State News
​​The South Dakota Department of Health went before the Interim Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota Legislature on September 13, 2021 to present...

Updated CDC Covid-19 Guidance for Healthcare Settings

Covid-19
CDC has streamlined their COVID-19 guidance for healthcare settings into 3 main source documents. Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During...

Sad Isn’t Bad: Information for Hospice Providers in the Sioux Falls Area

Education News
Sad Isn’t Bad is a free grief counseling and support program for children and adults who care for them. This non-denominational community program is...

DSS Offers Training To Help Reduce Suicide, Mental Health Issues

State News
The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of training opportunities, including virtual courses, designed to help identify, understand, and respond...

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Sept. 20 – 24, 2021

Long Term Care News
Falls Prevention Awareness Week, held September 20-24, 2021, is an opportunity to raise awareness about how to prevent falls among older adults. According to...

CMS Updates Testing Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities

Covid-19
​CMS released an updated memo on September 10 regarding Long Term Care testing requirements for staff and residents. Fully vaccinated staff are now exempt...

Leadership Lessons with Becky Nelson: Don’t Look Down. Don’t Look Up. Stay Focused.

Education News
Becky Nelson, RN and retired Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Sanford Health has often shared career advice and guidance to those...

Opportunity to Learn Dementia Care Practices

Long Term Care News
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Program, conducted by the Alzheimer’s Association®, provides an opportunity for assisted living communities...

AmeriCorps and CDC Launch Public Health AmeriCorps

Federal News
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteering and national service, has launched Public Health AmeriCorps, a new partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

SDAHO Learning Hub: New Education Added!

Education News
Are you looking for continuing education hours for nursing home administrators or social workers? Are you searching for content to provide to your team...

CMS Selects SD Department of Social Services for CHART Model

State News
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will award up to $20 million to entities in four states to improve health care in...

HHS Announces Phase 4 COVID-19 Provider Relief Funding

Covid-19
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is making $25.5 billion in new funding...

SANE Clinical Skills Lab

Education News
Register today for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Clinical Skills lab. This two-day in-person clinical skills training is for SANEs looking for practice...

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen Offers Obie for Seniors to Residents

Long Term Care News
Bethesda has worked over the years to have a continuum care model. It all started in 1969 when Bethesda Home of Aberdeen opened its...

National Assisted Living Week September 12-18

Long Term Care News
The senior living community has overcome immense challenges during the past year. The arrival of this year’s National Assisted Living Week® (NALW), September 12...
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