The Latest News From SDAHO

2022 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 2

State News
​The 2022 South Dakota Legislative session has completed week 2, with several bills focusing on medical marijuana so far. This week members of the...

Cast a Wider Net for Talent

SDAHO Enterprises
There is no easy solution for the staffing supply and demand challenge healthcare facilities face. However, partnering with a managed services provider (MSP) greatly...

Hospice Medical Director Certification Board Announces 2021 Continuing Certification Program Recipient and 2022 Applications

Long Term Care News
Terri Peterson-Henry, DO with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls specializes in palliative and hospice care. Dr. Peterson-Henry was recently recertified by the Hospice Medical...

Healthcare, Poverty, and COVID-19

SDAHO Enterprises
When considering what makes people in the United States healthy or unhealthy, most Americans are likely to cite lifestyle choices, such as diet and...

Senate Bill 43 – Addition for a Health Sciences Center at Black Hills State University–Rapid City

State News
​State lawmakers have pushed forward a bill that will allow for the design, renovation, and construction of an addition for a health sciences center...

Website Accepting Orders for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Covid-19
Americans can now order online up to four free at-home tests for COVID-19, which the U.S. Postal Service will start shipping in late January. The Administration said it...

CDC Updates Consumer Mask Website to Emphasize Protection, Fit, and Comfort

Covid-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the consumer webpage describing the types of masks and respirators used to prevent the transmission of...

Upcoming Education Topics: Wound Care, Ending Office Clutter, Human Trafficking, Being Courageous

Education News
SDAHO is excited to share our education and professional development opportunities for the month of January. As a reminder, all SDAHO-hosted virtual education will...

CMS Issues Vaccine Rule Guidance for States Affected by SCOTUS Decision

Covid-19
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated interpretive guidance on its Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule for states...

Hometown Healthcare Hero: Linda Schueth

Hometown Healthcare Hero
Congratulations to this months, SDAHO Hometown Healthcare Heroes member facility and community, Winner Regional Health in Winner, South Dakota. This week SDAHO continues to...

Congratulations to Destiny Finn, Newest CPHQ

Quality News
​​SDAHO congratulates Destiny Finn, RN, Director of  Director of Quality and Risk Management  at Huron Regional Medical Center by passing the CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare...

HRSA Updates ACA Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines, Announces Funding for Rural Maternal Care Networks

Federal News
The Health Resources and Services Administration today released updated women’s preventive services guidelines under the Affordable Care Act, which determine which women’s preventive services non-grandfathered private...

NIH Research Highlights Increased Post-COVID-19 Risk of Pediatric Diabetes, Pfizer Vaccine’s Effectiveness in Preventing MIS-C in Adolescents and Teens

Federal News
​The National Institutes of Health last week released a pair of studies offering fresh insights into COVID-19’s long-term effect on pediatric groups. The first study evaluates...

Patient Rights – Abuse and Restraints in Hospitals

Education News
Deficiencies related to improper usage of restraints and seclutions were the number one cause of immediate jeopardy in hospital settings. On January 11, 2022, Nancy...

Governor Kristi Noem Delivers the State of the State Address Kicking off the 97th South Dakota Legislative Session

State News
​ Governor Kristi Noem delivered her State of the State Address to a joint session of the Legislature in the state capital building in Pierre,...

Quality Corner: Focusing on Data

Data News
This month’s Quality Corner is focused on Data. Data is at the core of quality. Data is more than plugging numbers into a portal.  Without...

Upcoming Education: Wound Care, Human Trafficking & Assisted Living Trends

Education News
SDAHO is excited to share our education and professional development opportunities for the month of January. As a reminder, all SDAHO-hosted virtual education will...

Mark Your Calendar: SDAHO Announces 2022 In-Person Conferences

Member News
​​We are excited to announce the dates and location for SDAHO's 2022 in-person conferences. Partners in Care Post-Acute Conference April 13-14, 2022 Sioux Falls Convention Center Rural Health...

Governor Kristi Noem to Deliver 2022 State of the State Address Tuesday January 11, 2022

State News
Governor Noem to Deliver 2022 State of the State on Tuesday On Tuesday, January 11, Governor Kristi Noem will deliver the 2022 State of the...

Hometown Healthcare Heroes: Winner Regional Health

Hometown Healthcare Hero
Congratulations to this month’s South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization (SDAHO) Hometown Healthcare Hero member facility and community, Winner Regional Health in Winner, South Dakota. To help...
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