The Latest News From SDAHO

Baxter alerts providers to potential high-risk issues with devices

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dec. 31 released an alert highlighting a Baxter letter that recommended health care providers not use certain lots...

Quality Corner: The Role of AI in Transforming Healthcare Quality

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant future concept; it is revolutionizing industries worldwide, and healthcare is no exception. AI has emerged as...

A new year and new opportunities at SDAHO’s 2025 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

Registration is open for The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations 2025 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference, with this year’s theme, Embracing the Seasons...

Emergency preparedness in-person training sessions

The National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center, through the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services (TEEX) will be hosting two in-person trainings in Sioux...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: January 3, 2025, A resource for members

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

Coming Soon to SDAHO: A New Member Experience!

SDAHO is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our brand-new Member Portal in early 2025! Designed with you in mind, this enhanced platform...

Updates on Immunizations & Vaccinations in South Dakota

Immunizations play a pivotal role in safeguarding public health and preventing the spread of infectious disease. On Tuesday, January 7, SDAHO will host a webinar...

AHA offering executive certificate in Diversity and health equity fellowship: Deadline to apply January 10, 2025

The American Hospital Association's (AHA) Institute for Diversity and Health Equity is seeking applicants by January 10 for its 10-month Executive Certificate in Diversity...

SDAHO Preparing for 2025 Legislative Session

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is gearing up for South Dakota’s 2025 Legislative session. Efforts to connect with new and returning...

CMS Soliciting Applications for RCHD Program

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that it is soliciting new applications for the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program....

AHA upcoming training on Health Care Environmental Services Certification

The American Hospitals Associations (AHA) Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) program pairs quality education for high-performing health care environmental services professionals with...

SDAHO’s Lindsay Stroman becomes South Dakota’s only Certified Workforce Development Professional

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations, Workforce Development Coordinator, Lindsay Stroman recently earned her Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) Certification. This certification indicates...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update December 20, 2024: A resource for members

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

Quality Corner: Listening, Empathy and Communication: key takeaways from IHI Annual Forum 2024

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is a non-profit health care improvement organization that is recognized globally and located in Boston, MA. It was...

Funding Now Available to Implement Cancer Prevention and Control

The South Dakota Department of Health's Cancer Programs are pleased to announce the release of the Implementation Grant Request for Applications (RFA) for 2025. The...

Deadline to register for SDAHO’s 2025 Nurse Leadership Program is December 27

Are you registered for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization’s 2025 Nurse Leadership program? Time is running out and there are only a...

Administrative rules for nursing homes are now available

The South Dakota Office of Licensure and Certification provided a memo to Nursing Home Providers and Partners regarding the South Dakota Department of Health's...

AHA releases final Health Care Plan Accountability Update for 2024

The American Hospital Association (AHA) Dec. 17 released its Health Care Plan Accountability Update, covering the latest developments in Medicare Advantage, legislation and regulation...

Register Today for SDAHO’s Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference – April 8-9!

Registration is now open for SDAHO’s Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference, taking place April 8-9 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. In 2025, we’ll...

HHS releases information blocking rule related to care access

The Department of Health and Human Services Dec. 16 published a final rule implementing certain provisions related to information blocking exceptions. The rule revises defined terms...

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21jan12:00 pm1:30 pmPatient Rights in 2025 for HospitalsSDAHO Webinar

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