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DOH Share Important Update on Pertussis Testing & Prophylaxis Guidelines for Healthcare Providers

On Sunday November 3, 2024, The South Dakota Department of Health shared updated guidance for healthcare providers on pertussis testing and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP)...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update November 1, 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...

SDAHO’s Michele Snyders shares insights on Palliative Care with MED Magazine

South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization's Michele Snyders MSW, CSW-PIP, APHSW-C, Hospice and Palliative Care Program Manager, recently visited with MED Magazine sharing insights...

Quality Corner: Celebrating Excellence: SDAHO’s Quality Week 2024

From October 20th through October 26, SDAHO proudly joined healthcare organizations nationwide in celebrating the 2024 National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) Healthcare Quality...

Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa

The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident...

Nurse Leadership Registration Now Open

Retaining South Dakota nurses is an important initiative for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO). Nurse leaders, whether at the bedside or in...

SDAHO Hosts Informational Webinar on 2024 Ballot Measures

South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) President/CEO Tim Rave hosted an informational webinar for SDAHO members on South Dakota’s 7 ballot measures. Citizens...

CMS announces record $2.1 billion in net savings for MSSP in 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Oct. 29 announced the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) yielded a program-record of more than $2.1...

HC3 issues alert on vulnerabilities in certaOracle products; Microsoft warns of Russian spear-phishing campaign

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) on Oct. 28 released a report on the "Miracle Exploit," a set of critical vulnerabilities affecting Oracle applications....

Healthcare Compliance Resource Portal

The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) recently posted a message on social media about the importance of healthcare compliance for...

FDA authorization extending use date of Baxter products due to IV solutions shortage

As part of its efforts to mitigate the disruption to the supply of IV solutions after Hurricane Helene temporarily closed its North Cove, N.C.,...

Several South Dakota hospitals awarded America’s Best-in-State Hospitals on Newsweek’s annual list

Several South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) member hospitals are recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals. This ranking of America's Best-In-State Hospitals...

Grant Spotlight: October 2024

At the recent SDAHO Annual Convention in Rapid City, Michelle Hoffman, SD Flex Coordinator and SDAHO’s Becky Heisinger, Director of Quality Integration spoke on...

SDAHO long-term care weekly update October 25, 2024

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...

Baxter provides updates on efforts to increase access to and supply of IV solutions

Baxter shared updates on its efforts to increase access to and supply of IV solutions in response to the effects of Hurricane Helene on Baxter’s manufacturing...

Advance your knowledge and strengthen your team. Register for the 2025 SDAHO Nurse Leadership Program November 1

What is the SDAHO Nurse Leadership Program? The SDAHO Nurse Leadership Program is designed to provide current nurse leaders and emerging nurse leaders education that...

FBI addresses growing issue of health care violence

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has announced a significant new partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) aimed at addressing the growing issue...

Creating clear and concise policies and procedures in health care

If your policies and procedures lack clarity and conciseness, you may be inadvertently fostering chaos, increasing regulatory risk, compromising patient safety, and failing to...

CMS releases final guidance on hospital regulatory data condition of participation reporting requirements

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released final guidance detailing reporting requirements for the hospital respiratory data condition of participation. Under...

Ambulance Service Receives $400,000 Grant to Train EMTs in Tripp County

Tripp County Ambulance Service is a recipient of part of $10 million in grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)...

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