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DOH Raises Awareness During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) seeks to raise awareness of lead as a health risk and to promote testing for children under...

SDAHO Education for the Week of Oct. 30

Register for SDAHO Education to earn continuing education credits and grow in your professional development. SDAHO members will receive all virtual education for no additional...

SDAHO Associate Member Spotlight: Meet CMBA Architects

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to introduce our Associate Member Spotlight Article featuring CMBA Architects. Our associate members are...

The Incredible Impact of Hospitals in Our Communities

People visit hospitals to receive care for injuries or diseases or undergo needed medical procedures and surgeries. Hospitals are open 24/7 every day of...

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

November is the month dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of quality hospice and palliative care. This year's theme is "Courageous Conversations." As...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update Oct. 20 2023: A Resource for Members

Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story...

2023 Joint Perinatal Improvement Summit: Registration Now Open

Any perinatal health advocates interested in improving perinatal health outcomes – the 2023 Join Perinatal Improvement Summit will take place November 15-16, 2023, in...

2023 Governor’s Awards Ceremony Will Highlight Disability Employment

Governor Kristi Noem and the South Dakota Department of Human Services will host the annual Governor’s Awards Ceremony October 30. This event will recognize...

HHS Announces Agreement to Transition Paxlovid to Commercial Market

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced that HHS and Pfizer have reached an agreement that extends patient access to Paxlovid,...

Improving Patient Safety & Quality of Care with Health Literacy Resources

Health literacy is a major issue affecting almost 90% of adults. The month of October is dedicated to recognizing the importance of clear communication...

SDAHO Plays an Active Part in Recommendations from the Legislative Committee on Sustainable Models for Long-Term Care

The SDAHO Advocacy Team was actively involved in the Legislature’s Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long-Term Care. Five workgroups focused on the areas...

SDAHO Presents at 2023 Chronic Disease Partner Meeting

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Quality and Integration team recently presented at the 2023 South Dakota Chronic Disease Partners and Better...

New Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Opens in Howard

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Quality Staff are working on a grant through the South Dakota Department of Health to educate...

Trauma Informed Care – Strategies for Compliance & Quality

SDAHO will host a 2-part webinar series on Trauma Informed Care by providing strategies to achieve compliance and quality.  Barbara Speedling will present on...

South Dakota Critical Access Hospitals Honored at NRHA National Conference

The country's top critical access hospitals were awarded last month at the 2023 National Rural Health Association Critical Access Hospital Conference in Kansas City,...

Registration Open for the 2024 SDAHO Nurse Leadership

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 Long-Term Care Weekly Update October 13, 2023: A Resource for Members

Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story...

Free CAPC Open Access Course: Introduction to Palliative Care for Health Professionals

Many areas in our state lack access to specialty palliative care. Learning the basics of palliative care can help local health professionals support those...

Need to Know Webinars: QAPI & Infection Prevention Requirements

SDAHO will host two webinars the week of October 16 that impacts every South Dakota hospital. The two sessions will focus on regulatory compliance...

Congressman Dusty Johnson Lifts Up SDAHO as He helps Fight CMS Proposed Rule

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) advocacy team are actively lobbying against CMS’s proposed staffing rule, which impacts all healthcare not just...

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