The Latest News From SDAHO

CDC Launches Sepsis Program for Hospitals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Aug. 24 announced the launch of its Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements initiative, a new program...

SDAHO is Hiring: Seeking Workforce Development Coordinator

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Healthcare Workforce Development Coordinator. SDAHO was recently awarded the Rural...

Air Quality Alert Issues for South Dakota

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) issued an air quality alert for areas across South Dakota where smoke from wildfires...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update August 25, 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...

FDA greenlights first vaccine for RSV prevention in infants via active gestational immunization

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of Pfizer’s Abrysvo (Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine), the first vaccine approved for use in...

Attention SNF & AL’s: Register for a Statewide Emergency Preparedness Drill!

The South Dakota Health Care Coalition (SDHCC) conducts a statewide exercise every year. SDHCC has requested skilled nursing and assisted living SDAHO members to...

Workplace Violence: Laws and Programs in Place to Protect Healthcare Professionals

We are seeing an increase with violence in the workplace, with a significant increase taking place in hospitals and health systems since the onset...

Face It TOGETHER South Dakota to Host Walk to Bring Awareness to Addiction

Face It TOGETHER, South Dakota is hosting March into the Light, an annual event to bring awareness to addiction and recovery. This recovery celebration...

Gearing up for Golf, Networking and Learning. SDAHO Annual Convention Just Four Weeks Away

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Annual Convention is just 4-weeks away, taking place September 20-22 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. ...

More Than $64 Million in Grants to Fund Mental Health Services and Awareness

​The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has awarded, more than $64 million in funding to address the nation’s...

Important News About the Visa/Mastercard Settlement

SDAHO Enterprises Endorsed Business Partner, Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG) is excited to share the news that a major milestone has been reached in...

AHA to Provide Advocacy & Regulatory Update to SDAHO Members

On Thursday, August 31, John Supplitt, Senior Director for the American Hospital Associations Rural Health Services as he discusses the 2023 rural advocacy agenda. ...

September is Sepsis Awareness Month

in 2011 the Sepsis Alliance designated September as Sepsis Awareness Month. Sepsis is the body's life-threatening response to infection that affects 1.7 million people and takes...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update August 18, 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...

Federal Inquiry into High-cost Credit Cards and Loans Pushed on Patients for Medical Expenses

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) on July 7, 2023,...

The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum Join Forces to Improve Healthcare Quality, Safety, Equity, and Value

The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum (NQF) today announced a strategic affiliation to accelerate improvements in health for all people. NQF will join the...

New Workforce Recruitment Tools from LeadingAge

Learn how LeadingAge members are improving their website careers page with new tools from LeadingAge. The free QuickCast shows members how others are...

SDAHO Education for the Week of August 21

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...

SD Newborn Screening Program has Added a Long Term Follow Up Program

The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Child and Family Services is pleased to announce the Newborn Screening Program will be expanding its...

SDAHO Welcomes Joe Mull to 2023 Annual Convention

​The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is thrilled to announce that leadership and retention expert Joe Mull, M.Ed, CSP will be the...

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