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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...

South Dakotans Decide Healthcare Officially Receives Place on November Ballot

Member News
South Dakotans Decide Healthcare, a broad coalition of patient advocates, nurses, healthcare providers, farmers, faith leaders, educators, and more, announced today that the Secretary...

The 97th South Dakota Legislative Session is Underway

State News
The South Dakota 2022 legislative session kicks off this week, with the Governor’s State of the State Address happening on Tuesday, January 11. This...

CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population

Covid-19
Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant,  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is shortening the recommended time...

OSHA Region VIII Compliance Assistance Newsletter Updates on the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Volume 9, Issue 2 Standard for Vaccination and Testing

Federal News
OSHA Region VIII Compliance Assistance Newsletter Updates on the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Volume 9, Issue 2 Standard for Vaccination and Testing Litigation Update: OSHA is gratified the...

SDAHO Welcomes Jacob Parsons as Director of Fiscal Policy

Member News
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations welcomes Jacob Parsons! Jacob recently joined SDAHO as the Director of Fiscal Policy. Within this position Jacob...

CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility and Strengthens Recommendations for 12-17 Year Olds

Covid-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is endorsing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to expand eligibility of booster doses to...

2021 Education Available until January 31

Education News
​Effective January 31, 2022, SDAHO's 2021 Education Portal will no longer be accessible to view 2021's education content. If you are a SDAHO member...

Grant for Rural Emergency Medical Services Training

Federal News
​The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering 27 awards for up to $200,000 each. The purpose of this program is...

Education Topics for January: Patient Rights, QAPI, Assisted Living Trends & Resiliency

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...

HRSA Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program Grant Available

Federal News
​Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced funding for 40 awards for up to $200,000 each to support the planning and implementation of...

CMS Vaccination Guidance on Hold for South Dakota, but Effective in Minnesota

Covid-19
​​South Dakota and surrounding states (Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana) are currently excluded from enforcement of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid...

SDAHO Larry Vietz Lifetime Achievement Distinguished Service Award: Randy Bury

Member News
​The Larry Vietz Lifetime Achievement Distinguished Service Award goes to Randy Bury, President & CEO of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Randy became...
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