Welcome to SDAHO’s Post-Acute Radar, designed to keep our post-acute providers updated on major changes in regulatory, quality and payment initiatives that may be heading your way.

Each page below contains a brief synopsis of an initiative, icons to show whether the initiative falls into regulatory, quality or payment categories, links to additional resources and a timeline of expected implementation dates and deadlines.

Honoring Caregivers & Celebrating Wellness: Nurses Week, Hospital Week & More in May

The month of May brings a dedicated focus to several important areas of health and well-being. It's Mental Health Awareness Month, recognizing the importance...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update April 26, 2024 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 Funding for Palliative Care Research

Research in Palliative Care is growing and providing the data needed to establish evidence-based practice for palliative care.  In a recent GeriPal Pod Cast, Drs. Alex...

Learn More About Becoming a Cardiac Ready Community

Is your community “cardiac-ready?” Seven in 10 people in America say they feel powerless to act in the face of a cardiac emergency. As a...

Temp-to-Perm Recruiting Tactics: Solutions to Grow Your Workforce

In today's dynamic healthcare staffing landscape, the journey from temporary to permanent employment represents more than just a transition—it's a strategic opportunity for organizational...

South Dakota Department of Health Announces Milestones in Public Health Improvement Efforts

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is proud to announce the completion of the comprehensive State Health Assessment (SHA) and the State Health...

South Dakota Healthcare Professionals Come Together for Workplace Violence Prevention Training

Healthcare Professionals representing Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) from across South Dakota gathered in Oacoma for SDAHO’s workplace violence prevention conference, titled: Creating a Culture...
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Healthcare Finance Webinar Series for Hospitals

SDAHO will provide a hospital financial webinar series, where we explore the fundamental concepts and strategies essential for managing the financial health of healthcare...

2024 Legislative Impact Brief Now Available to SDAHO Members

This legislative brief list legislation passed during the 2024 Session of the South Dakota Legislature and a brief description of anticipated impacts to health...

CMS Finalizes Minimum Staffing Standards for Nursing Homes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 22 finalized minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid. As proposed in September,...

Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 27

Since South Dakota began participating in the National Prescription Take-Back Day in 2017, nearly 53,000 pounds of medication has been collected for destruction through...

DOH Compiles Resources for Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes

On March 20, CMS issued new guidance for State Survey Agencies and long-term care facilities on the use of enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) to align...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update April 19, 2024: A Resource for Members

Each week SDAHO provides members with an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct...

DOH Announces Groundbreaking for New Workforce and Education Center in Pierre

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announces a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to advance public health within the state. The groundbreaking...

SDAHO’s Tammy Hatting Lobbies for Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act in...

On Wednesday, April 17, SDAHO’s COO, Tammy Hatting, participated in the Patient Quality of Life Coalition Lobby Day on Capitol Hill in Washington DC....

Secretary Becerra Statement on U.S. Global Health Security Strategy

The United States must be in position to prevent, detect, and respond to public health crises – including infectious disease threats at home and...

Information Needed for the South Dakota Maternal Child Health Needs Assessment

The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Child and Family Services is seeking help to gather information about the health needs of women,...

2024 SDAHO Nurse Leadership Update

Having strong nurse leadership skills involves your innate personality and behavior, as well as continued professional development. Leadership also involves being vulnerable in identifying...
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DOH Secretary Issues the Statement on H5N1 Avian Influenza

In response to recent concerns surrounding H5N1 Avian Influenza, South Dakota Department of Health Secretary, Melissa Magstadt, underscores collaborative efforts with the Department of...

SDAHO Attends CMS Quality Conference

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) held its Annual Quality Conference April 8-10, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland. SDAHO's Director of Quality Integration,...

SDAHO Post-Acute Conference Delivers Collaboration and Innovation

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) hosted the 2024 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference April 10-11, 2024, at the Highland Conference Center...

April is Counseling Awareness Month

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) celebrates counselors in April, as we recognize this month as Counseling Awareness month. Many Americans celebrate...

The SD Department of Health Introduces South Dakota PLAN: Prepare, Learn, Advocate, Navigate

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), as a provider of Title X Family Planning services, has undergone a transformation and is proud to...

SDAHO Members Take Part in Annual Facility Art Contest

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to host its first annual Facility Art Contest. SDAHO reached out to member Activity Directors...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update April 5, 2024: A Resource for Members

Each week SDAHO provides members with an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct...

SDAHO to Host MBQIP Workshop in May

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Quality and Integration department is excited to host a Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) Workshop. ...

Quarterly Advocacy Update: Spring 2024

The 99th South Dakota Legislature ended in historic fashion, with no vetoes being issued by Governor Noem. It was also another great year for...

Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month this April

Each April the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) celebrated Occupational Therapy (OT) Month and the more than 230,000 Occupational Therapists, Occupational therapy assistants and...

CMS Issues Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 2 released its final rule for qualified health plans offered through the health insurance marketplaces for 2025. Beginning...

SDAHO Associate Member Spotlight: Avel eCare Senior Care

For more than a decade, Avel eCare Senior Care has supported long-term care facilities, their workforce, and residents with the best in telemedicine services....

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