Inspiration for solving a problem often comes from gaining outside perspectives. Joining the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Quality (SDAHQ) provides an opportunity to grow as a quality improvement professional through networking and education.
“Focusing on solving problems is part of the daily work of a quality improvement professional. Being a member of SDAHQ provides a support network to brainstorm solutions and to celebrate successes,” shared Stacie Fredenburg, director of development and outreach for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) and secretary for SDAHQ.
SDAHQ’s mission is to improve the quality of healthcare and support the development of professionals in healthcare quality. With a common focus on quality improvement, many team members from the SDFMC are actively engaged as SDAHQ members or leaders.
“My quality improvement background was limited when I first joined SDAHQ,” shared Fredenburg. “A group from SDFMC attended SDAHQ’s Yellow Belt training together. We came away energized and full of new ideas. Best of all, we had the tools and practical knowledge to turn the ideas into a reality. “
Professionals of every level from any health care setting are encouraged to join SDAHQ and attend the spring conference to learn more about quality improvement.
SDAHQ Spring Conference 2023
May 9, 2023, from 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Hilton Garden Inn South, Sioux Falls
SDAHQ has applied for continuing education credits from the National Association of Healthcare Quality.
Health Equity Discussion Panel
Open discussion on health equity efforts to meet Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements with experts from Sanford, Avera, and Monument.
Roadmap after Covid: Finding Joy in Work Again
International speaker Donna Wright, MS, RN, NPD-BC, uses humor and wit to share strategies for rediscovering passions and reenergizing ourselves and teams after COVID.
Lunch is included with the conference registration. Those interested in becoming a SDAHQ member can complete the application as part of the registration process and receive the discounted price.
For more information on SDAHQ or quality improvement, reach out to Stacie Fredenburg at (605) 607-4223.