Cleaning Week: March 26 – April 1, 2023 Every industry uses cleaning practices to protect South Dakotans from unwanted contact with germs. Governor Kristi Noem recognizes regular cleaning and disinfection as a health and safety investment and issued a proclamation marking the week of March 26, 2023, as Cleaning Week. “Cleaning and disinfection are anContinue reading “Cleaning is a Health and Safety Investment”
Category Archives: SDFMC Expertise
Best Practice for Positive Outcomes and Workforce Relief: Community Health Workers
Community health workers (CHW) are creating positive health outcomes and relieving workforce pressures across South Dakota. These frontline public health workers are often trusted members of the population or community. This natural and common connection enables CHWs to engage communities and health/social service systems to improve the quality and cultural competence of services. The valueContinue reading “Best Practice for Positive Outcomes and Workforce Relief: Community Health Workers”
March 8 Office Hours: Germs Can Live in Dirt
Project Firstline Office HoursGerms Can Live in DirtMarch 8, 2023, at 11:00 AM Central South Dakota Project Firstline hosts a monthly Office Hours for all healthcare workers to learn and share infection control best practices. Held on the second Wednesday of each month, SD PFL team members cover a new topic each month. The MarchContinue reading “March 8 Office Hours: Germs Can Live in Dirt”
Health Care Conversation Hits Home in Chamberlain
Community members continue to make themselves heard about priority health issues at Community Conversations hosted by the South Dakota Department of Health. Facilitated by the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC), these events provide an opportunity to gather feedback on overall community health, areas of concern, and methods being used to improve health. Continue reading “Health Care Conversation Hits Home in Chamberlain”
“Chain of Survival” Saves Lives in Cardiac Ready Communities
Some find their hearts beating fasters and others find their hearts broken as they face Valentine’s Day each February. The holiday and corresponding American Heart Month are a consistent reminder of the impact of cardiovascular disease on South Dakotans. As the long-standing leading cause of death in South Dakota, many cardiac events happen in theContinue reading ““Chain of Survival” Saves Lives in Cardiac Ready Communities”
New Certification Enhances SDFMC Infection Prevention Expertise
Focused on creating a culture of universal infection prevention practices, two South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) team members are among the first in the nation to receive long-term care certification in infection prevention (LTC-CIP). This new certification joins existing offerings from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), which include certifiedContinue reading “New Certification Enhances SDFMC Infection Prevention Expertise”
Making Room for More Voices in Huron
The meeting room at the Huron Public Library required more tables and chairs for those who came to make themselves heard on improving health care in the community. Hosted by the South Dakota Department of Health, the Community Conversation is the first of four events and a step toward developing a State Health Assessment andContinue reading “Making Room for More Voices in Huron”
Danko Shares Infection Prevention Expertise
SD Project Firstline Office Hours, Wednesday, February 8 Infection prevention practices are needed every day in every healthcare encounter. South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) provides education and training on infection prevention to protect those who enter or work in a healthcare environment. Monthly office hours are hosted the second Wednesday of each month andContinue reading “Danko Shares Infection Prevention Expertise”
Vaccination Provides Safer More Reliable Protection
Vaccination is a proven method for preventing the spread of infectious disease. Staying current on immunizations is important at every age and reduces the risk of becoming infected or experiencing complications. The South Dakota Foundation for Medical (SDFMC), in partnership with the South Dakota Department of Health, is working with community-based and faith-based organizations toContinue reading “Vaccination Provides Safer More Reliable Protection”