The Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) is offering scholarships to complete the new Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate Program (a $600 value) free of charge! To expand an interdisciplinary approach to antimicrobial stewardship, SIDP is seeking allied health professionals who are interested in enrolling in the program. Jess Danko, MS, RRT, LTC-CIP, program director at theContinueContinue reading “Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate Program 2024 Scholarships for Allied Health Professionals”
Category Archives: SDFMC
Filling the Cup of New Moms by Promoting Self Care
Emily Carlson, BSN, RN, is a mother of four and works full-time for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) as a Bright Start home visiting nurse. She divides her time caring for her family and providing personalized nursing care to the first-time mothers enrolled in Bright Start. Balancing work and life can beContinueContinue reading “Filling the Cup of New Moms by Promoting Self Care “
Board of Dentistry Approves Project Firstline Infection Prevention Training
South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) infection prevention training has been approved by the South Dakota Board of Dentistry for continuing education credit (CEC) for dental hygienist licensing. Using the free online trainings, dental hygienists can stay up to date on infection control practices and reduce the risk of infection for themselves and their patients. ContinueContinue reading “Board of Dentistry Approves Project Firstline Infection Prevention Training”
MED Feature: Project Firstline Celebrates Nurses Week
National Nurses Week, May 6-12, recognizes nurses for their service and dedication to caring for others and improving the health of patients. This year’s theme “Nurses Make the Difference” works to honor exceptional nurses that embody both compassion and care in the healthcare setting. Nurses provide care through every stage of life and work withContinueContinue reading “MED Feature: Project Firstline Celebrates Nurses Week”
Provider Shares Value of Community Health Workers in Clinical Practice
Christine Arnold, MD, featured speaker for Integrating CHWS into Medical Practice Best Practice Brief, May 7, 2024, at 1:00 PM Central. The second session of the two-part Integrating and Sustaining Community Health Workers in Clinic Practice series will be held on May 7, 2024, at 1:00 PM Central. Hosted by the South Dakota Foundation forContinueContinue reading “Provider Shares Value of Community Health Workers in Clinical Practice”
MED Feature: Brookings Health System Recognizes Impact of Environmental Services Team for Infection Prevention
Brookings Health System (BHS) recognizes the value and positive impact of the environmental service (EVS) employees for reducing the risk of infection. Health care facilities across the state joined BHS and the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) in recognizing EVS teams during Cleaning Week, which was held March 24-30, 2024. Education and trainingContinueContinue reading “MED Feature: Brookings Health System Recognizes Impact of Environmental Services Team for Infection Prevention”
Brookings Health System Recognizes Impact of Environmental Services Team for Infection Prevention
Brookings Health System (BHS) recognizes the value and positive impact of the environmental service (EVS) employees for reducing the risk of infection. Health care facilities across the state joined BHS and the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) in recognizing EVS teams during Cleaning Week, which was held March 24-30, 2024. Education and trainingContinueContinue reading “Brookings Health System Recognizes Impact of Environmental Services Team for Infection Prevention”
Plankinton Achieves Cardiac Ready Community Designation
During a cardiac emergency every second without proper care or treatment can mean the difference between life and death. Travel time for an ambulance and first responders may take up to 30 minutes in remote areas of the state. The Cardiac Ready Community (CRC) Program helps educate, equip, and empower local community members to beContinueContinue reading “Plankinton Achieves Cardiac Ready Community Designation”
Integrating and Sustaining Community Health Workers in Clinic Practice
Two-Part Best Practice Brief Series Begins April 30, 2024 Community health workers are a trusted resource for individuals navigating unfamiliar or stressful health care situations. These frontline public health workers use their understanding of cultures and communities to connect people with needed health care and social services. A two-part Best Practice Brief series titled, “IntegratingContinueContinue reading “Integrating and Sustaining Community Health Workers in Clinic Practice “
April 16: Final Project Firstline Train the Trainer Session
Content experts will continue to share best practices and resources to improve infection prevention and control in the final session of the Project Firstline Train the Trainer series on April 16, 2024. The series is a collaborative effort with Compass, KFMC Health Improvement Partners (KFMC), and South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL). Project Firstline TrainContinueContinue reading “April 16: Final Project Firstline Train the Trainer Session”