Creating a culture where infection prevention practices become universal in all activities is the focus for Project Firstline (PFL), a national training collaborative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Routine cleaning and disinfecting practices are important for protecting public health, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proclaimed March 26 – April 1,Continue reading “Safe and Sanitized Environment is Foundational for Health”
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The Infection Connection Session Features SDFMC Team
SDAHO Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference: April 12-13, 2023 South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care’s (SDFMC) infection prevention content experts, Jess Danko, MSHA, RRT, LTC-CIP and Cheri Fast, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, will provide first-hand examples of infection control concerns during the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference which beginsContinue reading “The Infection Connection Session Features SDFMC Team”
Cleaning is a Health and Safety Investment
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”
CHWs Add Value to Health Care Workforce
Improving community connections to health and social services contributes to improved health outcomes. Utilizing community health workers (CHWs) to navigate services adds value and reduces cost and workforce burden. In the past year, the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care team has contributed to the expansion of the CHW network within health care and communityContinue reading “CHWs Add Value to Health Care Workforce”
March 28: Preventing Diabetes Starts with Taking the Risk Test
Diabetes Alert Day, March 28, 2023, promotes the quick and easy Diabetes Risk Test and serves as a “wake up call” for taking steps to prevent or manage diabetes. Being overweight, having a family history of diabetes, and lacking physical activity increases the risk for developing type 2 diabetes. “It would be great if allContinue reading “March 28: Preventing Diabetes Starts with Taking the Risk Test”
March 29: Resiliency in Long Term Care Series Launch
Content experts will provide resiliency strategies during a four-part Resiliency in Long Term Care training series to support long-term care teams, communities, and care providers. Resiliency in Long Term CareMonthly Training Series March 29 to June 282:00 – 3:00 PM CDT “Working through the COVID 19 pandemic has been ever so challenging for us healthcareContinue reading “March 29: Resiliency in Long Term Care Series Launch”
Bright Start Featured News on MED
The Midwest Medical Edition (MED) connects health care professionals and distributes medical community news and information within a tri-state area. As an active contributor and partner of MED, the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) news page provides quick and easy access to current project updates and success stories. Every Child Deserves a BrightContinue reading “Bright Start Featured News on MED”
SDAHQ Inspires Quality Improvement Solutions
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 providesContinue reading “SDAHQ Inspires Quality Improvement Solutions”
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”