Fast and Danko Attend Infection Control Conference MED article highlights South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) team’s experience connecting with infection prevention leaders from across the country. The APIC conference included information on a new scholarship opportunity for critical access hospitals to help with infection prevention and control tools and resources. Jess Danko, MSHA,Continue reading “APIC Conference Benefits SD Infection Prevention Efforts”
Category Archives: Project Firstline
September 13 PFL Office Hour: Germs Live on Dry Surfaces
Dry surfaces like door handles, light switches, and handrails are commonly touched. Proper cleaning and disinfection of surfaces helps reduce the spread of germs and the potential risk for infection. The upcoming South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) Office Hour will review how to reduce the risk of infection on dry surfaces. SD PFL OfficeContinue reading “September 13 PFL Office Hour: Germs Live on Dry Surfaces”
SDFMC Infection Prevention Team Expansion
Accepting Job Applications for Program Manager: Ryan White Part B The South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) has a mission to improve quality of life for all South Dakotans by collaborating with healthcare professionals and community partners to achieve excellence in care. By pursing the organizational values to seek excellence, develop professionals, focus onContinue reading “SDFMC Infection Prevention Team Expansion”
Real-Life Examples Presented During Project Firstline Office Hours
A picture is worth a thousand words. When it comes to infection prevention and control seeing the practices and resulting issues first-hand adds impact and encourages change. Recognizing the value of real-life examples for improving education, the South Dakota Project Firstline (PFL) Office Hours updated the session format to include discussion on photos from infectionContinue reading “Real-Life Examples Presented During Project Firstline Office Hours”
Sime Strengthens Infection Prevention Team
Building bridges, literally and figuratively, paved the way for Rebecca Sime, RN, to become the newest program manager for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC). Her journey from civil engineering to registered nurse has given Sime a unique perspective and skill set in both project management and quality improvement. As a member ofContinue reading “Sime Strengthens Infection Prevention Team”
Infection Lurks at Every Tooth
Oral care goes beyond maintaining teeth. The mouth tells a story about a person’s overall health, including revealing infection. Infection prevention and control practices in the dental setting are important for protecting those receiving and providing care. When working in the oral cavity, the body’s defense mechanisms are bypassed. Ensuring processes provide the highest levelContinue reading “Infection Lurks at Every Tooth “
CDC Project Firstline Town Hall May 16
May 11, 2023, marks the expiration of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration. As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the infection control recommendations for healthcare facilities. To support healthcare workers to understand the updated recommendations and how they may be implemented in various facilities and settings,Continue reading “CDC Project Firstline Town Hall May 16”
Safe and Sanitized Environment is Foundational for Health
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”
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”
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”