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Danko Featured Guest on 605 “Don’t Be a Pig” Podcast
Hosts of the 605 Podcast highlighted Infection Prevention Month and Pork Month during the October 19 video session. The podcast guests and hosts laughed through a game of “Pig Your Poison” as they voted on scientific health term applying to a pig, human, or both. While the podcast is a fun environment, …
Thrive as a Communications Coordinator for SDFMC
SDFMC Job Application The South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) is currently seeking a Communications Coordinator to champion the mission and values using consistent messaging and proven communications strategies and channels to promote services and projects. Communications Coordinator Job Description Download the job description and complete the SDFMC Job Application. In …
Teaching Children Gratitude
Being thankful, showing appreciation, and returning kindness are all qualities parents work to instill in their children. Teaching these characteristics of gratitude to young children in their first five years may transform a child's outlook on life. The holiday season is an ideal time to help young children understand and practice gratitude. …
SDAHO Stigma Webinar: 11/06 and 11/30
South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is presenting "Stigma: A Personal Testimony from Megan Cantone". on two dates in November to bring awareness to stigmas related to substance use disorder. Register for webinar one on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 12:30pm (CST). Register for webinar two on Thursday, November 30, 2023, …
Fighting Infection One ICAR at a Time
Individuals in a health care setting have a higher risk of infection. Health care facilities can participate in a proactive Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) to receive free, non-regulatory guidance to strengthen infection prevention and control and reduce health-associated infections (HAI). “Without effective infection prevention it is difficult to achieve quality …
POSTPONED November 8 SD PFL Office Hour: Micro Learn on Cough and Congestion
Providing infection control education for healthcare staff has been made easy through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) new series of micro-learn resources. These quick and educational tools are a resource for infection preventionists and department managers to quickly access and share. The upcoming South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) …
Micro-Learn: Cough and Congestion
Sidestepping and leaning away from someone who coughs or sneezes is a natural instinct to avoid exposure to germs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has introduced the Cough and Congestion Micro-Learn to provide additional education on ways to reduce the chance of infection. The short, adaptive, and easy to …
Unmasking Signs of Domestic Violence
Pumpkins, sweaters, and turning leaves are clear signs of the changing season. The Halloween costumes are a reminder that October is also the month to unmask the issues of domestic violence. Disguising the signs of abuse by hiding or lying about bruises or other injuries should be taken seriously. “As a Bright …
Collaboration Results in Funding to Improve Overdose Response in South Dakota
The South Dakota State University (SDSU) will lead a statewide overdose response effort to increase access to life-saving resources and education thanks to funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) is a partner of the START-SD: Overdose Response project, which will focus …
Koehn Set to Impact Bright Start Team
With over 25 years of experience in maternal child health, Jane Koehn, RN, is eager to use her knowledge and skills as a Bright Start nurse home visitor for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC). Koehn’s interest in maternal child healthcare was sparked when she became a mother. “The nurses …
SDFMC is a partner of the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Program (QIN_QIO) for North Dakota and South Dakota.
