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 forContinue 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 trainingContinue 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 trainingContinue 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 beContinue 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, “IntegratingContinue 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 TrainContinue reading "April 16: Final Project Firstline Train the Trainer Session"
Helping Others Through Lived Experiences
Overcoming addiction and working towards putting life back on track can seem impossible. Seeking help from professionals can also be overwhelming. Plus, those struggling with addiction can see a disconnect between themselves and the professional. This is where peer support specialists (PSS) play a vital role. A PSS draws from their lived experiences to provideContinue reading "Helping Others Through Lived Experiences "
South Dakota Project Firstline Set to Attend Several Health Conferences
As conference season rolls around South Dakota Project Firstline (PFL) is attending several; through booth set ups and speaking engagements. Rebecca Sime, RN, program manager for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) recognizes the importance of attending conferences for professional development, as they offer a wealth of learning and networking opportunities. Sime said,Continue reading "South Dakota Project Firstline Set to Attend Several Health Conferences "
Positive Approach to Care® Dementia Training Provides Long Term Benefits
Hintz and Wilcox Certified as Independent Trainers Dementia is a symptom of progressive brain disorders that affect cognitive function and progressively weaken a person’s ability to think and process. According to Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, the number of Americans over 65 living with the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, will more thanContinue reading "Positive Approach to Care® Dementia Training Provides Long Term Benefits"
SDFMC Bright Start Team Attends All Team Home Visiting Conference
A network of home visitors and family support professionals gathered for the first All Team Home Visiting Conference in Oacoma, SD, on February 27-28, 2024. Families from across the state and four tribal communities receive pregnancy support and parenting education through the five South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) programs represented at the gathering. Continue reading "SDFMC Bright Start Team Attends All Team Home Visiting Conference "