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. Read the full story. Danko Co-Authors Respiratory Care ServicesContinue reading "MED Article Highlights Danko as APIC Chapter Co-Author"
Comagine Health Announces Intent to Bid as Prime Contractor for 13th Statement of Work to Serve as Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization in Region 6
Newly Assembled Team Prepares Approach in Anticipation of Request for Proposal Comagine Health, a leading national, nonprofit health care consulting organization, announces the formation of partnerships to support its upcoming bid as prime contractor for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 13th Statement of Work to serve as the Quality Innovation Network-QualityContinue reading "Comagine Health Announces Intent to Bid as Prime Contractor for 13th Statement of Work to Serve as Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization in Region 6 "
Winter Travel Tips for Keeping Children Safe
Over the river and through the woods takes on a whole new meaning as South Dakota families prepare to travel for the holidays. Keeping little ones properly buckled and safe is important all year, but especially during the more treacherous winter travel season. Drivers are still adjusting to slippery road conditions and reduced visibility, whichContinue reading "Winter Travel Tips for Keeping Children Safe "
January 16: Project Firstline Train the Trainer Series Launch
The newly developed Train the Trainer series, in collaboration with Compass, Kansas Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC), and South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL), is set to host its first training session on January 16, 2024. Participants will gain an understanding of resources PFL has created for utilization in healthcare facilities centered around infection prevention.Continue reading "January 16: Project Firstline Train the Trainer Series Launch"
Winter Safety Tips for Families
The joy of the first snowfall brings an entryway filled with winter coats, single gloves, wet boots, and red-cheeked children. Getting outdoors is good for everyone, and dressing appropriately is essential to protect little fingers and toes. Hypothermia and front bite are primary dangers from reduced body temperatures and freezing skin and tissue. Destiney Storms,Continue reading "Winter Safety Tips for Families"
January 10 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) Office Hour willContinue reading "January 10 SD PFL Office Hour: Micro Learn on Cough and Congestion"
Project Firstline Meets Infection Prevention Training Needs for SD Critical Access Hospitals
Critical access hospitals (CAHs) participating in the Hospital Quality Improvement Contractor (HQIC) program will be invited to participate in a four-part train-the-trainer infection prevention series starting in January 2024. The training series is the result of ongoing engagement between the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) Project Firstline (PFL) team and the South DakotaContinue reading "Project Firstline Meets Infection Prevention Training Needs for SD Critical Access Hospitals "
605 “The December One” Podcast Features Danko and Sime
Hosts of the 605 Podcast highlighted the importance of hand washing and Influenza Vaccination Week during the December 11, 2023, video session. Jess Danko, MSHA, RRT, LTC-CIP, program director, and Rebecca Sime, RN, represented the Project Firstline team and used pepper to demonstrate how soap repels germs during hand washing. While the podcast is a funContinue reading "605 “The December One” Podcast Features Danko and Sime "
National Highlight of South Dakota Project Firstline Scavenger Hunt
The South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) Scavenger Hunt was featured as an innovative infection prevention training resource in a national partner spotlight by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The interactive game utilizes CDC PFL posters, a list of questions, and an answer key to engage staff in a search through theirContinue reading "National Highlight of South Dakota Project Firstline Scavenger Hunt "
December 13 PFL Office Hour: What should I do if I see blood?
In healthcare, the risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens is heightened. Brief education and easy reminders for staff on how to protect themselves when they see blood will be covered in this month's office hour session. The upcoming South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) Office Hour will review steps to take when dealing withContinue reading "December 13 PFL Office Hour: What should I do if I see blood? "