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 trainingContinueContinue reading “MED Feature: Brookings Health System Recognizes Impact of Environmental Services Team for Infection Prevention”
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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,ContinueContinue reading “South Dakota Project Firstline Set to Attend Several Health Conferences “
Cleaning Week Proclaimed for South Dakota for March 24-30, 2024
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 24, 2024, as Cleaning Week. “Cleaning and disinfection are an instrumental part of infection control processes at healthcareContinueContinue reading “Cleaning Week Proclaimed for South Dakota for March 24-30, 2024”
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 funContinueContinue reading “605 “The December One” Podcast Features Danko and Sime “
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 beginsContinueContinue 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 anContinueContinue reading “Cleaning is a Health and Safety Investment”