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 “
SD Project Firstline Creates National Emergency Medical Services Curriculum
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of South Dakota have approved the emergency medical services (EMS) infection prevention and control curriculum developed by South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL). Individuals who complete the training available on the SD PFL’s website can receive continuing education credits to apply toward EMS certificationContinueContinue reading “SD Project Firstline Creates National Emergency Medical Services Curriculum “
MED Feature: Prairie Lakes Healthcare Systems takes Proactive Approach to Infection Prevention
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) recognizes infection prevention and control is an essential part of caring for and protecting their patients. Their proactive approach to infection prevention and control training includes taking advantage of the monthly office hours and valuable resources offered by South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL). “South Dakota Project Firstline training resources,ContinueContinue reading “MED Feature: Prairie Lakes Healthcare Systems takes Proactive Approach to Infection Prevention “
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”