Project Firstline Celebrates Nurses Week
National Nurses Week, May 6-12, recognizes nurses for their service and dedication to caring for others and improving the health of patients.
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.
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).
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.
Danko Co-Authors Respiratory Care Services APIC Chapter
With the emergence of COVID-19, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) recognized a need to update the Respiratory Care Services chapter and highlight the connection of respiratory care services and infection control practices. Jess Danko, MSHA, RRT, LTC-CIP, program director for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care and APIC South Dakota member, collaborated to update the 2014 version of the chapter.
Reducing Health Associated Infection Risk In A Construction Zone
Health care organizations with plans to renovate or expand existing facilities face the challenge of maintaining a sterile environment in a construction zone.
Vaccination Reduces The Risk Of Illness For Pregnant Women And Babies
Expectant mothers and newborn babies are vulnerable and need extra protection against germs and infectious diseases.
Sime Strengthens Infection Prevention Team
Building bridges, literally and figuratively, paved the way for Rebecca Sime, RN, to become the newest program manager for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC).
Governor Noem Issues South Dakota Cleaning Week Proclamation
South Dakota Foundation for Medical is excited to share that Governor Kristi Noem has issued a Proclamation in South Dakota declaring the week of March 26th Cleaning Week.