South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care

“The ability to offer infection control education and free continuing education credits to healthcare professionals is vital for promoting best practices in the clinical setting. Expanding this training to dental hygienists creates a positive health impact for South Dakota residents and communities.”? - Valerie Wagner, MSN, RN-PHN https://loom.ly/2lwg-uA

Megan is one of many South Dakotans impacted by opioid misuse.?The goal?of the START (Stigma, Treatment, Avoidance and Recovery in Time) SD project is to slow the opioid epidemic and help impacted individuals and families get the care they need to thrive. The South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care is proud to be a partner.

Dental hygienists needing continuing education can take advantage free online infection prevention training! Learn more about the SD Board of Dentistry recent approval of Project Firstline modules. https://lnkd.in/g23Jjdut

Nurses Make a Difference is the theme for Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2024! Check out the MED feature on how Project Firstline nurses are reducing the risk of infection through education and training. https://loom.ly/-SBAM8s

MED Magazine works to stay on top of health care industry news. Recently, MED featured Brookings Health System and their recognition of the value environmental services have in reducing the risk of infection. Read the article and become a MED Insider to receive their newsletters! https://loom.ly/_T0HkyQ

Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2024, is a time to recognize nurses in every field and setting. Check out the MED feature learn about Project Firstline nurses who provide infection prevention education and training throughout South Dakota. https://loom.ly/-SBAM8s

"Enviornmental services team members play a key role in infection prevention" shared Rebecca Sime, RN for SDFMC. MED Magazine recently featured Brookings Health System environmental services team and their impact on infection prevention. Read MED's article and become a MED Insider to get their twice-monthly newsletter. https://loom.ly/_T0HkyQ

National Nurses Week, May 6-12, recognizes nurses for their service and dedication to caring for others and improving the health of patients. South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care https://buff.ly/3UtqHhO #MEDMagazine #SDFMC #SDPFL #NationalNursesWeek

Register for May 7 Best Practice Brief “Integrating and Sustaining Community Health Workers in Clinic Practice!” Christine Arnold, MD, from Sanford Health of Mitchell will be guest speaking. https://loom.ly/ZiYdm1Q

Vicki Palmreuter received recognition for 10 years of leading Better Choices, Better Health (BCBH) chronic disease self-management workshops. Through her time with BCBH, she has led over 40 workshops for 430 participants and trained over 50 leaders in becoming BCBH lay leader volunteers.