SCHA News

May 2025

SC Hospitals are Economic Engines, Says New Study
May 13, 2025
A new report from SCHA shows that hospitals account for more than 203,000 state jobs with a total of $13.2 billion in labor income.

Celebrating South Carolina Hospitals' Success in Quality and Patient Safety
May 7, 2025
Nationally, South Carolina has made significant strides in improving its hospital safety scores. The state was ranked 5th among all states, tied with Virginia, demonstrating its leadership in healthcare quality.

All the National Nurse's Week Deals, Discounts and Freebies for 2025
May 6, 2025
There are hundreds of different discounts available during National Nurses Week (May 6-11).

April 2025

Adidas Employee Store Offering Hospital Workers Discount for Month of May
April 24, 2025
SC hospital employees are eligible for a 50% discount at the Adidas Employee Store in Greenville, SC throughout the month of May.

SCHA Announces Minor League Baseball Discounts for National Hospitals Week and National Nurses Week
April 16, 2025
This is a time every year when we encourage all South Carolinians to pause and celebrate the hospitals, health systems, and healthcare workers who strive every day to provide the very best care for their communities.

February 2025

How Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Fosters a Culture of Workforce Safety
February 26, 2025
Thanks to security’s efforts and the hospital’s commitment to safety, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System has fostered a culture where staff feel protected and valued.

SCHA and SC ETV Launch H is for Hiring Broadcast Special Highlighting Career Opportunities in Healthcare
February 21, 2025
The H is for Hiring special is part of a larger initiative between SCETV and the SCHA created to raise awareness of career opportunities in healthcare. The partnership involves leveraging multimedia content and educational resources to connect job seekers, students and the healthcare industry.

January 2025

South Carolina DHHS Receives Innovative Maternal Health Award from CMS
January 21, 2025
South Carolina will be one of a handful of state in the Transforming Maternal Health Model (TMaH). This innovative program is dedicated to improving health outcomes and creating a safe, supportive environment for mothers and infants enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Nursing Still Among the Most Trusted, Important Professions in US
January 17, 2025
SCHA is proud of our nursing leaders in SCONL and all of our member’s dedicated caregivers.

WHY Network Expands Access to Mental Health First Aid Training
January 15, 2025
WHY also will offer three member-wide adult MHFA training sessions in 2025, starting with a virtual workshop March 26th. Details and registration information will be available soon.  

December 2024

Raising Awareness About Physician Burnout
December 20, 2024
SCHA has partnered with South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) on posters drawing attention to some pretty concerning statistics related to our physician community. 

SCHA, Solvent Brandworks Honored for Outstanding Work
December 12, 2024
The Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society has honored the South Carolina Hospital Association and Solvent Brandworks for excellence in health care communications and marketing.

24 Healthcare Professionals Chosen for Next WHY We Lead Cohort
December 12, 2024
WHY We Lead targets mid-level management positions and aims to equip them to effectively lead teams, encourage employee engagement and embrace change. Those selected for the series start in January 2025.

Marian Savage of Roper St. Francis Healthcare Wins 2024 Drive to Zero Harm Leadership Award
December 11, 2024
The award is presented each year to a South Carolina hospital leader who demonstrates a track record of excellence in creating sustainable cultures of safety throughout their healthcare system.

Summerville, Other Trident Facilities Embrace “My Mommy Works Here” Campaign
December 4, 2024
The signs were recently installed at all public entrances to the Summerville Medical Center and in coming months will be incorporated at sister facility Trident Medical Center and freestanding ERs Brighton Park Emergency, Centre Point Emergency, James Island Emergency, and Moncks Corner Medical Center.

November 2024

IV Fluid Shortage Update
November 20, 2024
Baxter communicated with customers that, barring any unanticipated developments, it expects to reach 100% allocation across several IV product codes by the end of the year.

September 2024

SCHA & SCETV Celebrate National Surgical Technologists Week with launch of "Every Role Counts" Campaign
September 16, 2024
The "Every Role Counts" campaign highlights key healthcare careers that are essential to patient care.

UHS Finds Success in Using De-escalation Training to Address Workplace Violence
September 4, 2024
The UHS de-escalation program was structured around three key components: training, environment, and support. De-escalation training, offered to all team members who have direct patient interaction, emphasizes active listening, empathy, non-verbal communication, and conflict resolution.

August 2024

Zero Harm Awards Application Portal is Open Now
August 14, 2024
All member hospitals are eligible and encouraged to apply.

July 2024

Blood Culture Bottle Shortage
July 11, 2024
According to the FDA, the disruption in supply of this device is expected to impact patient diagnosis, follow up patient management, and antimicrobial stewardship efforts.