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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.