News Archive - South Carolina Hospital Association

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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.

SCHA's 2024 End-of-Session Legislative Wrap-up

August 1, 2024

It was a busy session! SCHA made much progress on our legislative priorities in 2024 while also supporting a number of other impactful bills that were enacted.

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.

AnMed's VetNet is a Commitment to Our Nation's Heroes

July 2, 2024

VetNET supports the more 100 veterans on AnMed’s team.

June 2024

SCHA Out and About, Vol. 11: Lobbying in Washington, Supply Chain Meeting in Myrtle Beach, and EMS Partnership

June 19, 2024

SCHA President & CEO Thornton Kirby has been busy, from lobbying in Washington, DC to speaking to supply chain leader in Myrtle Beach.

AnMed Wins National Award for Equity of Care

June 13, 2024

Only 3 health systems in the U.S. earn honor from the AHA

SCHA Announces First Graduating Class of WHY We Lead

June 12, 2024

The selective and rigorous leadership development program required a significant commitment from both the participants and their employers,

May 2024

Advocate for the SAVE Act

May 22, 2024

This bipartisan bill would provide federal protections from workplace violence for healthcare workers, similar to the protections in current law for airport and aircraft employees.

SC Hospitals Launch "My Mommy Works Here" Campaign to Address Workplace Violence

May 13, 2024

The “My Mommy Works Here” campaign will serve as a reminder to patients and visitors that that’s not just a nurse providing you care – that’s someone’s mother, father or friend.

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center Designed with Security in Mind

May 8, 2024

A single vestibule provides access to the emergency department, surgery and outpatient wings, each having its own waiting area.

SCHA Announces Second Round of WHY We Lead Participants

May 1, 2024

The highly selective program is intended to support healthcare workforce needs by identifying and equipping the next generation of hospital leaders to effectively lead teams, encourage employee engagement and embrace change.

April 2024

SC DHEC Restructuring: What You Need to Know

April 25, 2024

For South Carolina hospitals, it's important to know that the new Department of Public Health will be organized into three different divisions that will regulate healthcare in the state.