SCHA News

February 2023

CaroNova Launches Opioid Best Practices for Health Systems in the Carolinas
February 13, 2023
Online resource library aims to support adoption of effective strategies for prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder

Uniting in Support of Regulatory Changes to Prior Authorization
February 8, 2023
Hospitals in South Carolina and across the country need to show staunch support by submitting comments in favor of the new Proposed Rule from CMS.

Celebrate National Heart Month by Joining the "Live to Beat" Campaign
February 3, 2023
The campaign focuses on encouraging and empowering Black adults ages 35 to 54 to take small steps to reduce their risks for cardiovascular disease.

January 2023

SCHA Supports Open Enrollment Phone Bank, Additional Efforts at Expanding Coverage Ahead of ACA Marketplace Deadline
January 6, 2023
SCHA will be co-hosting a phone bank on WIS where insurance brokers and agents to answer the phone calls and an interviewee to answer questions posed by the anchor live on television and social media streamed videos.

December 2022

MUSC Health Lancaster’s J. Scott Broome Named 2022 Drive to Zero Harm Leadership Award Winner
December 14, 2022
Since being named to his current position in July of 2020, Broome has demonstrated a commitment to a culture of safety and has proven to be a catalyst for a high-reliability revolution in his facility.

Christmas Comes Early for SCHA and Solvent Brandworks
December 7, 2022
The SCHA Communications Team is celebrating Christmas early this year with a bevy of wins at the 2022 Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society (CHPRMS) Wallie and Golden Tusk Awards and a coveted Gold Telly Award.

The Latest on the "H is for Hiring" Campaign

December 7, 2022

Aimed at creating widespread awareness of the “H is for Hiring” umbrella theme, this phase of the campaign focused on outdoor advertising, the USC-Clemson game, and social/digital platforms.

SCHA Launches Virtual Advocacy Priorities & Membership Briefing for 2023
December 1, 2022
SCHA staff and board members will present the 2023 advocacy agenda, preview the legislative session, and share opportunities for members to engage in the process. As part of the event, participants will also elect new board officers and approve committee reports.

November 2022

SCHA Launches “H is for Hiring” Campaign to Build Healthcare Workforce
November 16, 2022
SCHA, member hospitals, and a network of partners are launching “H is for Hiring,” a statewide, multi-year campaign to meet South Carolina’s need for a stable, high-quality hospital and healthcare workforce.

SCHA Celebrates 2022 Certified Zero Harm Award Winners
November 7, 2022
SC hospitals continue to advance patient safety on their journey to Zero Harm.

Discounts for College Football Games, Adidas Footwear Available for SC Hospital Workers
November 6, 2022
In appreciation for all of the tremendous work South Carolina's hospital workforce puts in all year round, SCHA has secured several discount opportunities available to all hospital employees for the month of November.

October 2022

SCHA and Antum Risk Partner to Address Workplace Violence
October 5, 2022
The partnership will provide South Carolina's hospitals and health systems with actionable data to implement strategies to advance workplace safety and prevent acts of violence.

September 2022

New COVID-19 Booster, Monkeypox Vaccine Available
September 20, 2022
These new vaccines can make a difference in combatting both diseases.

SCHA Foundation Awarded $500K Grant from USDA for Produce Prescription Program to Combat Diabetes
September 13, 2022
The funding was made available under the USDA’s Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) Produce Prescription Program, which provide financial and non-financial incentives to income-eligible individuals and families to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables to improve dietary health.

SCHA/NCHA Launches Carolinas Governance Series on Workforce Launches with New Certification Pathway for Trustees
September 7, 2022
Following the success of the Fall 2021 joint virtual series, NCHA and SCHA have created an expanded and robust certification pathway for hospital trustees, including both a Foundations certification and an advanced certification.

July 2022

Professional Membership Group Highlight: Mike Puckett
July 13, 2022
Puckett is the Corporate Director of Emergency Management at McLeod Health and a member of the SC Society for Healthcare Emergency Management (SCSHEM).

SCHA Zero Harm Portal is Open Through August 17
July 11, 2022
The application portal includes all 4 Zero Harm Awards and is built to be as painless and time-efficient as possible.

June 2022

"A Series of Hope" Campaign Continues with Diabetes-Focused Video & Material
June 1, 2022
The first installment released in 2021 looked at cancer, while the latest video in the series tackles diabetes.

April 2022

Adidas and SCHA Launch Month-Long Retail Partnership to Celebrate SC Healthcare Workforce
April 27, 2022
From May 1 – May 31, all hospital employees in South Carolina are invited to visit the adidas Employee Store for special access to 50% off the latest Adidas gear.

April 2022 Is South Carolina Health Care Decisions Month
April 6, 2022
Although most people recognize the importance of ACP, very few have taken the steps to communicate and document their future health care wishes.