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December 2022
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.
March 2022
SCHA Recognizes Zero Harm Winners During Patient Safety Week
March 16, 2022
The program was launched in 2014 to prevent medical errors by recognizing hospitals that could demonstrate at least 12 consecutive months without a harm event in specific categories. In 2021, 58 hospitals, representing two-thirds of SCHA members, won at least one award.
March Proclaimed Patient Safety Month by Governor McMaster
March 9, 2022
“South Carolina hospitals have adopted new approaches towards improving quality of care and are now national models for how to become more highly reliable,” according to the proclamation.
It’s Not If, But When: Cybersecurity Tips from SCHA’s John Williams
March 2, 2022
John Williams is SCHA’s Director of Disaster Preparedness and an experienced leader in hospital security and facility management. Feel free to send him your cybersecurity questions at jwilliams@scha.org.
February 2022
MUSC Health Charleston Wins SCHA 2022 Capstone Award
February 16, 2022
The hospital was selected for its extraordinary and comprehensive commitment to quality of care, developing a healthy workforce and improving community health
Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis
February 7, 2022
SCHA echoes the national organizations message to give blood if you can.
December 2021
SC ETV Documentary Celebrating SCHA Centennial to Premiere December 16
December 10, 2021
The documentary will premiere on the SCETV channel on Thursday, December 16 at 9 p.m., and will re-run on Sunday, December 19 at 6 p.m. It will also be shown on the South Carolina Channel on Monday, December 27 at 8 p.m., and on the ETV World Channel on Tuesday, December 28 at noon.