SCHA News

February 2021

On the Move: SCHA Staff Updates
February 3, 2021
As we continue to serve as the primary voice and advocate for South Carolina’s hospitals and health systems, we are always working to align our services based on the issues that are impacting our industry.

The Next Generation of the Zero Harm Awards
February 3, 2021
SCHA has made some exciting changes and updates to our flagship high reliability program.

December 2020

SCHA Releases Our Live Healthy SC County Report Cards
December 22, 2020
These County Report Cards will serve as a strategic tool for SCHA to highlight strengths, identify potential challenges, and find opportunities as action plans associated with improving these key areas are developed.

Assembling a Team for a Just Culture Workplace
December 15, 2020
SCHA talks with MUSC Health’s leading Just Culture proponents about what it takes to make it stick.

SCHA Hosts Statewide Health Insurance Phone Bank Dec. 10
December 8, 2020
All South Carolina media outlets are encouraged to coordinate a safe, socially distanced visit as we approach the December 15 deadline to purchase health plans from the federal Marketplace.

November 2020

SCHA and State Leaders Encourage You to Stay #SCStrong This Holiday Season
November 17, 2020
Now is the time for all South Carolinians to rededicate themselves to individual actions to protect public health amid this pandemic.

McLeod Health Announces Donna Isgett As New President and CEO
November 10, 2020
Isgett, who currently serves as the chair of the South Carolina Hospital Association Board of Trustees, has been with the health system since 1997.

Prisma Health Parkridge, MUSC Health and Bon Secours St. Francis Receive Magnet Nursing Recognition 
November 4, 2020
These South Carolina hospitals have to meet rigorous standards of nursing excellence to achieve the designation.

Why Getting the Flu Vaccine is So Important This Year
November 2, 2020
With COVID-19 still spreading throughout our communities, getting the flu vaccine is more important than ever.

October 2020

South Carolina Health Leaders Recognized by Statewide Alliance
October 30, 2020
These organizations and leaders are working to advance the state’s overall health status and innovate best practices for population health.

Maintaining Expanded Telehealth Access Beyond COVID-19
October 21, 2020
As more remote care options that allow patients to be seen safely from their homes are utilized, there should be a close analysis of what policies and services we may want to maintain after the public health emergency finally ends.   

SCHA Distributes $100,000 to Frontline Healthcare Workers Impacted by COVID-19
October 13, 2020
These grants went directly to frontline healthcare staff in the state’s hospitals and health systems who were impacted by COVID-19.

Dr. Rick Foster Receives Outstanding Achievement Award from CCME
October 12, 2020
The Timothy S. Llewelyn, MD Memorial Award recognizes outstanding achievements in healthcare quality and service to the medical community and underserved populations.

SCSHSC Spotlight: Gary W. Lee, Cardinal Health
October 8, 2020
In honor of National Health Care Supply Chain Week, SCHA is highlighting members of the SC Society of Healthcare Supply Chain, a professional membership group of the Association.

SCSHSC Spotlight: Steve Hyatt, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
October 7, 2020
In honor of National Health Care Supply Chain Week, SCHA is highlighting members of the SC Society of Healthcare Supply Chain, a professional membership group of the Association.

SCSHSC Spotlight: Matt Rivers, Prisma Health
October 6, 2020
In honor of National Health Care Supply Chain Week, SCHA is highlighting members of the SC Society of Healthcare Supply Chain, a professional membership group of the Association.

Hospitals Know the Importance of Care Support
October 5, 2020
Despite the overwhelming need to secure facilities from unnecessary visitors, hospitals also recognize that there are individuals who are critical to ensuring the best care for a patient – caregivers and care support.

September 2020

What We Know About the Vaccine Distribution Process in SC
September 28, 2020
South Carolina does not currently know when we might receive the vaccine or the quantities that will be made available to our state.

South Carolina Hospitals Earn More Zero Harm Awards Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
September 21, 2020
SCHA is pleased to announce that we have recognized a record-breaking 59 SC hospitals who collectively won 239 Certified Zero Harm Awards this year.

Columbia VA Health Care System Director & CEO David Omura Wins 2020 Drive to Zero Harm Leadership Award
September 21, 2020
The recognition is given to the South Carolina healthcare leader who demonstrates extraordinary commitment to creating a culture of high reliability to eliminate harm from all facets of care.