Zero Harm Awards Distribution and Celebration
SCHA will be hosting the 2nd annual Better State of Health meeting on December 10-11. During this meeting, member hospitals will be recognized as part of a Zero Harm awards celebration. Hospital representatives will be invited to register for this meeting. More information about this celebration will be provided to winning hospitals in the fall.
Zero Harm Award Application Portal Opens
This year’s Zero Harm awards portal will open on Monday, August 14 at 10am and close on Friday, September 13 at 5pm. Reminder emails will be sent via the Zero Harm network leading up the application portal opening and an application link will be provided and posted on the Zero Harm website.
Zero Harm Webinar: 2024 Zero Harm Awards Program Review
To register, click here.
During this webinar, we will review this year’s Zero Harm awards criteria and metric updates. A guided tutorial of how to use the online application portal will also be provided. This information will especially be important for those who will be submitting a Zero Harm application this year. Please share this webinar information with anyone at your facility who will be applying for one or more Zero Harm awards on behalf of your organization.
Zero Harm Webinar: Drive to Zero Suicide
To register, click here.
In partnership with SCDMH, this presentation will include an overview of the requirements for the 2024 Zero Harm Drive to Zero Suicide and highlight available suicide prevention trainings. Jessica Barnes, SCDMH Program Manager Office of Suicide Prevention, and Jennifer Butler, SCDMH Program Manager, Office of Emergency Services will provide an overview of each metric, ways to show improvement on the metrics, examples of best practices and training, share SC-specific resources to enhance metrics, and will address any questions about applying for the award.
Patient Safety Week Webinar
Title: Diagnostic Excellence, hosted by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Leadership Alliance Patient Safety Learning Series (Sponsored by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation). Free to attend—Zoom registration here.
Workplace Violence in Healthcare Webinar: Warning Signs and Practical Solutions
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) considers workplace violence a widespread problem across all industries, but the agency says workers in healthcare face unique safety risks and that an OSHA standard focusing on violence in healthcare facilities is in the works.
In this Feb. 29 fireside chat, Hector Alvarez, MSPSY, CTM, president of Alvarez Associates, will discuss the issues that healthcare facilities must address to keep patients and staff safe from violence. In addition, he’ll explain how California’s new workplace violence prevention law could prove influential if other states follow suit. Register here.
2024 Zero Harm Webinar Educational Series
This webinar will feature Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, who will discuss the strategies that need to be implemented to help improve patient safety and reduce errors such as “never events.”
Zero Harm Awards Presentation
This year we are excited to recognize Zero Harm award winners in-person at our first annual BetterState23 meeting in December. All 2023 award winners are invited to attend this meeting and presentation. Pre-registration is required to attend. Please ensure that a representative can attend this meeting and pick up your award after the Zero Harm award presentation. For more information about BetterState23 and how to register visit www.betterstatesc.com.
Zero Harm Award Application Portal Opens
The portal opens July 17 at 9 am and closes August 14 at 5 pm, so save those dates! More information and an application link will be provided soon.
2023 Zero Harm Awards Informational Webinar
Join us virtually as we provide an in-depth review of this year’s 2023 awards portal, application process and important updates. We will also be reviewing the new awards criteria for our Priority Awards, including the Drive to Zero Suicide Award and the new Drive to Zero Violence and Drive to Zero Disparities Awards. All member hospitals interested in applying for any Zero Harm award this year should make plans to attend! Register here.
Certified Zero Harm Webinar Series: Surgical Site Infection Prevention and the SC Surgical Quality Collaborative (SCSQC)
Join us for this Certified Zero Harm webinar series! This webinar will focus on surgical site infection prevention. Speakers will include Dr. Mark Lockett with the SC Surgical Quality Collaborative For more information about this webinar and other upcoming Zero Harm events, please contact Nan Carter at ncarter@scha.org.
Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom
HQIC Webinar: Promoting Zero Harm Through Tiered Briefs
Continued health care staffing and supply shortages are leading to burnout, frustration, decreased morale and ultimately, increased patient and staff harm. This presentation will highlight one hospital’s journey to "zero harm." The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) used the Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS) concept of Tiered Briefs as a foundational tool to promote timely bi-directional communication from the frontline to executive leaders and empower everyone to solve problems quickly. Learn how this best practice can be adapted by both large and small hospitals to improve safety across the board.
Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Leading Quality: Patient Safety Through Crisis
Join us for our third webinar of 2022, Leading Quality: Patient Safety Through Crisis. This informative session will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare quality and patient safety, identify successful quality and safety initiatives, and explain the important role leadership plays in achieving high reliability in healthcare facilities.
Meet the Presenters:
5th Annual Live Healthy SC Meeting
During this celebration (hosted in-person at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center!) the Alliance will provide an update on the Live Healthy SC State Health Improvement Plan and State Health Assessment. In addition, we highlight existing health improvement work that supports the health priorities in the SHIP.
Hosted by:
Health Equity Action Team (HEAT) Meeting
These meetings occur every first Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM until Fri 12/30/2022.
Health Equity Action Team (HEAT) Meeting
These meetings occur every first Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM until Fri 12/30/2022.
7th Annual SC Population Health Summit
BRINGING COMMUNITY PARTNERS TOGETHER TO IMPROVE SOUTH CAROLINA
Please join us for this virtual summit focused on strengthening collaboration and building capacity to advance health and well-being. The summit will feature a diverse array of speakers who will provide promising practices and resources to impact work at the state and local level.
CEs available. Registration fee $25. Register here.
Title Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Health Equity Action Team (HEAT) Meeting
These meetings occur every first Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM until Fri 12/30/2022.
Health Equity Action Team (HEAT) Meeting
These meetings occur every first Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM until Fri 12/30/2022.
Health Equity Action Team (HEAT) Meeting
These meetings occur every first Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM until Fri 12/30/2022.
4th Annual South Carolina Health Equity Summit
This year’s summit will take a deeper dive into understanding and addressing the root causes of health inequities in South Carolina. The summit will feature a diverse array of speakers who will provide promising practices and resources to impact work at the state and local level. Continuing Education Credits will be available. The agenda is available here. Register here.
Take Action Tuesdays
Diabetes Free SC: A New Focus of Women's Health
Diabetes Free SC has supported multidisciplinary care for pregnant women with pre-gestational or gestational diabetes. This presentation will outline plans to build on that work by improving pre-pregnancy counseling, post-partum care, and the long-term prevention of diabetes and its complications in young women, their children, and their extended families.
The Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina is showcasing the work of our members and how they support the Live Healthy South Carolina State Health Improvement Plan. Please register below and make plans to join us Tuesday, November 9th.
9th Annual Telehealth Summit of SC
Palmetto Care Connections has announced the 9th Annual Telehealth Summit of South Carolina will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on November 8-10, 2021. There are several ways to participate in this event:
Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities Registration Deadline: September 3
Call for Presentations Submission Deadline: August 31
Call for Poster Presentations Submission Deadline: August 31
Call for Award Nominations Submission Deadline: August 31
This is an event you don’t want to miss. There will be door prizes, games, a networking reception (included in registration), and more. General registration will open early Fall.
2021 Virtual Tri-County Health Symposium
The 2021 Tri-County Health Symposium will be held on November 4, 2021 from 9am – 12pm virtually. This symposium is Healthy Tri-County’s largest convening event and provides an in-depth look at the health needs and trends in our region. Further, the symposium will feature plenary presentations from local, state and national health experts, interactive workshops on a range of health issues designed to foster dialogue and exchange between public health, medical professionals and practitioners working in these respective fields.
The theme of the symposium – “Partnerships for Advancing Health Equity” – serves as a call to action encouraging both current and prospective HTC members to promote and center equity on the pathway to improving health outcomes for ALL in our region.
For more information and to stay up to date on event details please visit us at - https://www.healthytricounty.com/news/2021-tri-county-health-symposium
4th Annual Live Healthy SC Meeting
The Journey: Re-imagining How We Connect to Communities
Showcasing state and community efforts to improve the health and well-being of South Carolina!
SCORH 24th Annual Rural Health Conference
The South Carolina Rural Health Conference is a three-day event that brings together healthcare providers, administrators, educators and community leaders who serve rural populations across the state. Learn more and register here.
2021 Choose Well Virtual Summit
This year's theme is “Adapting: The Path to Sustainability.” This one day, live virtual event will feature sessions with dynamic speakers sharing best practices to sustain high-quality contraceptive services in South Carolina. Participants will celebrate how Choose Well clinics continue to innovate and adapt their services to meet the contraceptive needs of their patients. Register here.
Take Action Tuesdays: Healthy Me - Healthy South Carolina
Join Healthy Me-Healthy SC’s (HMHSC) leadership team as they discuss healthcare disparities in the state of South Carolina, and provide a comprehensive overview of this statewide program, which is a joint MUSC-Clemson effort. HMHSC’s mission is to improve healthcare access and inequities in rural and underserved communities in South Carolina though impact and innovation. You will learn about all of the programs that sit beneath HMHSC’s umbrella, HMHSC’s strategic vision, plans for the upcoming fiscal year, and potential for growth and partnerships. Learn more about the presenters here.
The Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina is showcasing the work of our members and how they support the Live Healthy South Carolina State Health Improvement Plan. Please register below and make plans to join us Tuesday, September 14th.
6th Annual Population Health Summit
Please join us for the Alliance’s 6th Annual Population Health Summit! This year’s focus will be on strengthening collaboration and building capacity to advance health and well-being in communities across South Carolina. Due to COVID-19, we are going virtual again this year. The summit will feature a diverse array of speakers who will provide promising practices and resources to impact work at the state and local level. CEs available. Registration fee is $25. Register here.
SCBOI August Webinar: Introduction into the Early Social Development Lab and Perinatal Community Health Workers in SC Collaborative
Introduction into the Early Social Development Lab
Presenter: Elizabeth Dixon, LISW-CP, The Early Social Development and Intervention Lab at UofSC
Perinatal Community Health Workers in South Carolina: The Each Mom & Baby Collaborative
Presenter: Sarah Covington-Kolb, The Arnold School of Public Health at UofSC
Join Webex meeting: https://scdhhs.webex.com/scdhhs/j.php?MTID=me5e27609e688c11d5fc53b5765e48fa6
Event number: 130 143 9466
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Join by phone: (415) 655-0001