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South Dakota Culture Change Coalition
Contact Information
Bill Kubat
605-362-3130
bkubat@good-sam.com
Website: No website at this time
History
The coalition began in 2004. Members meet virtually through conference calls with some face-to-face meetings. The focus has been to identify the unique activities the coalition can provide that do not compete with other state organizations. The coalition hosted a meeting with Rose Marie Fagan as featured speaker and conducted 1-2 broadcasts per year using the Dakota Digital Network that connects the state via videoconference technology at schools and select locations across the state.
Organizational Structure
The organization consists of a group of stakeholders from across the state including: AARP, Alzheimer's Association, Avera Health System, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Rapid City Health Network, Sanford Health System, South Dakota Association of Health Organizations, SD Department of Health, SD Health Care Association, SD Foundation for Medical Care and the state LTC ombudsman. The leadership is informal right now with no intention to incorporate in the future.
Funding
There is currently no funding source. The costs for the coalition activities are being born by the stakeholders within the coalition. Coalition members feel that they have been effective with this approach to date.
Major Activities This Year
For 2008, two broadcasts have been planned: The first in May on the topic of consistent assignment and another in October on two facilities as culture change case studies. The Dept of Health has always been a participant in these broadcasts adding the regulatory perspective. In October of 2008, three key stakeholders will present a session on "Collaboration and Culture Change: the South Dakota Experience" at the AHCA Convention.
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