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South Dakota

State Office Director

Sandra Durick
(605) 773-3366
sandra.durick@state.sd.us

Specialty Areas / Background

Sandi has worked in public health for 30 years.

State Office Director since July 2007

 

Sandra Durick

Flex Coordinator

Kenny Doppenberg
(605) 773-5883
kenneth.doppenberg@state.sd.us

Specialty Areas / Background

Kenny has worked in public health for over 16 years.

Flex Coordinator since December 2007

 

Kenny Doppenberg

Top Three Flex Activities in 2009

  1. Supporting CAHs through grants and workforce recruitment funding
  2. Trauma System Development
  3. Continuing a Patient Safety Collaborative

Flex Program Success Story

The South Dakota State Flex Program has developed the Health Occupations for Today and Tomorrow (HOTT) program. The HOTT Program is part of the state’s Healthcare Workforce Initiative. This program is a partnership of the South Dakota Departments of Health, Education, and Labor and is designed to attract K-12 students into health careers.

Most Significant Achievement

Since the FY2004 Application, the South Dakota Flex Program has been working towards the development of a statewide trauma system. In preparation for this, a Steering Committee with broad membership was convened. Trauma nurse training for CAH nurses was developed and reviews of CAHs were funded so the facilities could prepare to become trauma receiving facilities. A bill was passed to establish a statewide trauma system during the January-February 2008 South Dakota Legislative Session.

Flex Program Details

Location: South Dakota Department of Health
Number of CAHs: 38
Web site: http://www.ruralhealth.sd.gov

State Rural Health Plan
Rural Assistance Center State Resources