September Session

October 8th, 2020

This webinar had a brief Covid update in addition to looking at various EMS areas which have an increased risk during the fall season.

Week 1: Covid-19

This webinar examined South Dakota’s current numbers of Covid-19 and explored what it means to flatten the curve as EMS professionals

Week 2: Covid-19 Update and SD Stockpile

This webinar explored South Dakota’s Department of Health’s stockpile and PPE.

Week 3: Rural Hospitals and ED’s, Allergies, and Mental Health

This webinar explored the impact of Covid-19 on rural hospitals and emergency departments. This webinar also looked at the differentiating Covid-19 from allergies, in addition to acknowledging the implications on mental health with EMS providers and families.

Week 4: SD EMS on New York City’s Front Lines and Sioux Falls Hotspot

This webinar explores how communities are handling hotspots and outbreaks.

Week 5: Testimony from Covid-19 Patient/Doctor

This webinar focused on the experience of a local family practitioner who had recovered from Covid-19.

Week 6: Covid-19 Cycle

This webinar focused on the progression of Covid-19 at a micro perspective to a macro perspective.

Week 7: SD Governor’s Address; Update and SD DOH EMS Address

This webinar had various address from State of South Dakota officials and a Covid-19 update.

Week 8: Policy Changes and Updates

This webinar looks at the various measures the hospitals are implementing related to EMS.

Week 9: Covid-19 Update & Contact Tracing

This webinar looks at current numbers throughout the state and explores contact tracing

Week 10: Covid-19 Update & Respiratory Complications

This webinar explores at lasting, chronic respiratory complications of Covid-19.

Dr. Kara Dahl
Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center