Originally recorded November 16, 2020
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On September 29, 2020, Governor Newsom signed AB 890 into law. AB 890 allows nurse practioners to work without physician supervision, removing the supervisory requirement in existing law.
Originally recorded October 30, 2020
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Visitation challenges have become increasingly complex as hospitals address access issues and must comply with changing COVID 19-related requirements and guidance. Establishing guidelines to determine who can visit which patients while keeping patients and staff safe can prove challenging. This webinar can help.
Opioid abuse is a long-standing problem in California.The substance use disorder (SUD) crisis might seem insurmountable, but the CA Bridge Program has developed a model of care that saves lives and helps patients with SUDs get back on track. The 24/7 program is built upon three pillars: rapid access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), welcoming and destigmatized care and specially trained substance use navigators (SUNs) that connect patients to ongoing care and support.
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AB 685 was signed by Governor Newsom and goes into effect on January 1, 2021. It contains numerous new obligations for all employers to provide notice of potential exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. While there are special provisions with respect to notice to employees whose job duties necessarily bring them into contact with individuals who are known to have COVID-19 or are persons under investigation, the new law does apply to all employers including health facilities. In addition, the law allows CalO
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COVID-Specific Workers’ Compensation Presumption Law Goes Into Effect September 17
On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 1159 and it goes into effect immediately. This bill adopts a COVID-19 specific presumption in the workers’ compensation system for employees that test positive for COVID-19. The bill is retroactive to July 6, 2020 and expires on January 1, 2023.
The bill does four things:
Originally recorded October 29, 2020
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The webinar will address the intricacies of new laws and updates, including:
COVID-19: Mid-Response and After Action Reporting Webinar
Originally recorded June 23, 2020.
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This webinar series replaces the 2020 Consent Law Seminar.
Consent law has changed again, privacy law just got more complicated and the pace around many hospitals shows no sign of slowing. High-stakes decisions need to be made quickly. You need to be informed.
Despite being on the books for nearly 30 years, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) continues to be a source of confusion for staff and a public relations nightmare. Fines have recently doubled, and may result in sanctions – recently for one hospital in excess of $1 million.
