About 2030 Seismic Requirements
By mid-2026, all California hospitals will have met the state’s stringent life safety seismic standards, making them among the safest buildings in the state. Hospitals will stand after an earthquake, people will be safe, and hospitals will work with their communities to protect patients’ access to health care. Hospitals face another deadline of Jan. 1, 2030, for more requirements. Any hospital building that does not meet these will be forced to close and patient care will cease. California must prioritize access to patient care.
CHA Disaster Planning Conference Focuses on Lessons Learned
What’s happening: CHA held its annual Disaster Planning Conference in Pasadena on Sept. 10 and 11. Topics included best practices for communication and collaboration in an emergency, treatment of special pathogens, enhancing health care cybersecurity, and fundamentals of radiation protection.
What else to know: More than 500 people attended the conference, including emergency preparedness directors and coordinators; members of hospital disaster planning teams; compliance, nurse, and case managers; and quality and safety executives.
The Push Continues in the Legislature for Seismic Compliance
We’re pleased to share that yesterday in Sacramento, the Assembly approved Senate Bill (SB) 1432, which provides up to five years of additional time for hospitals to comply with the 2030 seismic mandate — at the discretion of the Department of Health Care Access and Information.
Seismic Extension Bill Advances, But Hurdles Remain
“This bill would risk patient and worker safety by delaying decades long requirements that California’s hospitals be functional and not at risk of evacuation in the aftermath of a major earthquake. The author and sponsor have rejected amendments to increase transparency, accountability and to prevent automatic extensions. The bill now allows hospitals to continue to evade compliance with the standard and puts patients, first responders, and workers at risk.” — California Federation of Labor Unions
Seismic Legislation Updates Webinar – August 21
What’s happening: CHA will host a members-only webinar to provide seismic legislation updates on Aug. 21 at 9 a.m. (PT).
What else to know: The webinar will provide the latest information on Senate Bill 1432, CHA’s sponsored seismic relief legislation, and Assembly Bill 869 as they progress through their respective appropriations committees.
CHA Member Alert: Action Needed on Rural, Seismic Legislation
What’s happening: As the Legislature heads into its last month of session, CHA has issued alerts on two priority issues: the 2030 seismic compliance deadline and access to care in rural areas, specifically related to critical access hospitals.
What else to know: More information about CHA’s work on these and other priority issues is available on the CHA website.
CHA Webinar Will Provide Seismic Legislation Updates
What’s happening: CHA will host a members-only webinar to provide seismic legislation updates on July 24 at 9 a.m. (PT).
What else to know: The webinar will provide the latest information on Senate Bill (SB) 1432, CHA’s sponsored seismic relief legislation, as it continues to move through the Legislature and was recently voted out of the Assembly Health Committee with a 14-0 vote.
Seismic Extension Advances; Budget Deficit Forces Shift on Critical Access Hospitals
CHA’s efforts to secure an extension for California’s 2030 seismic mandate took another critical step forward on Tuesday, with the association’s sponsored bill (Senate Bill 1432) passing the Assembly Health Committee with a few minor, technical amendments on a 14-0 vote.
CHA-Sponsored SB 1432 Clears Assembly Health Committee
What’s happening: After much discussion, Assembly Health Committee members supported seismic standards Senate Bill (SB) 1432 (Caballero, D-Merced) by a 14-0 vote on Tuesday.
What else to know: CHA-sponsored SB 1432 will be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee in August.
Hospital Tours are Key to Rallying Support for Seismic Legislation
What’s happening: CHA-sponsored legislation that would offer important modifications to 2030 hospital seismic standards is making its way through the Legislature.
What else to know: CHA is urging hospitals to help build support for Senate Bill (SB) 1432 by offering tours to their lawmakers and elected officials now through July. Marshall Medical Center in Placerville successfully held tours to showcase the challenges of seismic construction.