CDPH Releases Guidance, Online Hub for Health Care Providers Ahead of 2025-26 Respiratory Season
What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a Respiratory Viruses Healthcare Professionals Hub, an online resource that includes centralized, timely data and tools to support health care providers and local health jurisdictions.
Hospitals Must Register with AG to File Perinatal Bias Training Compliance Documents
What’s happening: In December, the attorney general's (AG's) office will distribute a survey assessing hospitals’ compliance with implicit bias training for perinatal care providers.
New Features Coming to CalHEART Reporting System
What’s happening: Last week, the California Department of Public Health Center for Health Care Quality announced that a new version of the online California Healthcare Event and Reporting Tool (CalHEART) will be released Oct. 27.
CDPH Updates ‘Neurodegenerative Disease Guide to Reporting’ with Expanded Multiple Sclerosis Codes
What’s happening: Last week, the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH’s) Neurodegenerative Disease Registry (CNDR) updated its Neurodegenerative Disease Guide to Reporting.
2025 CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions Will Focus on Licensing Updates
What’s happening: On Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon (PT), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and CHA will host a complimentary, members-only webinar to provide annual CDPH leadership updates.
HCAI Releases Revised Advisory Guide on Imaging Room Classification
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development’s revised Advisory Guide on Imaging Room Classification clarifies the minimal environmental controls associated with each class of imaging room.
Webinar Will Discuss How Rural Hospitals Can Achieve Seismic Compliance
What’s happening: On Oct. 9 from 10-11:30 a.m. (PT), CHA will host a members-only webinar highlighting one rural hospital’s work to achieve seismic compliance through collaboration with the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and architectural designers.
Guidance on Responsible Use of AI in Health Care Now Available
What’s happening: The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), an alliance of health systems and technology companies, recently released guidance on The Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare.
HCAI Webinar Will Cover 2025 California Building Standards Code
What’s happening: On Oct. 14 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (PT), the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will host a webinar on the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) and its impact on health care facility construction projects. Registration is open.
HCAI Releases New Advisory Guide on Sterile Compounding Pharmacies
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information’s (HCAI’s) new Advisory Guide on Sterile Compounding Pharmacies provides hospitals and health facilities with the California Code of Regulations Title 24 codes and standards most relevant to pharmacies’ sterile compounding areas.