Important Legal Changes to Psychiatric Holds in 2023
This webinar will provide a review of new state laws affecting all hospitals that treat patients on an involuntary psychiatric hold including hospital emergency departments and inpatient psychiatric services. It will describe the intersection of hospital EMTALA requirements and the involuntary psychiatric hold process. Audience:Health Care Executives, Case Managers, Social Workers, Risk Managers, Emergency Department […]
CMS Issues Memo on Violence, Safety Risk Requirements in Hospitals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memo on violence and safety risks in hospitals, reminding hospitals of their regulatory obligation to prioritize the safety of patients and hospital staff to ensure the effective delivery of care.
CDPH, HCAI Release Guidance for Response to Surge in Respiratory Viruses
Last week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) released guidance for health care facilities on surge responses due to respiratory syncytial virus and other respiratory viruses.
CHA Webinar to Focus on Newly Established Data Sharing Agreement
A new statewide data exchange framework is the focus of a CHA webinar set for Nov. 29.
CMS Releases Voluntary Sample Formats for Hospital Price Transparency Files
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released three voluntary sample formats that hospitals can use to meet federal rules requiring certain standard charges be publicly available through a machine-readable file.
Get Updates, Operational Support During CHA Webinar on Retention Pay Program
Realizing that many hospitals may still have questions about the registration and application period for the Retention Payment Program, CHA is hosting a webinar on Dec. 1 to provide updates and operational support.
Implementing the State Retention Pay Program: Updates and Operational Support
The state retention pay program represents an important step our state is taking toward recognizing the invaluable contributions of California’s health care workers.
Health Information Exchanges and the Data Sharing Agreement
Join CHA’s Trina Gonzalez along with Andrea Frey, associate at Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, PC, as they break down everything you need to know to ensure the successful execution of your hospital’s DSA.
CMS Provides Additional Information on IRF-PAI and IRF QRP Compliance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a statement regarding the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) V4.0 and compliance with the Quality Reporting Program.
CHA Issues FAQs on Complying with Organic Waste Requirements
To assist hospitals in complying with California’s new organic waste requirements, CHA has developed a set of FAQs.