New COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Issued by Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board
On April 21, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved a new emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19.
CHA Issues Alert on Patient Medication Safety, Staffing Agency Transparency
On March 25, CHA issued an alert asking members to urge state senators to support bills that protect patient medication safety and bring transparency to staffing agency practices.
Members Encouraged to Enroll in Salarity Survey Program
Attracting and retaining talented employees is a challenge at any time, and the disruption of the pandemic underscores the importance of staying up to date on compensation and human resources trends.
Board of Registered Nursing Transitions to New Licensure Verification System
Effective March 10, registered nursing license verification requests previously completed by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) using the California Department of Consumer Affairs BreEZe Online Services will transition to a new online service provider — Nursys.
Statewide Logistics Task Force Shares State PPE Stockpile to Assist Hospitals
To assist hospitals in addressing the unprecedented challenges of omicron, the statewide logistics task force has authorized all health care providers and emergency medical services (EMS) responders to request a 30-day sustainment supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the state’s inventory.
Booster Mandate Deadline Extended to March 1
On Jan. 25, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) moved the deadline for the health care worker booster mandate to March 1.
Slide Deck Available from CDPH Webinar Today on COVID-19 Therapeutics
On Jan. 26, CDPH hosted a webinar on therapeutic treatments for COVID-19.On Jan. 26, CDPH hosted a webinar on therapeutic treatments for COVID-19. The slide deck for, and recording of, the webinar includes the latest information on:
CDPH Updates Quarantine Guidance – Again
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revised its quarantine and isolation guidelines for a second time in as many weeks through a new All Facilities Letter (AFL) that takes effect today. Earlier guidance was aligned with recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, which permitted — in the event of critical staffing shortages […]
Taking Action: EDD Fights Disability Insurance Fraud
Recently, hospitals have noticed a sharp increase in fraudulent disability insurance claims illicitly filed under the name of health care providers. Fraudulent disability insurance claims are not a victimless crime. These illegal claims threaten to unlawfully steal benefits from medical providers, increase their taxes, and fund organized criminal activities. Fortunately, the Employment Development Department (EDD) recognized the severity […]
New COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Issued by OSHSB
On Dec. 16, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) approved a new emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19. While the new COVID-19 ETS made several changes, the most notable change is to the restrictions on workers when they have a close contact with a COVID-19 case. Under the new COVID-19 ETS, workers with a close contact, irrespective of vaccine status, must physically […]