Licensing & Accreditation

About Licensing & Accreditation

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Hospital licensing and certification is complex. CHA offers resources to help hospitals meet robust licensing requirements, including the California Hospital Survey Manual, which explains both California and federal requirements and helps hospitals prepare for the survey process, explains how surveys are conducted, and offers tips for a successful survey.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has developed checklists and information sheets to assist hospitals and other licensed providers in understanding and preparing for relicensing surveys, as well as making changes to their licenses, bed capacities, or services.

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CHA Comments on Regulations Limiting LVN-Provided Respiratory Care

What’s happening: Last week, CHA submitted comments to the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCB) expressing concerns about new regulations that restrict the tasks licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) may perform, therefore limiting hospitals’ and other care providers’ ability to meet their patients’ needs.   

HCAI Releases Comprehensive Seismic Compliance Resource

What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information’s (HCAI’s) Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD) has created a comprehensive resource with upcoming deadlines and accompanying resources for all seismic compliance requirements.  

AB 1882 Reports Due to HCAI by Jan. 1

What’s happening: Every year under Assembly Bill (AB) 1882 (2022), general acute care hospitals are required to report to the Department of Health Care and Information (HCAI) the structural performance category (SPC) ratings of their buildings and the services provided in each one. Buildings classified as SPC-3/NPC-5, SPC-4D/NPC-5, SPC-4/NPC-5, or SPC-5/NPC-5, are not subject to the reporting requirements. 

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.