About Licensing & Accreditation
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.
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.
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.
2025 CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions
CDPH and CHA will once again gather virtually to discuss all things licensing – including program flexes due to potential surges, the status of re-licensing and recertification surveys, and CDPH’s plans to modify Title 22.
Participants can speak with their district office representatives in separate breakout sessions. Now is the time to gain licensing clarification and a better understanding of CDPH policies and protocols.
Go ahead and register! It’s that easy.
HHS to Increase Enforcement of Info Blocking Violations
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What’s happening: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it will increase enforcement efforts against providers and other entities that engage in information blocking, as authorized under the 21st Century Cures Act.
HCAI Releases Advisory Guide to Help Hospitals Meet Functional Program Requirement
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What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) has released an advisory guide to help hospitals develop effective functional programs, which are required for all new construction, additions, or modifications to specific hospital department functions that affect patient care directly or indirectly.