Licensing & Accreditation

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.

Serving the Most Vulnerable: How Hospitals Can Support the CARE Act

The CARE Act establishes a civil court process that connects eligible individuals with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders to a coordinated plan of care, housing, and support to interrupt cycles of hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessness. This presentation is specifically tailored for hospital emergency department (ED) and inpatient psychiatric staff who play a critical role in identifying potential […]

2025 Consent Law Seminar

April 23, 2025 | BurbankMay 19, 2025 | Sacramento & Livestream Mitigating risk means more than staying current with shifting consent laws. Privacy breaches, adverse event reports, and complex discharges pose significant litigation threats. Unexpected surveyors can present unique challenges. Plus, laws have changed and what you don’t know can hurt you. CHA’s Consent Law […]