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.
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.
Webinar Will Discuss How Rural Hospitals Can Achieve Seismic Compliance
What’s happening: On Oct. 9 from 10-11:30 a.m. (PT), CHA will host a members-only webinar highlighting one rural hospital’s work to achieve seismic compliance through collaboration with the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and architectural designers.
Guidance on Responsible Use of AI in Health Care Now Available
What’s happening: The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), an alliance of health systems and technology companies, recently released guidance on The Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare.
HCAI Webinar Will Cover 2025 California Building Standards Code
What’s happening: On Oct. 14 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (PT), the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will host a webinar on the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) and its impact on health care facility construction projects. Registration is open.
HCAI Releases New Advisory Guide on Sterile Compounding Pharmacies
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information’s (HCAI’s) new Advisory Guide on Sterile Compounding Pharmacies provides hospitals and health facilities with the California Code of Regulations Title 24 codes and standards most relevant to pharmacies’ sterile compounding areas.
Hospitals Implementing Federal Outpatient Therapy Changes Should Request Program Flex
What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) calendar year (CY) 2025 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule provides increased flexibility for hospital outpatient therapy services, but this flexibility does not align with certain requirements in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
AB 1204 Equity Reports Due Sept. 30, HCAI Resources Available
What’s happening: The first Hospital Equity Measures Report submission is due Sept. 30, but hospitals may request an extension to Nov. 29.
HHS to Increase Enforcement of Info Blocking Violations
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
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.
Board of Pharmacy Launches Online Portal for Drug Theft, Loss
What’s happening: The Board of Pharmacy’s new online portal allows hospitals and pharmacists to quickly and easily report drug theft or loss, which is required for any controlled substance loss, regardless of size.