About Workforce
California’s shortage of health care workers is severe. Statewide, more than 22% of Californians live in an area without enough primary care providers. There, patients often face a health care system lacking enough nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and others. California needs to add 500,000 new allied health care professionals such as medical assistants, imaging specialists, and more. Closing the gap will require partnership among employers, workers, policymakers, colleges, licensing entities, and others.
Virtual Training Program to Focus on Leadership Skills Development
What’s happening: The Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) is offering an intensive virtual class beginning in September. LEAD Academy is for new health care managers, or those who want to refresh their leadership skills.
What else to know: LEAD Academy courses take place over 12 Thursdays, Sept. 5 to Nov. 21. Registration is open.
HQI to Hold Virtual Forum on Peer Support After Workplace Violence in Hospitals
What’s happening: Individuals leading and supporting hospital efforts to eliminate workplace violence are invited to the Aug. 29 virtual forum on hospital workplace violence at noon (PT). Registration is open.
What else to know: The forum will discuss establishing hospital-based programs of peer support aimed at providing emotional first aid to staff who have been affected by workplace violence. ChristianaCare, a mid-sized hospital system with an influential and innovative approach to workforce well-being, will be a featured speaker.
CHA Member Alert: Invite Congressional Representatives to Your Hospital This Summer
What’s happening: CHA is urging hospitals to build relationships with members of Congress by inviting them for a visit or tour during summer recess. Invitations should go out soon because schedules fill up quickly.
What else to know: These visits will help educate and inform lawmakers ahead of critical health care policy votes in December.
With a Month Left in Session, Positive News on Many Bills
Next month, state legislators will return from their summer recess and finalize the outcome of hundreds of bills — including dozens that will have some bearing on hospital care — before concluding the 2024 session on Aug. 31.
PAGA Overhaul Means Reduced Fines for Employers, Greater Opportunity to Correct Mistakes
What’s happening: Earlier this month, Gov. Newsom and legislative leadership announced sweeping changes to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) intended to disincentivize costly lawsuits while protecting employees’ ability to bring claims against employers that violate the law.
What else to know: These changes are included in Assembly Bill 2288 (Kalra, D-San Jose) and Senate Bill 92 (Umberg, D-Santa Ana), which were passed by the Legislature in late June and signed by the governor on July 1. They will apply to lawsuits brought on or after June 19.
Health Workforce Initiatives — Participant Information
Staffing shortages remain a top concern for many hospitals and health systems in California. While many hospitals continue to be overwhelmed by staff burnout, organizations are looking for opportunities to develop and retain qualified employees. CHA is hosting this webinar with the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to share initiatives and grant […]