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Updated Quarantine AFL Offers Flexibility During Critical Staffing Shortages
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Also on Sept. 9, CDPH revised its quarantine guidance for health care workers with the release of AFL 21-08.4. The guidance now includes a section titled “Return to Work for Hospital HCP diagnosed with COVID-19.” This section specifies that during critical staffing shortages, as a last resort, hospitals may consider allowing HCP with suspected or confirmed...
CDPH Releases AFL on Implementation of Health Care Worker Vaccination Mandate
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On Sept. 9, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released All Facilities Letter (AFL) 21-34, which further clarifies implementation of the Aug. 5 state health order that requires health care worker vaccination by Sept. 30.
Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission Releases New Dashboard
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The Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission has released a new Suicide Incidence and Rate Dashboard, an addition to the Transparency Suite.
CMS to Rescind Prior Audit Denials for Mid-Build Exceptions
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is rescinding prior audit denials for hospitals that failed to qualify for the “mid-build exception” to the site-neutral payment policy. CMS will review each previously failing provider’s audit findings for compliance with statutory requirements, as well as for accuracy and completeness.
CHA Issues Draft Comments on CY 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
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CHA has issued a members-only copy of draft comments on the calendar year (CY) 2022 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule. CHA encourages members to use the draft as a template for their own comments, which are due to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) by 2 p.m. (PT) on Sept. 17.
CMS Issues No Surprises Act Enforcement Provisions Proposed Rule
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On Sept. 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule detailing the enforcement provisions related to the No Surprises Act (NSA). The proposed rule:
DHCS Releases Hospital-Directed Payment Encounter Data Sets
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On Friday, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released three new hospital-directed payment data sets, available via the Secure File Transfer Protocol site (the site is only intended for file transfers, and uploaded files will be deleted within 45 days).
San Joaquin Valley Continues to Transfer Patients Statewide, State Using Public Health Officer Regions for Transfer Trigger
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Since Sept. 3, transfers from hospitals in the San Joaquin Valley to hospitals throughout the state have been required when clinically appropriate and capable as determined by the hospital leadership and Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC). This is in place until at least today, Sept. 9. If the San Joaquin Valley continues to remain...
CDPH Formally Extends Space Waiver Through End of Year
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On Sept. 3, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-26.10, formally extending the statewide space waiver. The waiver had previously been set to expire Sept. 30 and will now be in place until Dec. 31.
Coyle Focuses on Nurse Staffing Crisis in CapRadio Interview
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As COVID-19 continues to surge in some parts of the state and hospitals gear up for a busy end of year, CHA President & CEO Carmela Coyle spoke to Vicki Gonzalez of CapRadio’s Insight (available at 24.50 mark) about the nurse staffing crisis that could threaten care.
