The newsroom includes access to CHA News, which provides timely information to members every Thursday and is at the core of CHA benefits. In addition, it is also home to resources such as toolkits and talking points designed to help member hospitals and health systems communicate with internal and external audiences on a range of current health care-related issues. Links to CHA media statements and press releases can also be found here.
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Court Extends Deadline for Patient Representative Mandate for SNF Interdisciplinary Teams
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An Alameda County Superior Court judge has issued an amended judgment in CANHR v. Angell, the 2016 court decision that established a requirement to include a designated patient representative for incapacitated skilled-nursing facility (SNF) residents without decision-makers in interdisciplinary team meetings convened to address care decisions
CHA Responds to Congressional Request for Information on Creating a Public Option
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In May, the chairman of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce and Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions formally requested information on how Congress should develop a public health insurance option. CHA submitted comments in response to the request for information.
Communications Roundup
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In this new feature, CHA will share communications highlights — from social media and earned media to new messaging and education resources. Following are items of note for July:
State Announces New Testing and PPE Requirements for Unvaccinated Health Care Workers
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Today, Gov. Newsom announced new measures to encourage state workers and health care workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This includes a new state public health officer order that requires health care and congregate settings, including hospitals, to ensure that unvaccinated personnel undergo at least weekly COVID-19 testing and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)....
State Announces New Testing and PPE Requirements for Unvaccinated Health Care Workers
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Today, Gov. Newsom announced new measures to encourage state workers and health care workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This includes a new state public health officer order that requires health care and congregate settings, including hospitals, to ensure that unvaccinated personnel undergo at least weekly COVID-19 testing and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)....
Grants Available to Address Health Care Worker Burnout, Strengthen Resiliency
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the availability of $103 million in grants over a three-year period to reduce burnout and promote mental health among the health care workforce.
Deadline for SNF Interdisciplinary Team Patient Representative Requirement Approaches
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The July 28 deadline for implementation of the skilled-nursing facility (SNF) interdisciplinary team patient representative requirement is quickly approaching.
CDPH Updates Recommendations for Care in SNFs During COVID-19
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued an updated All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-74.1 on COVID-19 recommendations for personal protective equipment, resident placement/movement, and staffing in skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs).
CDPH Issues All Facilities Letters for Hospitals Related to COVID-19
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In case you missed them, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently released two All Facilities Letters (AFLs) for hospitals related to COVID-19.
DHCS Issues Hospital Fee July-December 2019 Directed Payment Invoices
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On July 23, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released Hospital Fee Program payment schedules associated with the Bridge Period Directed Payment (Phase 1).
