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FDA Withdraws Exceptions for Laboratory-Developed COVID-19 Tests

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The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has reversed the prior administration’s policy on pre-market review exception for COVID-19 laboratory-developed tests that allowed the tests to be offered prior to or without FDA authorization.  

HCAI Updates Requirements for Temporary COVID-19 Space on Hospital Campuses

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In response to All Facilities Letter 20-26.11 from the California Department of Public Health on the extension of the space waiver to March 31, 2022, the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), formerly known as the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, has released a notice to health care facilities about temporary changes to accommodate additional patients during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

Say Thanks by Protecting Yourself and Others

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CIf your family is anything like mine, every Thanksgiving we take turns around the table, and everyone shares something they’re particularly thankful for this year.

Updates for the Week of Nov. 15

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:​​​​

Setting the table for hungry Californians

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As the holiday season approaches, many of us plan to celebrate with bountiful meals. We’re grateful for the local food banks and community kitchens that help nourish our less fortunate neighbors — perhaps we even donate food to those kitchens or lend a hand in helping to serve the meals.

Fight Flu Together Campaign Features 10 Poor Hygiene Personas

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.With flu season upon us, and new concerns as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in some parts of the state, CHA has launched a “Fight Flu Together” campaign on social media.   The campaign highlights specific hygiene traits to avoid and why people should get a flu shot to help keep […]

Hospitals Encouraged to Preview January 2022 Public Reporting Data by Nov. 18 

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.CHA reminds providers that the deadline to preview the January 2022 public reporting hospital data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid is Nov. 18.   CHA encourages hospitals to thoroughly review the data, as it will be publicly reported on the Care Compare website in January 2022.   The preview […]