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Gov. Newsom Issues Vaccine Mandate for Certain Health Care Workers

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In response to the surge of new COVID-19 infections due to the new Delta variant, on Aug. 5 Gov. Newsom issued a health officer order to require COVID-19 vaccinations in specified health care settings, including all general acute care hospitals (GACHs), acute psychiatric hospitals, and skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs). This requirement comes after a growing number of hospital systems led the way by creating their own vaccine mandate to protect their employees and patients.

CHA Issues Detailed Summary of FFY 2022 IRF PPS Final Rule

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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system final rule for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022. The regulation is effective Oct. 1. 

State Issues Public Health Officer Order on Hospital and SNF Visitation

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a second public health officer order today requiring GACHs, SNFs, and intermediate care facilities to either: (1) verify that indoor visitors are fully vaccinated, or (2) verify documentation of a negative COVID-19 test. The health order includes the following requirements: 

Gov. Newsom Issues Vaccine Mandate for Certain Health Care Workers

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In response to the surge of new COVID-19 infections due to the new Delta variant, Gov. Newsom today issued a health officer order to require COVID-19 vaccinations in specified health care settings, including all general acute care hospitals (GACHs), acute psychiatric hospitals, and skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs). This requirement comes after a growing number of hospital systems led the way by creating their own vaccine mandate to protect their employees and patients.