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Coronavirus Response Newsletter

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CDPH Sends Hospitals Enrollment Instructions for COVID-19 Vaccination Program

On Nov. 16, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) notified general acute care hospitals via email that its COVID-19 vaccination provider registration system, COVIDReadi, is available for hospitals to complete the registration process. All providers that plan to receive and administer COVID-19 vaccines must be enrolled. To assist with the multi-step enrollment process, CDPH has provided these instructions and a step-by-step guide.

VolunteerTalk: Visitor Tracking

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The CAHHS Volunteer Services Office received the following inquiry from Katie Williams, Director, Volunteer Guest Services at Kaiser Permanente San Diego/Zion Medical Centers in San Diego, California:

Submitted November 17, 2020

Since the pandemic began, many hospitals have eliminated or limited the number of visitors within the hospital setting. As we begin allowing visitors to return, we’d like to understand what other hospitals are doing to track visitors.

Does your hospitals’ volunteer department assist with its visitor screening/tracking process?

What, if any, visitor management software are you using? We are currently researching HID Global. 
What systems are currently in place for visitor tracking?
What visitor data are you collecting?
How are you logging the data? 
How do you ensure visitors are complying with visitation policies?

Any information is appreciated. Thank you!

Katie Williams
Director, Volunteer Guest Services
Kaiser Permanente San Diego/Zion Medical Center
(619) 528-6412
kathleen.m.williams@kp.org

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CDPH Issues AFL on Infection Control for SNFs During Holiday Celebrations

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH)  has issued all facilities letter (AFL) 20-86, which provides recommendations for COVID-19 infection control during holiday celebrations for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).  The letter includes guidance for communal activities, private gatherings,  as well as resident placement upon return to the facility. 

38 Members of CA Congressional Delegation Sign 340B Letter

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Last week, 216 members of the House of Representatives — including 38 members from the California delegation — signed a bipartisan letter asking U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to protect the 340B program discounts. 

Legislative Update Will Cover New 2021 Laws From a Risk Perspective

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The new year will bring new consent and related health care laws. On Dec. 2 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., CHA will host a webinar, Legislative Update for Risk Managers and Privacy Officers, as an opportunity for hospitals leaders to gain insights into new laws and get clarification on legal gray areas.  

CHA Issues Summary of Finalized Health Plan Transparency Policies

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CHA has issued a detailed summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, of the final rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — along with the Departments of Labor and Treasury — that establishes several new price transparency requirements for non-grandfathered group health plans (those not in existence prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act) and health insurers offering non-grandfathered health plans in the individual and group markets.   

Save the Date for CHPAC 2020 Election Wrap-Up Webinar

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On Dec. 10, the California Hospital Association Political Action Committee (CHPAC) will host a wrap-up webinar on the 2020 elections. Attendees at this special donors’ event will hear the impacts made at the state and national levels and gain insights on what lies ahead, post-election.

CHPAC Election Wrap-up Webinar

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CHPAC donors are invited to attend the 2020 Election Wrap-up Webinar.
RSVP for this event and see firsthand the impact CHPAC had in elections.

Coronavirus Response Newsletter

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.On its 9 a.m. call this morning with hospitals, the California Department of Public Health will present planning considerations for COVID-19 vaccine implementation. Please refer to this slide deck for the discussion, which will include an overview of the state’s plan, allocation framework, general […]