Manuals

2023 Consent Manual

Overview The Consent Manual is your one-stop resource for all legal requirements related to patient consent for medical treatment, release of medical information, reporting requirements and more. It details exactly what the law requires and what you need to do to comply. (49th edition, 2023) Contents Chapters: Member Download

Hospital Compliance Manual

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Stay up-to-date with the most comprehensive resource created specifically to provide guidance to hospitals and health systems on how to comply with myriad California and federal statutes, regulations, and agency guidelines. The California Hospital Compliance Manual covers all applicable state and federal laws and focuses on high-risk compliance issues including fraud and abuse.

California Hospital Survey Manual

Introducing the CHA Publications App For an improved online user experience learn about the CHA Publications App Overview The California Hospital Survey Manual can help hospitals prepare for the survey process, explains how surveyors conduct their surveys, and offers tips for achieving a successful survey. The manual covers the different types of surveys and possible outcomes, and: The California […]

Model Medical Staff Bylaws & Rules

Introducing the CHA Publications App For an improved online user experience learn about the CHA Publications App Model Medical Staff Bylaws & Rules set the framework for the working relationship of the medical staff, hospital administration and governing body, and assures legal protections are in place. The model document stresses quality-of-care responsibilities and accountability and is […]