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CHA Submits Hospital Surge Preparation Recommendations to State Leadership
The recent increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations statewide mean hospitals must be ready for surges of patients in need of care during the fall and winter. In anticipation of COVID-19 patient surges, CHA submitted a list of hospitals’ most pressing needs to the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) today. The recommendations identify flexibilities and resources hospitals need to meet the most significant demands they will face as there are surges — including patient transfers and discharges, staffing, testing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and alternate care sites. CHA is seeking to meet with state officials from CHHS to resolve these critical issues as quickly as possible.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Released by State of California
On Oct. 19, the state of California publicly released its plan for administering COVID-19 vaccinations. The plan responds to questions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for every state, describing how the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will work within state government and with local health departments and health care providers to distribute and administer the vaccine. California has received $28 million from the CDC to administer this program.
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CDPH Waiver of Space and Other Regulatory Requirements to Expire July 17
On May 17, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) provided hospitals 60 days’ notice in AllFacilities Letter (AFL) 20-26.8 that the waiver of space and other regulatory requirements will expire effective July 17. This statewide waiver has been in effect in some form since March 20, 2020. It suspends requirements related to configuration of physical space; classification of beds; initial licensure; changing beds or services; providing notice prior to downgrading, changing, or eliminating supplemental services; and Senate Bill 1152 discharge requirements for patients experiencing homelessness.
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Moderna Vaccine Shipments to Begin Today
In a Dec. 18 webinar for hospitals and other vaccinators, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) indicated that it anticipates having 40% of the first doses needed to vaccinate Phase 1-A populations for California by Dec. 28. These total 1.2 million doses and are for the 3 million individuals who meet Phase 1-A criteria (front-line health care workers and long-term care residents). The 1.2 million doses are arriving in four tranches:
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On Jan. 21, President Biden issued additional executive orders and directives instructing various federal agencies to take specific actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including expanding testing and vaccination capacity, increasing personal protective equipment (PPE) and other necessary materials to combat the pandemic, slowing the spread of COVID-19, and addressing inequitable outcomes.
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Initial Vaccine Allocation Guidelines Released; CDPH to Hold Office Hours Dec. 11
On Dec. 5, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released its recommended guidelines for allocating the COVID-19 vaccine during Phase 1-A of statewide distribution. The guidelines were developed by California’s COVID-19 Drafting Guidelines Workgroup and Community Vaccine Advisory Committee using a phased approach to allocating the initially limited vaccine supply among prioritized populations.
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Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Announced
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued detailed reporting requirements for recipients of more than $10,000 in Provider Relief Funds for health care-related expenses or lost revenues attributable to COVID-19. The reporting requirements apply to all distributions except nursing home infection control, rural health clinic testing, and payments under the Health Resources and Services Administration COVID-19 Uninsured Program. Notably, while the department announced in Aug.14 guidance that reporting would begin Oct. 1, it now states the reporting system will not be available until early 2021.
How familiar are you with “white bagging?” Maybe you’ve heard of it but aren’t sure what it is or how it affects your facility. Here’s a quick explanation: white bagging means payers reimburse third-party pharmacies, which then distribute the medications to outpatient medical providers, removing your ability to make changes to a patients’ medication. This […]
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.CHA will address five critical aspects of hospital finance during Finance Week – one topic per day, five days in a row, with experts offering guidance and answering questions each day. Five days, five webinars. This is where the information you need, […]
