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Measuring Preparedness and Resiliency

2016 Disaster Conference

Sutter Health presented ways hospitals can objectively (and simply) communicate readiness to senior leadership by establishing benchmarks and prioritizing planning activities.

California Hospital Association Political Action Committee

With every new member, CHPAC grows stronger.

CHPAC is the political advocacy arm for you, your hospital and your patients. Together, we form the foundation upon which CHA’s member hospitals and health systems build relationships.

CHPAC exists to elect, educate and build rapport with legislators and officials who understand the important role hospitals play in our state.

CHPAC provides campaign financing to officeholders and candidates who are concerned about and committed to better health care for all Californians.

CHPAC determines which candidates to support based on qualifications, knowledge, sensitivity and responsiveness to health care issues.

Your donation will ensure a strong voice for hospitals and health systems when decisions are made that affect hospitals’ ability to fulfill their missions. CHPAC helps ensure that elected officials making these important decisions understand the fundamental roles hospitals and health systems play in the future of health care.

Your voice is key to our call for better health care policy.

Jan Emerson-Shea

Jan Emerson-Shea serves as chief spokesperson for CHA, overseeing the association’s media relations activities. She also is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications and public affairs initiatives that support CHA’s advocacy objectives. In addition, Jan provides communications counsel to the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California, Hospital Association of Southern California, and Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties.

State Deactivates Medical and Health Coordination Center

On July 1, the California Department of Public Health and the Emergency Medical Services Authority deactivated the Medical and Health Coordination Center, which was activated in response to the April 2019 measles outbreak. Local health jurisdictions are no longer required to submit weekly situation reports and cost tracking related to the outbreak. Instead, they should follow the defined response protocols in the Public Health and Medical Emergency Operations Manual.

New Data Highlight Teen Mental Health

The Health and Human Services’ Office of Adolescent Health has updated its national and state data sheets, which measure a range of adolescent health factors and behaviors. The analysis draws on large, nationally representative surveys, and measures include physical activity and nutrition, mentorship, family meals, cigarette and e-cigarette use, driving under the influence, depression systems, bullying, dating violence, and more.

Joint Commission Changes to Elements of Performance for CAHs Effective Aug. 27

The Joint Commission is making several changes to the elements of performance (EPs) for its critical access hospitals (CAHs) to better align with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Conditions of Participation. The changes are in response to CMS’ review of The Joint Commission’s CAH deeming renewal application and are effective Aug. 27.  

2022 Conference Offers Parliamentarian Procedures Session for Volunteer Leaders

California State Association of Parliamentarians (CSAP) President, Sally F. LaMacchia, Esq., PRP, will present Parliamentary Essentials for Active Members during the virtual 2022 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference, Feb. 22-23. This educational session, comprised of three short presentations What Does a Parliamentarian Do?Active Membership SkillsSay It Now – This is How is designed to increase...