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SB 1237 Nurse-Midwives: Scope of Practice Webinar

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Originally recorded November 30, 2020

Recording

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Overview

Nurse-midwives attend 50,000 births a year in California.

California still requires nurse-midwives to be supervised by a physician and surgeon and one of only four states in the nation that still requires this. Forty-six other states have removed the requirement for physician and surgeon supervision.

FAQs: Face Coverings

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How does the state’s face covering order impact hospital patients and visitors?

The face covering order requires Californians to wear face coverings when they are obtaining services from the health care sector in settings including, but not limited to, a hospital, pharmacy, medical clinic, laboratory, physician or dental office, veterinary clinic, or blood bank, unless directed otherwise by an employee or healthcare provider.

Legislature Considers Bills Addressing Presumption in Workers’ Compensation

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The Governor’s Executive Order N-62-20 implemented a presumption in the workers’ compensation system that expires on July 5. It is CHA’s understanding that the order will not be extended. However, three bills are pending in the Legislature that seek to create a presumption, although with varying scope, conditions, and requirements.

DHCS Issues Monthly Stakeholder Update

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The Department of Health Care Services has released its monthly Stakeholder Communication Update. Among other topics, the October edition includes information on the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative, Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System services, trauma screenings reimbursement, and expansion of Medi-Cal to adult individuals ages 19-25, regardless of immigration status.

Free Member Forum Thursday to Explain ‘Public Charge’ Final Rule

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The Trump administration’s “public charge” final rule could significantly impact hospitals’ relationships with patients and the communities they serve. To help hospital staff better understand the rule, CHA will hold a members-only forum, “Public Charge Final Rule: How to Communicate with Patients,” Sept. 12 from 1-3 p.m. (PT).

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FAQs: Telehealth

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Can a hospital provide telehealth services using out-of-state physicians who are not licensed in California?

Yes, during the COVID-19 emergency the state Emergency Medical Services Authority has set up a quick process for hospitals to be able to use health care practitioners licensed in other states. For details, go to https://emsa.ca.gov/covid19/ . (4/10)

Coronavirus Response Newsletter

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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...