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HRSA Releases Application Instructions, Template, Updated FAQs for Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan Rural Distribution

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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released additional materials that support the application process for the Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) rural distribution. These include a sample application and application instructions. Of note, the instructions also include links to “technical assistance” documents that providers are encouraged to...

ONC Issues FAQs, Will Host Webinar on Information Blocking

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The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address stakeholder questions about the information blocking regulations.  

FAQs Help Hospitals With Implementation of New PPE Stockpile Law

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With California’s general acute care hospital personal protective equipment stockpile bill — Assembly Bill 2537 –taking effect on January 1, 2021, CHA has developed these frequently asked questions to assist hospitals with implementation. There remains much ambiguity with this law; CHA will continue to provide updates as they develop.

FAQs Help Hospitals Prepare for Jan. 15 PPE Reporting Deadline

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As reported previously, California’s general acute care hospital personal protective equipment (PPE) stockpile law – Assembly Bill (AB) 2537 – requires hospitals to be prepared to report specified PPE data as of Jan. 15. CHA developed and has updated frequently asked questions to assist hospitals with implementation.

Cal/OSHA Updates COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard FAQs

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On Jan. 8, Cal/OSHA updated its FAQs on the COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS) that took effect on Nov. 30. Of note for hospitals, Cal/OSHA added two new questions that help to reconcile the scope of the ETS with the Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) Standard.  

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.

FAQs: Local Public Health Orders

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What should hospitals do if a local public health order contains a requirement that differs from state guidance?

First, read the local public health “order” very carefully. Many documents issued by public health officers (PHOs) are actually “advisories” or “guidance,” rather than orders that carry the force of law.

FAQs: For The Public

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How long does it take for COVID-19 symptoms to appear after exposure to the virus, and what symptoms should I look for?

FAQs: Postmortem

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What do I do if my hospital is running out of space in the morgue?

You can try to lease appropriate storage space, although it is in short supply in many parts of the state. You can also call your county coroner or medical examiner. The county coroner or medical examiner has the ability to request help from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services if necessary. (4/9)

Can funeral homes/mortuaries refuse to accept the bodies of those who died of COVID-19?

The existing state and federal guidance does not support funeral homes, mortuaries, or death care workers refusing to accept the bodies of those who died of COVID-19. Rather, the existing state and federal guidance provides that death care workers need only follow routine infection prevention and control precautions. Read more  (4/9)