CDPH Issues Advisory on Heart Conditions in Adolescents, Young Adults After Receiving mRNA Vaccine
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has posted a health advisory about some cases of myocarditis and pericarditis in young adults and adolescents after receipt of the
Administration of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Resumes
On April 23, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended resuming administration of the Johnson & Johnson (aka Janssen or J&J) vaccine.
CDPH to Provide 60 Days’ Notice Prior to Ending Waiver for Space and Other Flexibilities On April 28, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) notified hospitals that it will provide at least 60 days’ notice prior to rescinding any of the provisions of All Facilities Letter 20-26.7, its waiver on space and other flexibilities....
CDPH to Update Hospital Visitation and Testing Guidance
In the coming weeks, it is expected that the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will issue both updated hospital visitation and testing guidance.
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...
Transition Continues to Blue Shield Vaccinator Network As previously announced, the state of California has contracted with Blue Shield of California to create a statewide network of COVID-19 vaccine providers. A hospital, clinic, pharmacy, or other entity that wishes to administer COVID-19 vaccines after March 31 must sign an agreement with Blue Shield. The contract, which...
CDPH Adopts CDC Guidance on Quarantine of Vaccinated Persons; CDC Releases New Recommendations on Vaccinated Persons in Non-Health Care Settings On March 5, at CHA’s request, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revised All Facilities Letter (AFL) 21-08 to adopt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) guidance that — as a strategy to alleviate staffing shortages — hospitals...
CDPH Updates Guidelines for Vaccine Eligibility On March 11, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued three documents updating its guidance on prioritizing individuals for the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition to providing important clarifications on the implementation of vaccines for people with high-risk medical conditions or disabilities, the guidance adds categories of individuals in specified settings who are eligible to be vaccinated due to...
CDPH Updates Hospital Visitor Guidelines
On March 16, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its recommendations — not requirements — related to hospital visitors in All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-38.6. Specifically, CDPH recommends:
On its 9 a.m. call this morning with hospitals, the California Department of Public Health will present planning considerations for COVID-19 vaccine implementation. Please refer to this slide deck for the discussion, which will include an overview of the state’s plan, allocation framework, general acute care hospital data, vaccine storage/handling, and provider registration. Please see the call-in...
