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CHA Issues Talking Points on 2018 Flu Season
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The sudden escalation of flu cases throughout California and across the nation has caught the attention of hospitals, clinicians, public health experts and the media. A seasonal illness that typically occurs in the U.S. between October and May, the flu generally peaks in February. This year, however, the outbreak seems to be peaking earlier, and California is experiencing a particularly bad flu year.
Many hospitals across the state are seeing a substantial increase in emergency department volume and inpatient admissions. To help hospitals address inquiries about the flu outbreak, CHA has prepared the attached talking points.
DMHC Responds to CHA, Hospital Council Advocacy on Central Valley Capacity Crisis
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What's happening: The Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) has issued All Plan Letter 23-027, urging health plans to reduce administrative barriers for hospitals in the Fresno County area during a surge in the demand that strained hospital capacity. What else to know: The communication from DMHC was the result of extensive advocacy from CHA...
CHA Submits Comments on Proposed Moratorium on New Gas Connections
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Last week, CHA submitted the attached comment letter on a moratorium on new gas service connections to commercial and industrial consumers, proposed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Following a series of risk assessments addressing the availability of natural gas pipelines in Southern California, the agency proposed to limit increased demand for natural gas to ensure reliability for existing customers. Numerous mitigation measures are currently under consideration, including this proposed moratorium. In the letter, CHA asserts the moratorium could disrupt vital health care services and will adversely impact patient access to care during the moratorium period (Jan. 11 to March 31).
In addition, CHA notes that the proposal lacks an analysis of how the moratorium will affect the health care delivery system and its services, current and planned hospital construction projects and other critical services — particularly during a time of seasonal flu outbreak in which demand on the health care delivery system surges. More information about the moratorium is available in the attached press release.
Requirements Issued for Requesting Flexibility to Accommodate Increase in Patients
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released the attached All Facilities Letter 18-09, detailing requirements for requesting a temporary program flex for increased patient accommodations, such as medical tents, during a disease outbreak or unexpected events such as a disaster or mass casualty incident. The department reminds providers that requests for program flex must include justification and supporting documentation that patient care will not be compromised. Program flex requests are intended for a temporary increase in patient accommodations, surge tent use or space conversions related to emergencies; they are not to be used as long-term solutions for chronic problems such as emergency department overcrowding. Facilities that wish to request a program flex should contact their CDPH district office.
Disaster Readiness, Quality, Behavioral Health Lead Fall Educational Opportunities
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Heading into the second half of 2024, there are several exciting educational opportunities from CHA that you and your teams — depending on their area of responsibility and interest — would benefit from attending.
2024 CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions — Participant Information
CDPH and CHA will once again gather virtually to discuss all things licensing – including program flexes due to potential surges, the status of re-licensing and recertification surveys, and CDPH’s plans to modify Title 22. Participants can speak with their district office representatives in separate breakout sessions. Now is the time to gain licensing clarification...
A Special Guest is coming to the CDPH Updates and District Sessions Meeting
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Why you should attend: It’s a chance to hear directly from leaders at the California Department of Public Health’s Center for Health Care Quality
When: Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. (PT)
CDPH Updates All Facilities Letters on COVID-19 Vaccines, Space Waivers
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released updated All Facilities Letters (AFLs) on COVID-19 vaccines and program flexibility requests on space requirements. The AFLs include: AFL 21-20.2 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccine Recommendations for Eligible Individuals Prior to Discharge: Recommends general acute hospitals and acute psychiatric hospitals offer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible individuals...
2024 CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions
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CDPH and CHA will once again gather virtually to discuss all things licensing – including program flexes due to potential surges, the status of re-licensing and recertification surveys, and CDPH’s plans to modify Title 22.
Participants can speak with their district office representatives in separate breakout sessions. Now is the time to gain licensing clarification and a better understanding of CDPH policies and protocols.
Go ahead and register! It’s that easy.