Disaster planning in health care means being ready for anything and ensuring the safety of our communities while maintaining continuity of care when it matters most. The challenges are real, and the expectations are high.
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued several new and updated All Facilities Letters (AFLs).
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Action needed: Call and write your state senator and ask them to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 213 (Cortese, D-Silicon Valley), which would create a workers’ compensation presumption for acute care hospital employees, without any evidence of widespread or wrongful denial of benefits for workers injured on […]
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On June 29, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced that, effective July 1, Medi-Cal will cover community health worker (CHW) services, including violence prevention and asthma prevention.
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The 2025 Disaster Planning Conference will be in Sacramento this year. It’s sure to be as spectacular as ever.
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Despite the passage of multiple bills this year that will strengthen California hospitals’ ability to deliver care to all, a number of critical issues remain unresolved as the 2022 legislative session closed late last night.
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With less than a month for the Legislature to advance bills out of policy committees, two pieces of legislation that present significant concerns for patients and communities remain in play.
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The next two weeks are pivotal for three bills that could have a significant impact on hospitals’ ability to serve their patients and communities, depending on their outcome.
HICS Courses About HICS Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) is a standardized approach to incident management tailored specifically for hospitals and health care organizations. HICS provides a framework for hospitals to respond quickly and effectively to various incidents and supports hospitals in emergency management planning, response, and recovery capabilities. Key elements of HICS include: Identifying […]
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A couple of weeks ago, California’s Senate and Assembly appropriations committees determined which bills should move forward and which should be held this year based on estimated costs to the state.
