This presentation describes alternative electronic strategies developed for managing system outages, demonstrates procedure variations in emergency department and inpatient system outages, and identifies lessons learned from downtime implementation strategies.
Post-disaster recovery presents an opportunity to improve beyond the pre-disaster status quo. While national efforts often focus on a “return to normal,” this can overlook the sub-optimal conditions that exist for many, including preventable health issues and inequitable access to services.
A comprehensive guide outlining the process and requirements for hospitals seeking reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Alternative Care Site (ACS) program.
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A recent California Supreme Court decision on meal, rest, and recovery period violations could have major implications for many of the state’s employers — including hospitals.
Under current law, an employee who does not receive a meal, rest, or recovery period is owed “one additional hour of pay at the employee’s regular rate of compensation.” For many labor attorneys, this was interpreted to mean an additional hour of pay at the employee’s base pay rate — that is, the employee’s hourly pay rate, not including overtime compensation or bonuses. However, under a recent California Supreme Court decision, this is no longer permissible.
On July 15, the court ruled unanimously in Ferra v. Loews that the requirement of an additional hour of compensation at the employee’s “regular rate of compensation” has the same meaning as “regular rate of pay,” requiring the inclusion of overtime and bonuses with the employee’s base pay rate. As this ruling is retroactive, hospitals that compensate missed meal, rest, and recovery periods solely based on the employee’s base pay rate are out of compliance with the law and may face significant legal liability.
CHA encourages all hospitals to review their pay practices to ensure they are in full compliance with the law and to reach out to their California labor law counsel with any questions.
When a disaster strikes, access to services becomes even more critical. And yet hospital staff and emergency services providers can be victims of that same disaster. ASPR TRACIE has released an updated version of its Tips for Retaining and Caring for Staff after a Disaster to guide facility executives in assisting staff through the recovery period.
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued an interim final rule implementing the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The funds provide $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and tribal governments.
This presentation discusses strategies hospitals can use to build a resilient workforce. The session focuses on key considerations for hospitals with emphasis on factors that affect resilience, such as availability of senior management, acclimation, employee acknowledgement, and staff appreciation.
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A web page maintained by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) may be useful for emergency departments and psychiatric hospitals in locating discharge sites. The list is alphabetical by county and includes all non-medical licensed residential facilities and alcoholism and drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities, as well as outpatient programs licensed and/or certified by DHCS. Contact numbers, addresses, and resident capacity are contained in the data.
2022 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase
This new look at emergency management focuses on stressors and their impacts, and addresses how (and why) the culture of stoicism should change to improve performance, resilience, and increase success for healthcare workers. The tool details how applying neuroscience to crisis management and leadership can reduce stress and burnout, improve organizational resilience, and build long-term peak performance.
2023 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase
Developed by Redlands Community Hospital, this resource details symptoms of burnout and demonstrates the impacts it can have on decision-making and care quality. Addressing burnout helps improve job satisfaction, reduce turnover, and prevent compassion fatigue, fostering a supportive work culture. By prioritizing employee well-being, hospitals not only enhance patient outcomes and organizational efficiency but also create a healthier, more sustainable workforce, ultimately benefiting both healthcare providers and the people they serve.