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State Public Health Officer Order on Visitors Updated

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a Public Health Officer Order on Dec. 31, 2021, requiring skilled-nursing and other long-term care facilities to adopt a boosted-and-tested policy for indoor visitors. This is an update to the Aug. 5 and Aug. […]

First and Always, Do No Harm

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CHA acknowledges the 20th anniversary of To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System – the clarion call for patient safety – with an op-ed recognizing all California hospitals have done to respond over the last two decades, and their continued commitment to quality improvement.

Emergency Services Legislative Updates — Participant Information

Recent years have brought significant changes to the landscape of emergency departments (ED). With heightened interest of the legislature as indicated by the number of bills specific to the emergency medical system (EMS), more transitions and complications to the health care delivery system might further weaken an already fragile ED foundation.  Now is the time […]

Discharge Transitions for Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Webinar

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Originally recorded November 13, 2020

Recording

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Overview

What are your next steps when an individual with intellectual or development disabilities can’t be discharged to their original location? Who are you partnering with to gain information?

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has regional centers throughout the state that provide assistance and resources when help is needed with discharge issues — not just for hospitals but for individuals and their families.

CEO Message: Unprecedented Times Call for Unprecedented Measures

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The COVID-19 pandemic has resurrected many well-worn aphorisms: “New normal,” “Unlike anything we’ve seen before,” “Once-in-a-lifetime crisis.” 

These phrases can help us make sense of circumstances and events that have been challenging to cope with and even more difficult to recover from. Of course, they do little to help where it’s needed most. 

CMS Expands Site-Neutral Payment Policy in CY 2019 OPPS Final Rule

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Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final rule updating the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) for calendar year (CY) 2019, which also includes payment updates for ambulatory surgical centers. Despite strong opposition from CHA and the hospital field, CMS finalized an expansion of its site-neutral payment policies.

IV Solution Shortage Resources

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CHA has compiled the following federal, state, and local resources to assist hospitals in navigating the current IV solution shortage:

State

  • California Board of Pharmacy | Temporary Provisions for Compounding Certain Parenteral Drug Products | October 16, 2024
  • California Department of Public Health | All-Facilities Letter 24-24: Intravenous (IV) Solution Shortage due to Hurricane Helene | October 9, 2024
  • Federal

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Fact Sheet: HHS Continues Taking Action to Increase Access and Supply of IV Fluids Following Hurricane Helene | October 18, 2024
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Health Advisory 518: Disruptions in Availability of Peritoneal Dialysis and Intravenous Solutions from Baxter International Facility in North Carolina | October 12, 2024
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Ensure Americans Can Access Medical Supplies Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton | October 11, 2024
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Letter to Health Care Leaders and Stakeholders on Impacts of Hurricane Helene from Secretary Becerra | October 9, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Letter to Biden Administration Urging Action to Address IV Solution Supply Shortage | October 7, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Special Bulletin: HHS, Baxter Announce Additional Mitigation Efforts to Increase Access, Supply of IV Fluids | October 18, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Special Bulletin: Baxter Provides Updates on Efforts to Increase Access to and Supply of IV Solutions | October 24, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Special Bulletin: Baxter Announces Expiration Dating Extensions for Certain Products Related to IV Solutions Disruption | October 28, 2024
  • Clinical Guidance

  • Food & Drug Administration | Temporary Policies for Compounding Certain Parenteral Drug Products | October 11, 2024
  • Baxter | Recommendations for Management and Conservation Measures & List of Impacted Supplies
  • Vizient | Product Disruption Brief | October 10, 2024
  • Vizient | Adult/Pediatric IV Push Medication Reference | October 7, 2024
  • American Society of Health System Pharmacists | Fluid Shortages – Suggestions for Management and Conservation | October 4, 2024
  • Healthcare Ready | Situation Overview | October 3, 2024
  • Baxter | Product Allocation Letter | October 1, 2024
  • American Society of Health System Pharmacists | Guidelines on Managing Drug Product Shortages
  • Situational Updates

  • Baxter | Hurricane Helene Updates | Last updated February 17, 2025
  • American Hospital Association | 8 of 10 Baxter manufacturing lines restarted | December 20, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Baxter restores additional IV solutions production lines | December 10, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Shortage of Empty IV Bags Expected to Last Through March | December 4, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Increased Allocations for Certain IV Products | December 2, 2024
  • Baxter | Expiration Dating Extension to 24 Months | November 8, 2024
  • Food & Drug Administration | Hurricane Helene: Baxter’s manufacturing recovery in North Carolina | Last updated November 8, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Updates on IV Fluid Supplies After Helene Forces Closure of Baxter Manufacturing Plant | Last updated October, 28, 2024
  • Healthcare Ready | 2024 Baxter Plant Alert Hub | September 30, 2024
  • Healthcare Ready | 2024 Hurricane Helene Alert Hub | September 25, 2024
  • 2022 Behavioral Health Care Symposium Resources

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    This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Location: Riverside Convention Center, Upper Concourse, Exhibit Hall A3637 5th StreetRiverside, CA 92501 Download Agenda at a Glance