About Clinical Care
Taking care of patients and their communities is at the heart of what hospitals do, and that wouldn’t be possible without the clinical services that hospitals provide. These services touch all aspects of a hospital’s operations, ranging from the emergency department to behavioral health. Through its numerous area-specific groups, CHA provides advocacy and representation on all aspects of operations — guiding hospitals in meeting regulatory, legal, and licensing requirements.
UC San Diego Health’s New Treatment Marks Symbol of Hope for Bladder Cancer Patients
For patients previously unresponsive to bladder cancer treatment, UC San Diego Health offers a new gene therapy that’s changing the way patients and doctors manage the disease.
5 Things To Know: CDPH to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Regulations for Clinical Laboratory, Dietetic, and Pharmaceutical Services
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has published an All Facilities Letter announcing a virtual public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to regulations related to clinical laboratory, dietetic, and pharmaceutical services at general acute care hospitals. The hearing will take place Sept. 12 from 2-3 p.m. (PT); registration is available online.
Kelly Beat Breast Cancer with Scripps Cancer Center’s Support – Now, She’s Helping Others
When Kelly O’Connor was diagnosed with breast cancer, Scripps Cancer Center provided a multidisciplinary approach and innovative treatment to help her recover. Today, she’s passionate about helping others through their cancer journey.
5 Things To Know: Donations Needed as US Faces Emergency Blood Shortage
All hospitals with emergency departments must submit their ambulance patient offload time (APOT) reduction protocol to the Emergency Medical Services Authority by Sept. 1 under Assembly Bill (AB) 40 (2023). The law requires hospitals to include mechanisms in the protocol that will improve hospital operations and reduce APOT.
Patient Experience Navigators Support Patients During Hospital Stay
Sharp Grossmont Hospital offers a team of patient experience navigators to help patients navigate the complexities of their health journey and access hospital resources during their stay.
5 Things To Know: Disruptions in BD BACTEC Blood Culture Media Bottles Availability
In a July 10 letter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that the U.S. is experiencing interruptions in the supply of BD BACTEC blood culture media bottles because of recent supplier issues. The disruption is expected to impact patient diagnosis, follow-up patient management, and antimicrobial stewardship efforts. The FDA recommends laboratories and health care providers consider conservation strategies to prioritize the use of blood culture media bottles, preserving the supply for patients at highest risk.
5 Things To Know: Substance Use in Older Adults Virtual Training
A collaborative presentation will be provided by the San Diego County Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Taskforce’s Community Resilience Committee on Aug. 5 from 9-10:30 a.m. The training will focus on stimulant use disorder in adults, current trends, and available resources, and is designed for prevention providers, treatment specialists, and health care professionals. Registration is open.
5 Things To Know: H3SD: Heat and Human Health Summit
The H3SD: San Diego’s Heat and Human Health Summit, a climate- and health-focused event hosted by the UC San Diego School of Medicine and Kaiser Permanente, will feature an educational poster session on Aug. 16 and the summit on Aug. 17 at UC San Diego. Registration is open, and continuing medical education credits are available.
UC San Diego Health Becomes First in Region to Offer New Melanoma Treatment
UC San Diego Health is the first hospital system in the region to provide a novel immunotherapy treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.