The HASD&IC Biweekly Briefing provides timely news and information for HASD&IC members and associates and is published on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Key articles and issues of interest from each publication, along with the President’s Message, are included below.
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Honoring Service, Community, and Care This Fourth of July
As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, we are reminded that this holiday represents more than parades, barbecues, and fireworks. At its core, the Fourth of July reflects our nation’s enduring commitment to service, shared responsibility, and strengthening the communities we call home.
5 Things To Know: Second Funding Round Opens for Special Pathogen Preparedness
The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center has announced a new round of funding to support 21 health care facilities in strengthening special pathogen preparedness. Applications are open until Aug. 3 for awards of $500,000 to support training, equipment, infrastructure improvements, and other readiness activities.
5 Things To Know: Register Now for Sept. 2 Flu Summit
The San Diego Immunization Coalition will host the 22nd Annual Kick the Flu +2 Summit, "From Pathogen to Protection" on Sept. 2; virtual and in-person attendance options are available. This event brings together clinicians, health professionals, educators, and public health advocates to explore the latest flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus vaccine recommendations; review current...
5 Things To Know: Earthquake Preparedness Resources Available in 18 Languages
The Earthquake Country Alliance has developed a library of one-pagers translated into 18 different languages, including information on organizing emergency supplies, ensuring your living space is secure, and recommended actions to remain safe in an earthquake.
5 Things To Know: IHI Publishes Framework for Improving Joy in Work
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has published a white paper focused on building a strategy for workforce well-being. Topics include four steps leaders can take to improve joy in work, nine critical components of a system for ensuring a joyful, engaged workforce, a conversation guide, real-life examples of changes that work, and measurement tools.
5 Things To Know: CHA Advocacy Strengthens APOT Audit Tool Responsibilities in Final Regulations
As reported in CHA News, the state Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission last week approved regulations focused on Assembly Bill (AB) 40 (2023) and Chapter 6 Specialty Care Designation. During the written comment period for AB 40 regulations earlier this year, the California Hospital Association raised concerns regarding the lack of clarity around the role...
Local Navy Medicine Teams Support Artemis II Recovery
San Diego’s health care community played a quiet but critical role in April’s historic moment for space exploration. When the Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth earlier this spring, local Navy Medicine teams were there to support the successful recovery of the crew and the Orion spacecraft.
5 Things To Know: Provider Enrollment Information Available on Vaccines for Children Program
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released provider enrollment information on the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program, which helps families by providing vaccines at no cost to providers who serve eligible children from birth through age 18. The California VFC Program is administered by CDPH Immunization Branch and has enrolled more than 4,000 public and private provider sites...
5 Things To Know: Save the Date for San Diego’s 2026 Walk for Sobriety
The McAlister Institute invites the community to save the date for the annual Walk for Sobriety on Sept. 5. This community-centered event at Liberty Station will honor recovery, reduce stigma, and bring help and hope to those in the region who are impacted by addiction.
5 Things To Know: CHA Alert: Tell OHCA Board ‘No’ On Exorbitant Penalties That Endanger Health Care
The Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) is racing to establish exorbitant penalties for hospitals by the end of summer — and the California Hospital Association (CHA) needs hospitals’ help pushing back. A CHA alert is asking hospital leaders to comment at the June 24 OHCA board meeting and at OHCA’s hospital-only Progressive Enforcement Workshop (download and save calendar item) on July 7. The alert contains talking points and materials to assist in hospitals’ advocacy.
