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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5 Things To Know: CHA Releases Summary of New Hospital Bed Tracking System
Through Assembly Bill 177 (2024), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) received the authority and funding to implement a real-time hospital bed capacity system and has selected the Apprise Healthcare Capacity System. The state’s goal is to use this data to monitor hospital surge and system capacity, understand regional needs, develop policies, and position […]
5 Things To Know: County Seeks Hosts for Blood Pressure Screening Event
The Love Your Heart (LYH) blood pressure screening event on Feb. 14 unifies community partners across the U.S. and Mexico to prevent heart disease and stroke. The event empowers the public to take control of their heart health, know their blood pressure numbers, and what they mean. LYH needs organizations from every sector in San […]
5 Things To Know: Emergency Services Office Welcomes Feedback on Industry Policies, Practices
The San Diego County EMS Office has posted several updates related to emergency medical service (EMS) programs and operations and seeks public comment on each of them. Topics include continuing education and scopes of practice for paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and emergency medical dispatch, as well as policies and a template for emergency medical dispatch […]
5 Things To Know: State Debuts Provider Portal for Youth Mental Health
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has launched the California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP). This free phone- and web-based provider portal aims to increase timely access to mental health care for youth throughout California’s communities, especially in the state’s most underserved and rural areas. Cal-MAP’s team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and […]
Standing in Solidarity with Los Angeles Hospitals
As we watch Los Angeles continue to battle devasting wildfires, our thoughts and support are with our neighboring communities. We can truly empathize — the harrowing scenes in Los Angeles evoke memories of the 2003 Cedar Fire that ravaged San Diego County.
5 Things To Know: $1M Health Disparity Grant Application Nears Closing
In an effort to support innovative and sustainable solutions that address health disparities and promote equity, the Alliance Healthcare Foundation (AHF) invites organizations to apply for 2025 Innovation Initiative funding by Jan. 24. AHF seeks market-based and/or transformational systems-change solutions with the potential to improve access, quality, and health outcomes for marginalized and low-income residents […]
5 Things To Know: 2025 Annual Point-in-Time Count Volunteer Portals Now Open
This region’s 2025 Annual Point-in-Time Count (PITC) events are taking place at the end of January, and volunteer registration for each is open. Imperial County’s PITC, run by the Imperial Valley Continuum of Care Council, is happening Jan. 24-25; it is followed by San Diego County’s PITC on Jan. 30, conducted by the Regional Task […]
5 Things To Know: New Fair Housing Rights Virtual Training Offered
This region’s 2025 Annual Point-in-Time Count (PITC) events are taking place at the end of January, and volunteer registration for each is open. Imperial County’s PITC, run by the Imperial Valley Continuum of Care Council, is happening Jan. 24-25; it is followed by San Diego County’s PITC on Jan. 30, conducted by the Regional Task […]
5 Things To Know: City of San Diego Seeks to Close Digital Divide
The city of San Diego is conducting a community survey to improve internet accessibility and affordability for all residents. Anyone with or without home internet can participate in the survey, which takes 6-8 minutes to complete, and individuals without home internet service can answer relevant questions. All responses will be kept confidential.
5 Things To Know: Community Outreach Opportunity at Food Distribution Sites
Many facing food insecurity also need help with housing, education, health care, workforce development, and family support. In that vein, outreach organizations are invited to be considered for potential partnership by completing the Community Cares Program interest form. Partnership could include attending San Diego Food Bank distributions and conducting community outreach to individuals and families […]
