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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Two Big EMS-Related Changes Ahead for San Diego Hospitals
San Diego’s emergency medical services (EMS) system depends on close coordination between first responders and hospitals to provide timely, lifesaving care throughout our community. Hospitals maintain around-the-clock emergency and specialty care capabilities, receive patients when every minute matters, and work closely with EMS clinicians to ensure a seamless transition from the field to the emergency department (ED). Two significant changes now underway will affect how hospitals fulfill this essential role.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County to Host Three EMS Pilot Transition Meetings
The ImageTrend, Pulsara, and TigerConnect prehospital notification pilot programs will conclude on Sept. 2 at 8 a.m. (PT). Weekly pilot participant meetings are being held on Sept. 3, Sept. 9, and Sept. 22 to share program updates and gather stakeholder feedback.
5 Things To Know: CAHAN Issues Health Advisory on Verifying Immunization Records
The California Health Alert Network (CAHAN) has shared that the San Diego Public Health Department and local health care professionals have observed an increase in suspicious and invalid immunization records. Detailed guidance is available for health care professionals, schools, and childcare staff on how to verify acceptable records.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Behavioral Health Provides Update on New Wellness Campus
During the Aug. 19 Board of Supervisors meeting, San Diego County Behavioral Health leadership presented an update on the new behavioral health wellness campus. The project will create a centralized, 120,000‑square‑foot behavioral health treatment campus on approximately 8.24 acres of county‑owned property on Rosecrans Street. It will offer crisis stabilization services, outpatient mental health care,...
5 Things To Know: Applications Open for San Diego Senior Shallow Rent Subsidy Program
The San Diego County Department of Housing and Community Development Services – Office of Homeless Solutions has opened applications for the Senior Shallow Rental Subsidy Program Round 3. The program provides $500 per month for 18 months to qualifying households. Eligible applicants must be age 60 or older, have a household income at or below...
5 Things To Know: DHCS Updates DSH Replacement Payment Timing
The Department of Health Care Services has updated the disproportionate share hospital (DSH) replacement payment spreadsheets and timelines. More details on the timing updates are in this article from the California Hospital Association.
A Major Win for Health Care Access in Imperial County
Late last month, Imperial County reached a significant health care milestone with the Imperial Valley Healthcare District’s (IVHD) acquisition of El Centro Regional Medical Center. This is the final piece in creating a unified health care district (which also includes Pioneers Medical Center in Brawley), designed to strengthen care delivery and better serve residents in Imperial County. With bondholders having agreed to the transaction, the last remaining hurdle has been cleared, paving the way for the district’s completion. Bondholders are working through the final administrative and regulatory steps of the transition’s formal completion.
5 Things To Know: Community Input Requested for San Diego County’s Legislative Program
The San Diego County Office of Economic Development and Governmental Affairs is seeking community input for the 2027 Legislative Program, which outlines the Board of Supervisors’ policy priorities at the state and federal levels. A virtual community forum will be held Aug. 25 from 5 to 6 p.m. (PT); the deadline to submit public comment is Sept. 14. To learn more or share feedback, visit Engage San Diego or email comments to legislative.program@sdcounty.ca.gov.
5 Things To Know: San Diego and Imperial Counties to Convene for Environmental Health
Stakeholders are invited to register for the Border Health Collaborative's Environmental Health Symposium on Oct. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Alpine. Participants will be able to connect with environmental health experts, clinicians, academics, promotores, regional advocates, and border health partners on how environmental systems are reshaping health across the Cali-Baja border region.
5 Things To Know: Domestic Violence Council to Host Virtual Training
The San Diego Domestic Violence (DV) Council is hosting a one-day virtual training — DV Essentials — on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (PT). This training is intended for professionals seeking basic training on domestic violence and will cover screening, risk factor identification, safety planning, resources, and more.
