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: Project ECHO Launches CME-Eligible Series for Clinicians Serving the Tijuana River Valley
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) invites clinicians serving the Tijuana River Valley communities to register for a monthly, yearlong webinar series. The first session, to be held virtually on Sept. 23 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. (PT), will feature Matthew Dickson, DO, and Kimberly Dickson, DO, of South Bay Urgent Care.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Issues Annual Health Care Provider Flu Season Order
Because all health care personnel are at risk for both contracting influenza and transmitting the virus to their patients, the County of San Diego Public Health Officer has issued an order requiring them to receive a vaccination or wear a mask while in contact with patients or working in patient care areas.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County to Host Rural Flood Preparedness Event as Region Prepares for El Niño Season
San Diego County meteorologist Tyler Rodenbaugh has shared a comprehensive update (see slide 35 for recommendations) on the weather outlook for the upcoming season, which includes above-normal precipitation that may significantly impact communities. Additionally, the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services will host a rural telebriefing on Sept. 24 from 1-2 p.m. (PT) to...
5 Things To Know: State of Nonprofit and Philanthropy Leader Survey Underway
CEOs, board chairs, presidents, and senior leaders are invited to participate in the San Diego County Nonprofit Leader Survey, conducted annually by The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences. The survey offers timely insights into the health, challenges, and opportunities facing the nonprofits that provide essential services,...
5 Things To Know: CHA’s Lawsuit Against the Office of Health Care Affordability Moves Forward
CHA and its member hospitals have demonstrated adequate standing based on the alleged operational harms that hospitals are already experiencing due to OHCA’s actions, a San Francisco Superior Court Judge ruled earlier this month. In the coming months, the court will consider CHA’s various legal challenges to the adopted spending targets, the hospital sector, and...
CHA President & CEO Set to Open HASD&IC Annual Meeting
CHA President & CEO Carmela Coyle is scheduled to open the Nov. 19 HASD&IC annual meeting with a keynote titled “The Future Landscape of California Health Care.”
Hunger Awareness Month Highlights Growing Food Insecurity in Our Region
Hunger Awareness Month, observed every September, is a reminder that access to nutritious food is one of the most important drivers of health and well-being. The connection between nutrition and health is something your hospitals see every day — food insecurity affects patients and communities, contributing to poorer health outcomes, increased chronic disease, and greater demand for health care services.
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.
