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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Associate Member Spotlight: The Elizabeth Hospice
The Elizabeth Hospice has been a trusted community resource for hospice, palliative care, and grief support services in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County for more than 45 years.
Campaign Materials Now Available for CHA-Sponsored Ballot Measure to Strengthen Medi-Cal
Hospitals are encouraged to join the coalition supporting Proposition (Prop) 35, which would make permanent an existing fee on managed care organizations that enables the state to draw on federal matching funds to improve Medi-Cal.
5 Things To Know: Critical Sept. 1 Deadline Approaching for AB 40 Compliance
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.
HQI Quality Quarterly Highlights Data-Driven Patient Safety Strategies
The July edition of Quality Quarterly explores why effective patient safety strategies are grounded in the timely collection and analysis of data and examines the rise in sepsis mortality rates in hospitals.
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.
5 Things To Know: California Recuperative Care Symposium
The National Institute for Medical Respite Care, a special program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, is hosting an inaugural event Sept. 12-13 in Sacramento. The symposium will showcase promising practices, program models, and examples of leadership. Register with discount code CHCF30 by July 31 to receive 30% off.
5 Things To Know: HQI Virtual Forum on Preventing Workplace Violence
The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) is hosting a complimentary, HQI members-only virtual forum, Using Simulation-Based Training to Prevent Workplace Violence, on July 25 at noon (PT). The forum is an opportunity to advance workplace violence prevention and connect with peers committed to creating safer work environments in hospitals. Registration is open.