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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San Diego’s Trauma System: Saving Lives for 40 Years
Sometimes a major success can fly under the radar. That’s why it’s important to recognize the 40th anniversary of the San Diego County Trauma System. On Aug. 1, 1984, the first trauma patient arrived at a trauma center. Since then, the system has resulted in reduced mortality and morbidity rates from traumatic injuries while becoming an example for trauma care systems around the world. The numbers tell the story:
Ambulance Patient Offload Time: A Critical Deadline is Just the Beginning
A major deadline looms for hospitals and our partners. On Sept. 1, hospitals are required to submit their Ambulance Patient Offload Time (APOT) reduction protocol under Assembly Bill (AB) 40. The standard is 30 minutes, 90% of the time for general, acute care hospitals with emergency departments (EDs).
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.
5 Things To Know: H3SD: Heat and Human Health Summit
The H3SD: San Diego’s Heat and Human Health Summit, a climate- and health-focused event hosted by the UC San Diego School of Medicine and Kaiser Permanente, will feature an educational poster session on Aug. 16 and the summit on Aug. 17 at UC San Diego. Registration is open, and continuing medical education credits are available.
HQI to Host July 25 Virtual Forum on Training Staff to Prevent Workplace Violence
he 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.
Associate Member Spotlight: HKS Architects, Inc.
HKS designs comprehensive, healing health spaces. For more than 50 years and across 29 offices worldwide, HKS has been planning and designing places of care that enhance the health experience through integrated, guest-focused care strategy, operations, technology, facility design, and cultural considerations.
