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: CalHHS Releases Recordings on OBBBA Impacts, Rural Health Transformation Program
The County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting two virtual town halls to review the Prehospital Notification Pilots; each town hall will share background information, provide brief demonstrations of each platform, solicit high-level pilot feedback, and answer questions. These events are an opportunity for all EMS system participants — including hospital emergency...
5 Things To Know: CalHHS Releases Recordings on OBBBA Impacts, Rural Health Transformation Program
The County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting two virtual town halls to review the Prehospital Notification Pilots; each town hall will share background information, provide brief demonstrations of each platform, solicit high-level pilot feedback, and answer questions. These events are an opportunity for all EMS system participants — including hospital emergency...
Honoring Service, Community, and Care This Fourth of July
As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, we are reminded that this holiday represents more than parades, barbecues, and fireworks. At its core, the Fourth of July reflects our nation’s enduring commitment to service, shared responsibility, and strengthening the communities we call home.
5 Things To Know: Second Funding Round Opens for Special Pathogen Preparedness
The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center has announced a new round of funding to support 21 health care facilities in strengthening special pathogen preparedness. Applications are open until Aug. 3 for awards of $500,000 to support training, equipment, infrastructure improvements, and other readiness activities.
5 Things To Know: Register Now for Sept. 2 Flu Summit
The San Diego Immunization Coalition will host the 22nd Annual Kick the Flu +2 Summit, "From Pathogen to Protection" on Sept. 2; virtual and in-person attendance options are available. This event brings together clinicians, health professionals, educators, and public health advocates to explore the latest flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus vaccine recommendations; review current...
5 Things To Know: Earthquake Preparedness Resources Available in 18 Languages
The Earthquake Country Alliance has developed a library of one-pagers translated into 18 different languages, including information on organizing emergency supplies, ensuring your living space is secure, and recommended actions to remain safe in an earthquake.
5 Things To Know: IHI Publishes Framework for Improving Joy in Work
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has published a white paper focused on building a strategy for workforce well-being. Topics include four steps leaders can take to improve joy in work, nine critical components of a system for ensuring a joyful, engaged workforce, a conversation guide, real-life examples of changes that work, and measurement tools.
5 Things To Know: CHA Advocacy Strengthens APOT Audit Tool Responsibilities in Final Regulations
As reported in CHA News, the state Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission last week approved regulations focused on Assembly Bill (AB) 40 (2023) and Chapter 6 Specialty Care Designation. During the written comment period for AB 40 regulations earlier this year, the California Hospital Association raised concerns regarding the lack of clarity around the role...
Local Navy Medicine Teams Support Artemis II Recovery
San Diego’s health care community played a quiet but critical role in April’s historic moment for space exploration. When the Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth earlier this spring, local Navy Medicine teams were there to support the successful recovery of the crew and the Orion spacecraft.
5 Things To Know: Provider Enrollment Information Available on Vaccines for Children Program
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released provider enrollment information on the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program, which helps families by providing vaccines at no cost to providers who serve eligible children from birth through age 18. The California VFC Program is administered by CDPH Immunization Branch and has enrolled more than 4,000 public and private provider sites...
