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: CARE Court Holds First Graduation Ceremony
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San Diego County’s Behavioral Health Services and Public Defender departments, Superior Court, and other partners are celebrating an inspiring milestone for the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act program (better known as CARE Court): On Aug. 7, CARE Court held its first graduation ceremony.
5 Things To Know: Resources Address Upcoming Changes to Definition of “Gravely Disabled”
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The Jewish Family Service Patient Advocacy Program has released a new resource to help community organizations understand changes to the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act that will take effect Jan. 1. Under Senate Bill 43, which was signed into law in October 2023, the definition of “gravely disabled” is expanded to include individuals with severe substance use disorders....
Hospitals Play an Important Role in Helping the Hungry
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Imagine being hungry and unable to afford food, or having to choose between buying groceries for your family or paying for medication to treat a chronic condition. Or perhaps having to decide between buying healthy fruits and vegetables or cheap processed foods for your kids. These are daily dilemmas for millions of people across California, including in San Diego and Imperial counties.
5 Things To Know: DHCS Adds New Resources on Proposition 1
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Earlier this month, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) shared new resources about its Behavioral Health Transformation work, including updated fact sheets, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and other materials. Behavioral Health Transformation is an effort that will implement Proposition 1 and builds on other major behavioral health initiatives in California.
5 Things To Know: HQI to Host Hospital Workplace Violence Virtual Forum
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The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) invites individuals leading and supporting hospital efforts to eliminate workplace violence to register for a virtual forum on Aug. 29 at noon (PT). The event will include discussion on establishing hospital-based programs of peer support aimed at providing emotional first aid to staff who have been affected by workplace violence.
Take the 2025 CHNA Survey and Help Shape the Future of Community Health
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Hospitals are part of the fabric of the community, uniquely positioned to support residents’ health and social needs. To do this effectively, they must have a comprehensive understanding of the health challenges and resources needed in San Diego. That is why the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is such an essential tool — and with your help, we can ensure that our community partners and the communities we serve have the opportunity to share their perspectives.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Recognized for Medi-Cal Call Responsiveness
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The Children’s Partnership, a California advocacy organization advancing child health equity through research, policy, and community engagement, commissioned WestGroup Research to survey county Medi-Cal call lines in more than 30 counties. Their research found that Medi-Cal enrollees in some counties were forced to wait up to 90 minutes to get assistance, leading to many abandoned...
5 Things To Know: September Marks National Recovery Month
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National Recovery Month, observed every September since 1989, aims to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices. It celebrates the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, including dedicated service providers and community members who make recovery in all its forms possible. Instead of an annual resource fair, this year San Diego County is...
5 Things To Know: Donations Needed as US Faces Emergency Blood Shortage
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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.
5 Things To Know: Veterans Village of San Diego to Hold “Stand Down” Event
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San Diego County’s Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is one of many county departments gearing up for the region’s largest annual event serving veterans experiencing homelessness. The event is scheduled for Aug. 9-11 at the San Diego Rescue Mission’s South County Lighthouse in National City and will include an array of resources and county...
