Newsroom

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.

5 Things To Know: Bridge Housing Funds Will Establish Recuperative Care Beds

San Diego County Behavioral Health Services has been awarded $12.4 million in state funding for bridge housing services. The funds will be used to create 49 new recuperative care beds for people who are experiencing homelessness and have a behavioral health condition. The award was part of a series of competitive grants issued by the Department of Health Care Services as part of its Behavioral Health Bridge Housing funding. The new beds will be located in a county-owned facility and at community-based providers that contract with the county. 

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: 

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. Registration is open

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