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: Free Digital Suicide Prevention Resources Available for Youth, Families
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative has shared a robust set of digital resources for children, youth, and families.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County OES Requests Feedback on Emergency Operations Plan
The County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is updating the county’s emergency operations plan and invites partner organizations to provide public comments by Oct. 31.
5 Things To Know: Hospitals Should Register for APOT Audit Tool
Earlier this year, the Emergency Medical Services Authority developed, per Assembly Bill 40 (2023), an “APOT Audit Tool” that aims to improve emergency medical services data and shorten ambulance patient offload times (APOTs).
Associate Member Spotlight: 211 San Diego/CIE/San Diego Health Connect
211 San Diego, Community Information Exchange©, and San Diego Health Connect embarked on a groundbreaking cross-sector journey in early 2024, embracing a unique partnership that gives 211 San Diego executive oversight of the region’s health information exchange.
Associate Member Spotlight: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization ― wholly owned by Blue Shield of California ― offering Medi-Cal coverage. It is led by health care professionals with a “members-first” philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for more than 510,000 members across Los Angeles and San Diego counties.
Hunger in Our Region: A Shared Challenge
This month, during Hunger Awareness Month, we join with our community partners to raise awareness about a growing crisis — access to nutritious food. For some, food is a daily comfort and certainty. For others, it is a source of constant worry, sacrifice, and stress.
5 Things To Know: First AB 1204 Equity Reports Due Next Month
The deadline for inaugural Hospital Equity Measures Report submissions under Assembly Bill (AB) 1204 (2021) is just weeks away.
5 Things To Know: HCAI’s Rural Health Transformation Program Webinar Happening Tomorrow
On Sept. 4, the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will host a kickoff webinar from 1-2 p.m. (PT) to provide guidance on the Rural Health Transformation Program — a $50 billion fund enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County to Host ‘Kick the Flu’ Summit
On Sept. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (PT), the San Diego Immunization Coalition will host the 21st annual “Kick the Flu” Summit in person at the San Diego County Operations Center chambers and virtually.
5 Things To Know: Application Deadlines Approaching for HCAI’s Song-Brown Training Programs, Educational Scholarships
Application dates are approaching for scholarship applications and three workforce training programs under the Department of Health Care Access and Information’s (HCAI’s) Song-Brown Program, which aims to build California’s health care workforce, especially in underserved communities:
