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5 Things To Know: Fentanyl Awareness Day, Hospitals Needed For Performance Improvement Project, Base Station Hospital System And Trauma Center Catchment Area Designations Assessment, Covid-19 Data Reporting, Medi-Cal Scam Alert

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FENTANYL AWARENESS DAY: People are dying at alarming rates due to illicit fentanyl, and May 9 is dedicated to raising awareness about this growing problem. Data from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office show that fentanyl-related overdose deaths increased 2,375% in San Diego County, from 33 in 2016 to at least 817 in 2021. In Imperial County, seizures of fentanyl increased 272% from fiscal year (FY) 2019 to the third quarter of FY 2022, from 40 pounds to 149 pounds. More information is available on the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency’s website. 

National Hospital Week: A Time of Appreciation and Gratitude         

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May 7 marks the start of this year’s National Hospital Week, and this year’s theme is “WeAreHealthCare.” This is a week to recognize the vital roles hospitals play in our communities but more importantly, to celebrate all health care workers — who are essential to the success of hospitals and health systems.  

Shining a Light on Bladder Cancer

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UC San Diego Health is the first in the region to offer a new technology that detects and monitors bladder cancer.

Associate Member Spotlight: Falck Mobile Health 

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Falck helps people in urgent need and brings peace of mind to its customers. As a partner to local communities, it provides emergency response and health care services wherever they are needed. For more than a century, it has helped keep people […]

Member Spotlight: Pablo Velez, RN, PhD, Named CEO of El Centro Regional Medical Center

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.In coordination with the El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) Board of Trustees, UC San Diego Health announced that Pablo Velez, RN, PhD, has been appointed by UC San Diego Health as ECRMC’s CEO effective April 17. Velez will report to UC […]

5 Things To Know: Emergency Medical Services, Kaufman Hall Report, Supplier Diversity Reports, Dementia Care Aware Screening Tool, HCAI Program Eligibility

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: San Diego County is currently in the process of developing a plan for comprehensive evaluation of the base station hospital system (BSHS) and trauma center catchment area designation (TCCAD). This comprehensive review and evaluation began in January 2023 and is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 31, 2023. The county has hired a consultant, Public Consulting Group, which will collaborate with the county of San Diego, BSHS and TCCAD stakeholders, and the public to ensure all voices are heard as the county works on defining the future of the emergency medical services (EMS) system. More details and key tentative timelines are available on the county’s EMS web page. 

A Week Dedicated to Recognizing Our Volunteers

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Often, when people think about the work done at hospitals, it’s the doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff who come to mind. While their work is vitally important — often lifesaving — volunteers and volunteer leaders are also an integral part of the hospital environment.   

5 Things To Know: Public Safety Power Shutoffs, Medi-Cal Rx, Minority Fellowship Program, Patient Safety Evaluation Summit, Behavioral Health System

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PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFFS: San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) is conducting two public safety power shutoff (PSPS) exercises and welcomes the attendance and participation of external stakeholders:   

PSPS Tabletop Exercise: April 11, 8 a.m.-noon ​  

  • This in-person exercise in Kearny Mesa will involve all PSPS stages and wildfire response​. 
  • Virtual attendance opportunities are available.​  
  • An optional tour of SDGE’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will follow the exercise.  

    • PSPS Full-Scale Exercise: May 1-2​  

  • SDGE EOC activation will exercise EOC immediate PSPS preparedness activities (notification and planning) as well as de-energization of EOC functions and wildfire response coordination​.  
  • Agencies participating include the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services (OES), the California OES, the city of San Diego, and other public safety partners. This is an opportunity for agencies to practice their Red Flag Warning and PSPS response and coordination capabilities.​  

    • If you are interested in participating, please complete the Extent of Play Agreement and email a PDF copy to EMTrainingExercise@sdge.com. If you are interested in scheduling a tour for your organization, please reach out to EmergencyServices_SDGE@sdge.com

    HASD&IC Board Meeting Highlights

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    This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.The HASD&IC Board of Directors convened on March 30. Board Chair Patrick Frias, MD, President & CEO of Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego, officiated. Welcome was expressed to new board member, Frank P. Pearson, DPT, PA-C, director at VA San Diego […]

    It’s Hard to Think ‘Bolder and Brighter’ When the Situation Feels Dire      

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    Bolder. Brighter.   

    The two words connote a positive tone — progress, fearlessness, courageousness. They also happened to be the theme of the 2023 American College of Healthcare Executives Congress,  where health leaders gathered to explore practical solutions to the challenges we face today, particularly in the wake of the pandemic.