Advocacy Materials on Inpatient Psychiatric Staffing Ratios Now Available
The California Hospital Association has produced a new infographic, issue brief, and key messages that address staffing ratios for inpatient psychiatric hospitals.
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Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Partner Webinars
Several endorsed business partner and associate member webinars are on the horizon. Members should save the following dates to learn more about key partnerships:
EMSA Relaunches Audit Tool
Earlier this month, the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) relaunched its ambulance patient offload time audit tool, which now includes a "real-time" audit process.
ShiftMed: It’s Time to Rethink the Nursing Shortage
A blog post from Hospital Council Strategic Partner ShiftMed examines the changing nature of the nursing workforce shortage and provides strategies for improving the conditions nurse leaders face every day.
Hospitals Should Review Preliminary FFY 2028 Wage Index and Occupational Mix Data by Sept. 1
CHA DataSuite has issued a hospital-specific analysis of the Medicare hospital federal fiscal year (FFY) 2028 wage index and occupational mix data.
Hospital Business Partners
Collaboration between hospitals and other businesses is integral to providing high-quality patient care. Hospital Council partners with businesses in many clinical and operational activities that promote effective patient care and hospital sustainability, with partnerships in the following categories: Endorsed Business: Those with at least 10 years’ of demonstrated success partnering with hospitals Corporate Associate Members:...
Aug. 27 Webinar Will Highlight New Partner’s Independent Dispute Resolution Platform
On Aug. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. (PT), new Hospital Council strategic business partner Pivotal will host a webinar about building a sustainable, modern independent dispute resolution program. With customers seeing an 89%-win rate and 5:1 return on investment on out-of-network payment disputes, Pivotal is a strong partner in helping hospitals obtain reimbursement for...
EMSA Pauses Audit Tool Compliance Activities Through August
The Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) is pausing some activities associated with Assembly Bill 40 compliance and the ambulance patient offload time (APOT) Audit Tool. All APOT audits, compliance evaluations, and biweekly calls with participating facilities exceeding their APOT standard will be paused through August 2026.
Webinar Will Address Supporting People with Disabilities During Extreme Weather Events
On Aug. 27 at 11:30 a.m. (PT), the ADA National Network will host a training focused on the unique challenges faced by people with disabilities during weather emergencies, along with strategies for building a more resilient and inclusive community. The webinar will also help attendees understand the intersection of disability law and emergency response.
New Business Partner Brings Emotional Well-Being Solutions, EAP Support to Hospitals
Concern, a new Hospital Council strategic business partner, delivers clinically led mental health and employee well-being solutions built within the health care ecosystem. Concern’s professionals are experienced in hospital culture and bring firsthand insight into the pressures facing nurses, physicians, and care teams. This perspective informs their services, which include an access center, counseling, immediate...