Drew Roth

AI and APOT: Two Complex Issues Worthy of Ongoing Conversation

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The 2024 Hospital Quality Institute and Hospital Council Annual Conference in Lake Tahoe has come to a close. On Oct. 20-21, hospital and health care system leaders gathered to learn about a variety of topics — including how open and transparent communication is valued and actively encouraged, and how to effectively engage executives and board members in working toward zero harm. Also discussed were the not-yet-finalized California Hospital Association (CHA) regulatory and legislative agenda, which Hospital Council fully supports, and two significant issues worth emphasizing: artificial intelligence (AI) and ambulance patient offload times (APOTs).

Collaboration Is Key to Building More Capacity for Patients

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In August, mold contamination in the air ducts at Sonoma County’s crisis stabilization unit (CSU) forced the CSU’s closure, as mentioned previously, and the necessary repairs could take several months, extending into the new year. This valuable facility’s closure is not only significantly impacting patients who need immediate mental health care, but also placing strain on local emergency departments.