The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently unveiled a new Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM), asking hospitals to attest to the use of 25 practices that support a culture of safety. Mandatory reporting starts with calendar year 2025, and a new, complementary tool can help hospitals with compliance.
Hospital Council welcomes Mood Health as a Corporate Associate Member, supporting member hospitals in extending their portfolio of offerings to patients in need of psychiatric services.
Who Redwood Coast section CEOs and hospital leaders Humboldt County behavioral health leadership What On Nov. 6, the Redwood Coast section convened to discuss several key topics: CHA’s 2024 Policy Summary: An overview of the California Hospital Association’s (CHA) policy initiatives for the upcoming year Hospitals’ Challenges and Goals for 2025: A discussion on the […]
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a holiday that serves as a reminder to express gratitude and spend time with loved ones. On behalf of our Hospital Council team, we want to take this time to honor our hospitals and all health care workers for their hard work and dedication. Their deep commitment to serving those in need is truly inspiring, and it echoes our mission of ensuring access to health care for all Californians.
Who Member hospitals in Fresno, Madera, Kings, Merced, and Stanislaus counties California Department of Public Health (CDPH) — Fresno office leadership What On Oct. 22, RVPs David Bacci and Brian Jensen co-hosted a CDPH meeting for all hospitals covered by CDPH’s Fresno office. In addition to representatives from the local CDPH office, the CDPH […]
Who Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose City Council What On Nov. 19, Good Samaritan Hospital of San Jose, which is part of the HCA Healthcare system, went before the San Jose City Council seeking approval for its renewal and rebuild project to meet the 2030 seismic guidelines. In late October, the San Jose Planning Commission […]
Who Health care facilities and partners in and around Sacramento County What When Senate Bill (SB) 43 was signed on Oct. 10, 2023, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, along with all but two counties in the state, chose to postpone the Jan. 1, 2024, implementation date — this way, the counties could assess their […]
Registration is open for the November Virtual Forum of Hospital Quality Institute’s (HQI) Community of Practice on Eliminating Hospital Workplace Violence. The forum will take place on Nov. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. (PT).
On Nov. 19 from 10-11 a.m. (PT), Hospital Council is hosting a complimentary, members-only webinar where industry experts will share their successful implementation of a patient transfer model that expedites access to behavioral health care. Registration is open.
Who Health care facilities and partners across the Northern Sierra What Hospital Council has hosted many meetings with various hospitals, counties, and health plans — all of which are searching for ways to address the challenges they face in trying to help those who need behavioral health services. Hospitals trying to get their behavioral health […]