Council Connect Articles
Two Videos Highlight Hospitals in Action
Two new videos from CHA showcase important work by Hospital Council hospitals:
Santa Clara County Addressing Coordination of Patient Transfers
Monterey County Beginning Work on Community Health Needs Assessment
Santa Clara Hospitals Discuss EMS Bypass Policy
Hospitals Discuss Winter COVID-19 Surge
Prepare Your Emergency Department for Flu Season
In 2020, widespread social distancing and masking pushed seasonal flu cases to record lows. However, this flu season could be a different story. With effective COVID-19 vaccines available, far fewer people are taking precautions against airborne infections. What’s more, we may all be highly susceptible to new flu strains due to lack of previous exposure.
CDPH Monoclonal Antibody Needs Assessment Survey Remains Open
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is requesting that providers complete by Dec. 3 an updated survey to help understand how frequently monoclonal antibodies are being used at health care facilities (both for treatment and as post-exposure prophylaxis).
CHA Posts Updated COVID-19 Surge FAQs and Resources for California Hospitals
As hospitals and health systems continue to care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, CHA has updated its FAQs and links to help inform the surge response to challenges such as staffing and space.