As COVID-19 Numbers Decline, Many Critical Areas of Focus Remain
Nearly two years into the pandemic, and on the heels of a fourth COVID-19 wave that rivaled the past three, it appears that there may be some good news on the horizon. COVID-19 positivity rates are dropping, and hospitalizations seem to have levelled off or are slightly decreasing, an early sign that perhaps the unprecedented surge brought on by the omicron variant is slowing.
CHA Advocacy Materials Available for Members’ Use
CHA has posted resources to support each of its eight advocacy priorities for 2022. The materials include key messages, an issue brief, and infographic for each topic and are designed to assist members when talking with policymakers, the media, or the public about these issues.
Hospital Leaders Meet with State Sen. Bill Dodd
Hospitals Discuss Winter COVID-19 Surge
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.
White Paper Looks at Labor Costs in the Time of COVID-19
With many hospitals feeling added financial strains due to COVID-19, some have been forced to re-examine their operations and budgets and determine ways to limit costs.