Regional Medical Center in San Jose to be Acquired by Santa Clara County
Who What Santa Clara County and Regional Medical Center in San Jose (an HCA Healthcare facility) have reached a tentative agreement for the county to acquire the hospital, with transition targeted for early 2025. Santa Clara County currently operates O’Connor Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and St. Louise Regional Hospital. Both entities are hopeful […]
Proposed Berkeley Fossil Fuel Tax Would Impact Hospitals and Health Systems
Who What A local environmental group in Berkeley has gathered the required signatures to qualify its so-called “Large Buildings Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax” for the November ballot. The proposed tax on natural gas usage would apply to buildings of 15,000 square feet or more, including a hospital in Berkeley and some medical office buildings and […]
Rural Health Information Exchange Is Now Statewide
Who What SVMS has announced its expansion from a regional to a statewide qualified health information organization by partnering with Dignity Health. SVMS is set to extend its health data exchange services to over 30 Dignity hospitals across the state. Over a decade ago, the Northern Sierra Section of Hospital Council and its hospital members […]
San Francisco Department of Health Rescinds Mask Mandate & COVID-19 Data Collection
Who What San Francisco was the last county in the state to maintain a mask mandate for all patient care areas, which was rescinded on May 1. Several months ago, Dr. Susan Philip, the county’s health officer, joined the other Bay Area health officers in requiring masks during the winter respiratory season, which ended on […]
Community Responds to Service Line Adjustments in Santa Clara
Who What In February, Regional Medical Center of San Jose, an HCA hospital, announced plans to close its level two trauma, ST-elevation myocardial infarction program, and downgrade the current comprehensive stroke designation to a primary stroke designation. In late April, the Santa Clara EMSA presented its Health Impact Report to the Santa Clara County Board […]
UCSF Health Reaches Agreement with Dignity Health to Acquire Two San Francisco Hospitals
Who What UCSF Health has signed a definitive agreement with Dignity Health to acquire Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center, along with associated outpatient clinics in San Francisco. UCSF Health hopes to close the transaction this spring. UCSF Health has committed to maintaining Saint Francis and St. Mary’s existing services, ensuring patients have […]
HQI Will Facilitate Community of Practice on Workplace Violence In 2024
The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) will facilitate a Community of Practice on Eliminating Hospital Workplace Violence from January to December 2024. The purpose of the Community of Practice is to connect individuals working on the issue of workplace violence in hospitals through a collaborative network designed for peer-to-peer learning and exchange.
PG&E Will Host Gas and Electric Rates Webinar on Jan. 18
The PG&E Rates Communications Team will host a Teams Live webinar on Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. (PT). Registration is not required to attend. Attendees can join the day of the event via a Teams link.
East Bay Health Officers Issue Orders on Masking for Respiratory Virus Season Starting Nov. 1
Who What New health orders in Alameda and Contra Costa counties require masking in hospitals, skilled-nursing facilities, dialysis clinics, and infusion centers during the respiratory virus season from Nov. 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024. For hospitals, the orders apply to staff who only work in direct inpatient care areas and require masking regardless of an […]
Hospital Council Webinar Will Detail PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program
On Aug. 7, Hospital Council will host a webinar on PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP).