The newsroom includes access to Council Connect, our twice-monthly newsletter on Hospital Council’s work. Key articles and issues of interest, along with the President’s Message, are included below.
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Hospitals Reduce APOT in Sacramento Area
Who Sacramento area hospitals Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) Sacramento area fire departments and private emergency medical services providers What On Oct. 10, SCEMSA held the second Ambulance Patient Offload Time (APOT) Summit of 2024, celebrating significant progress in reducing APOT in Sacramento. At the first event, held in February, SCEMSA focused on […]
Nursing Education Needs Are a Critical Concern
Who Hospitals in the Northern Sierra section What In their ongoing efforts to identify increasingly prevalent workforce challenges, hospitals across the Northern Sierra section have determined there is a critical need for licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to registered nurse (RN) education. In addition, new RN staffing ratios for skilled-nursing facilities are on the horizon, meaning […]
Hospital Council Issues Statement on Berkeley Measure GG, Large Buildings Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax
Who Hospital Council What On behalf of members with health care facilities in the city of Berkeley, Hospital Council has provided a statement to the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and the No on Measure GG (Measure GG) campaign expressing significant concerns with the Large Building Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax on the November ballot. The statement […]
Collaboration Is Key to Building More Capacity for Patients
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.
Upcoming Conference Will Foster Collaboration Across the Care Continuum
On Oct. 1, Hospital Council corporate associate member PointClickCare will host a Care Collaboration Conference in San Jose, bringing together thought leaders from acute and post-acute care, including UCSF, Sutter Health, Covenant, Canopy, CareConnect MD, and others. This conference is an opportunity for networking and collaboration with partners throughout the care continuum. Registration is open.
Filing Deadline Extended for the Visa/Mastercard Settlement
Hospital Council partner, Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), announced the filing deadline for the Visa/Mastercard Settlement has been extended to Feb. 4, 2025. Hospitals should register now to ensure a timely filing for the $5.54 billion settlement.
Watsonville Hospital Holds Fundraising Gala
Who Watsonville Community Hospital Foundation What Watsonville Community Hospital, through its foundation, hosted its first annual gala on Sept. 21. The foundation is hoping to raise a significant amount of funding for the community hospital, with eyes on making this an annual event. More than 150 people attended, including Sen. John Laird (D–Santa Cruz) and […]
Hospitals Meet with HHS Secretary in the South Bay
Who Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra What On Sept. 16, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford hosted a roundtable meeting with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. This event was convened by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and attended by Hospital Council RVP Jo Coffaro, several […]
Sonoma County Hospitals are Responding to Closure of Crisis Stabilization Unit
Who Sonoma County member hospitals Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Sonoma County administration What Sonoma County’s only crisis stabilization unit (CSU) was forced to close in August due to mold contamination in its air ducts. After a contractor assessed the damage, it became clear that the necessary repairs may extend into the new year. This […]
Workforce Issues Are Impacting Rural Hospitals
Hospitals in California are facing multiple challenges that impact patients’ ability to access quality care. One of the most significant is a shortage of health care workers, with 22% of Californians living in areas without enough primary care providers. Shortages are particularly prevalent in rural areas, where patients struggle to access care because there aren’t enough nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and other health care workers to keep up with demand.
