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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Berkeley Voters Defeat Measure GG: Large Buildings Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax
Who Health care facilities in the city of Berkeley What In last week’s election, Measure GG was defeated. In an effort to reach this outcome, Hospital Council, on behalf of members with health care facilities in the city of Berkeley, provided a statement to the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and the No on Measure GG […]
National Rural Health Day: A Chance to Honor Our Rural Hospitals
One of Hospital Council’s priority issues at the beginning of this year remains a priority as 2024 draws to a close: rural health. The third Thursday of November (Nov. 21) marks National Rural Health Day, which is all about celebrating and highlighting the efforts of rural hospitals and addressing rural health care needs. This observance reminds us how vital rural health is for all of California, not just rural areas.
Exploring the Future of AI in Health Care: Insights from the 2024 HQI and Hospital Council Conference
This year’s Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) and Hospital Council Conference brought together thought leaders and cutting-edge practitioners for conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) in health care and how it may evolve in the future.
Leaders Meet in the North Bay
Who North Bay section CEOs and hospital leaders What On Oct. 16, the North Bay section gathered for dinner to welcome new CEOs and foster connection in a relaxed setting. The evening was an opportunity for hospital leaders to build relationships, share insights, and discuss the challenges ahead. Amy Herold, MD, shared her recent promotion […]
AI and APOT: Two Complex Issues Worthy of Ongoing Conversation
The 2024 Hospital Quality Institute and Hospital Council Annual Conference in Lake Tahoe has come to a close. On Oct. 20-21, hospital and health care system leaders gathered to learn about a variety of topics — including how open and transparent communication is valued and actively encouraged, and how to effectively engage executives and board members in working toward zero harm. Also discussed were the not-yet-finalized California Hospital Association (CHA) regulatory and legislative agenda, which Hospital Council fully supports, and two significant issues worth emphasizing: artificial intelligence (AI) and ambulance patient offload times (APOTs).
Hospitals Support San Francisco Ballot Measure: Prop B (Safe & Healthy San Francisco)
Who San Francisco Department of Public Health San Francisco Mayor London Breed Yes on B campaign What San Francisco hospitals are in full support of the city’s Proposition (Prop) B, which is a $390 million bond proposition on the November ballot that would fund critical health care infrastructure. Importantly, most of the bond money would […]
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.
