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Behavioral Health Grants Available for Health Care Workers Affected by COVID-19 Crisis
Front-line health care workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for copayment assistance for behavioral health treatments through a new fund from the HealthWell Foundation. HealthWell will provide up to $2,000 in financial assistance over a 12-month period for out-of-pocket treatment copayments for prescription drugs, counseling services, psychotherapy, and transportation to manage COVID-19-related behavioral health issues. Health care workers who have annual household incomes up […]
PG&E Case Study Highlights Partnership with Hospital Council, CHA on Public Safety Power Shutoffs
To highlight the progress that Hospital Council and CHA have made with PG&E to minimize the impacts of public safety power shutoffs on hospitals, the utility company has developed a case study to share with its customers.
PG&E Case Study Highlights Partnership with Hospital Council, CHA on Public Safety Power Shutoffs
o highlight the progress that Hospital Council and CHA have made with PG&E to minimize the impacts of public safety power shutoffs on hospitals, the utility company has developed a case study to share with its customers.
Member Votes Needed for Proposed Amendments to Bylaws
The Hospital Council – Northern & Central California Board of Directors is seeking member votes on proposed amendments to the bylaws. To vote, members are asked to complete this online ballot.
Survey Seeks Data to Support Effective Hiring and Retention
Member hospitals and health systems are reminded this month to enroll in the 2021 Allied for Health Survey Program. The program includes access to the hot jobs and HR metrics, as well as executive, management, non-management compensation, and union penetration surveys.
RVP Roundup
On Feb. 8, RVP David Bacci participated in a hospital collaboration with Fresno County to discuss successes and areas for improvement related to the pandemic. Keeping in mind that there could be another surge fueled by increased mobility and virus variants, the group discussed opportunities to ensure that processes are improved. The group is now working on triggers, which […]
RVP Roundup
Since 2019, local hospitals have expressed concerns about understaffing at the Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA). Operating with between one-third and one-half of the staffing of comparable local emergency medical services agencies in Northern California, SCEMSA is simply not able to fully perform its responsibilities for oversight of emergency medical services (EMS) providers, data analytics, […]