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RVP Roundup
RVP Roundup
Here’s a look at some of the work that Hospital Council RVPs have been involved in over the past few weeks.
A Different Kind of Holiday, But Still Plenty to Be Thankful For
The above quote and picture came from our daughter, Zoey, eight-and-a-half years ago. In preparation for Thanksgiving, Zoey’s preschool teacher asked each student what they were thankful for and wrote their answers down on the sharing board for the parent program. When our family saw this quote, it immediately became our favorite Thanksgiving memory.
RVP Roundup
Here’s a look at some of the work that Hospital Council RVPs have been involved in over the past few weeks.
PG&E Offers Rebates for Some Freezers
PG&E is providing rebates for ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers. All the requirements need to be met in order to qualify, but this is a good opportunity for hospitals buying energy-efficient ULT freezers in preparation for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Accurate Webinar a Good Refresher on Hiring Compliance
When hiring new employees, background checks are a critical part of the process. They can help employers make informed decisions about who they want to hire and allow access to a business’s information, property, and customers. With the laws ever-changing, this webinar from from endorsed business partner Accurate — How to Compliantly Hire Someone — is a good refresher on the hiring and background check processes.
Grant Opportunity Available for GME-Eligible Hospitals
The California Health Care Foundation, in partnership with policy research group Mathematica, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) on feasibility grants to advance graduate medical education (GME) in California hospitals.
‘Alex – I’ll Take 2020 Election Impacts for $800’
In a year that has uprooted our lives, brought so much heartache and devastation, and left us with so many questions, it’s not likely even the late “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek would have had the correct answers. While we don’t know all of the answers surrounding the multitude of health care issues — COVID-19, Affordable Care Act, etc. — we certainly know the questions that our hospital members and the people who depend on our care have for the newly elected. Whether you personally or professionally supported candidates or measures, hospital-related issues remain critically important throughout California and the country.
RVP Roundup
On Oct. 28, all hospital leaders representing Humboldt and Del Norte counties attended the final Redwood Coast Section meeting for 2020. The primary focus was obtaining member input on the section’s strategic direction for 2021 and discussing the impacts of the pandemic on their hospitals to date and going forward.