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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Health Priorities Discussed in San Mateo
Who San Mateo Section hospitals San Mateo Public Health Department What On July 17, the San Mateo Section CEOs were joined by San Mateo Public Health Officer Kismet Baldwin-Santana, MD, MPH. Dr. Baldwin-Santana gave the group an update on several items including COVID-19, H5N1, and a possible collaboration on a community health needs assessment (CHNA). […]
City of Santa Rosa Eyes Gross Receipts Tax
Who City of Santa Rosa Finance Department and Council Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Medical groups affiliated with Kaiser, Providence, and Sutter in Santa Rosa What City officials in Santa Rosa are contemplating removal of the current $3,000 cap on the city’s gross receipts tax as an avenue to remedy budget shortfalls. While not-for-profit member hospitals […]
HQI Releases CHPSO Annual Report
The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) has released its CHPSO Annual Report, an overview of the most significant work done on behalf of hospitals in 2023. HQI is dedicated to improving the quality and safety of patient care in hospitals and health care systems and oversees the Collaborative Health Care Patient Safety Organization (CHPSO). The focus of CHPSO is on improving patient safety and quality of care by collecting, analyzing, and sharing data on adverse events and near misses in health care.
HQI to Host July 25 Virtual Forum on Training Staff to Prevent Workplace Violence
The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) is hosting a complimentary, HQI members-only virtual forum, Using Simulation-Based Training to Prevent Workplace Violence, on July 25 at noon (PT). The forum is an opportunity to advance workplace violence prevention and connect with peers committed to creating safer work environments in hospitals. Registration is open.
Sacramento County APOT Improvement Planning Begins
Who Sacramento County Emergency Services Agency (SCEMSA) staff Hospital executives and emergency department directors in the SCEMSA service area Senior fire department leaders in the SCEMSA service area What On June 26, SCEMSA convened 18 hospital and fire department leaders to tackle a systemic ambulance patient offload time (APOT) improvement process. Dale Ainsworth, PhD, a […]
Healthcare Professional Shortage Area Designations Reviewed
Who Department of Health and Human Services Hospital Council What A Healthcare Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation is critical for many recruitment efforts in hospitals and clinics, as the designation brings with it access to some state and federal programs offering tuition reimbursement, grants, visa waivers, and more. Some HPSA designations are automatic and tied […]
Protecting Hospitals During Fire Season
The Fourth of July weekend marks a time of celebration in the lives of Americans and is often spent enjoying time with loved ones. July also brings higher temperatures, which increases the risk of fire. Although the precise causes are yet to be determined, the Hospital Council region experienced multiple fires and public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) during the holiday weekend.
Monterey County Proceeds with CHNA
Who Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Mee Memorial Hospital Natividad Salinas Valley Health Monterey County Public Health Department United Way of Monterey County California State University, Monterey Bay What The Monterey County Community Health Needs Collaborative was created a few years ago by four hospitals (referenced above), Hospital Council, the Monterey County Health Department, […]
Behavioral Health Meetings Underway in Kern County
Who Hospitals in Kern County Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services What Hospital Council has begun convening monthly meetings of member hospitals and Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. The group’s work is primarily focused on the upcoming implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 43 (on or before Jan. 1, 2026). The regular convening has also […]
Sonoma County Health Services Hosts Regional Behavioral Health Collaborative
Who Sonoma County Health Services Hospital leaders from Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Marin, Solano, and Sacramento counties Partnership HealthPlan Multiple community and advocacy groups Hospital Council and California Hospital Association What Sonoma County Health Services hosted a Regional Behavioral Health Collaborative to close Mental Health Awareness Month, engaging 200 leaders from northern California and as […]
