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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A Time for Gratitude
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a holiday that serves as a reminder to express gratitude and spend time with loved ones. On behalf of our Hospital Council team, we want to take this time to honor our hospitals and all health care workers for their hard work and dedication. Their deep commitment to serving those in need is truly inspiring, and it echoes our mission of ensuring access to health care for all Californians.
Sacramento County Adopts Jan. 1, 2025, as SB 43 Implementation Date
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When Senate Bill (SB) 43 was signed on Oct. 10, 2023, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, along with all but two counties in the state, chose to postpone the Jan. 1, 2024, implementation date — this way, the counties could assess their overall readiness from a behavioral health standpoint to accommodate expanding the definition of “gravely disabled” for purposes of placing a person on an involuntary psychiatric hold or a conservatorship.
HQI to Host Nov. 21 Community of Practice Forum on Eliminating Workplace Violence
Registration is open for the November Virtual Forum of Hospital Quality Institute’s (HQI) Community of Practice on Eliminating Hospital Workplace Violence. The forum will take place on Nov. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. (PT).
Corporate Associate Member | Webinar Highlights Collaborative Models for Expediting Access to Behavioral Health Care
On Nov. 19 from 10-11 a.m. (PT), Hospital Council is hosting a complimentary, members-only webinar where industry experts will share their successful implementation of a patient transfer model that expedites access to behavioral health care. Registration is open.
Behavioral Health Drives Meetings, Prompts Innovations in Northern Sierra
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Hospital Council has hosted many meetings with various hospitals, counties, and health plans — all of which are searching for ways to address the challenges they face in trying to help those who need behavioral health services.
Berkeley Voters Defeat Measure GG: Large Buildings Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax
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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 campaign expressing significant concerns with the Large Building Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax on the November ballot. The result was 68% of constituents voting against the measure.
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.
