Nov. 10 Deadline Nears for SB 253 Greenhouse Gas Reporting
What’s happening: Nov. 10 is the first reporting deadline for Scope 1 and 2 under Senate Bill (SB) 253, the California Greenhouse Gas Reporting Initial Regulation. Because this is the first year of reporting, Scope 3 is not required.
CHA, CDPH to Host Nov. 4 Leadership Updates and District Sessions
What’s happening: On Nov. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. (PT), CHA and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will host a members-only CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions webinar.
CDPH Reminds Facilities About Reporting Requirements During Planned Power Outages
What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released All Facilities Letter 26-29, which reminds facilities of their reporting obligations during planned Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.
2027 Labor Law Updates
2027 HR Conference
Great Conversations. Fresh Ideas. New Connections. CHA and HASC are partnering once again for the 2027 HR Conference, bringing health care HR professionals together for two days of learning, sharing, and connecting. We’re building a dynamic agenda around the topics and issues that are top of mind for health care HR today — with plenty […]
EMSA Relaunches Audit Tool
What’s happening: Amendments to Chapter 1.2 Delivering Equitable and Person-Centered Care - Ambulance Patient Offload Time were approved by the Office of Administrative Law and took effect on July 23. In addition, the audit tool was relaunched on Sept. 1.
Hospital Equity Reports Due Sept. 30; Support Available from HQIP
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) reminds hospitals that the second annual Hospital Equity Measures Report is due by Sept. 30, covering the Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 reporting period of the prior year.
HQIP Offers Support for Hospital Equity Reports, Due Sept. 30
What’s happening: California hospitals are required to submit an annual Hospital Equity Report to the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) by Sept. 30.
CHA Alert: Urge State Senators to Vote No on AI Bill That Would Undermine Patient Safety
What’s happening: On Wednesday, CHA issued an alert asking members to call their state senator and ask them to vote "no" on Assembly Bill 2575 (Ortega, D-Hayward). The bill would protect health care workers from corrective action or discipline when they override an artificial intelligence tool, even if the decision results in patient harm or violates hospital policies and procedures.
CDPH Issues Guidance on Ebola Preparedness
What’s happening: Last week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released All Facilities Letter (AFL) 26-19, which offers guidance on Ebola preparedness for hospitals.