News Briefs
Orange County Supervisors Approve $2 Million for MSI Hospital Pool
(Jun 26, 2009)
After considerable discussion, on June 23 the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously decided to help offset hospital losses in the Medical Services Initiative (MSI) Program by approving $2 million for the MSI Hospital Pool.
New Edition of SCPSC Fast Facts Now Available (Jun 26, 2009)
On June 16, the Southern California Patient Safety Collaborative (SCPSC) presented a Track II meeting focusing on hospital-acquired pressure ulcers, high-alert medications, medication safety, and Clostridium difficile associated disease.
'Red Flag Rules' to Help Hospitals Prevent Medical Identity Theft -
Part 1 (Jun 26, 2009)
Medical identity theft. While not as common nor as financially damaging as other forms of identity theft, medical identity theft can harm far more than a victim's wallet - it can be life threatening. Learn more in this special report.
'Red Flag Rules' to Help Hospitals Prevent Medical Identity Theft -
Part 2 (Jun 26, 2009)
HASC Welcomes New Members (Jun 26, 2009)
This month HASC welcomes four new members.
HASC to Co-Present H1N1 Outbreak Debrief on July 9 (Jun 26, 2009)
HASC is coordinating with the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the L.A. County Department of Public Health (LAC-DPH) to present an H1N1 Outbreak Debrief on July 9.
HASC to Present Homeless Patient Discharge Webinar on July 28 (Jun 26, 2009)
On Tuesday, July 28, HASC will present "Homeless Patient Discharge Webinar: Maximizing Patient Care and Minimizing Liability," which will outline the ramifications of the new Los Angeles City ordinance on patient discharge, and offer practical suggestions for hospitals operating within and beyond the city and county.
