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News from HASC and the Southern California Health Care Community

Turn to the definitive resource for addressing critical hospital issues. From the implementation of new legislative requirements to the latest in patient safety, HASC provides valuable updates and information about our members and the industry.

Association News

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Association News

Association News includes the leadership developments, legislative initiatives and changes, ideas and commentary pertinent to our members. It keeps you ahead of what’s happening and demonstrates the true value of your membership—relationships, representation and advocacy.

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HASC Launches Multifaceted Resource Center

The Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) is proud to announce the launch of the new HASC Resource Center, a centralized hub that provides members with valuable resources, tools and information for organizations — together in one place. 

Many materials are available to download with links to webinars, toolkits, speakers, and trainings. The resources are provided and organized by the content areas below:

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Register Now for Nov. 11 Culture of Safety Course

The Joint Commission and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) recognize that safe patient care begins when hospital units have such extensive teamwork in place that all staff feel safe bringing concerns and ideas to improve care forward.

Board Report

Board Report for Monday, Sept. 21

Board Report delivers HASC’s most up-to-date and comprehensive information briefing to the association’s Board of Directors.

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Briefs

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Briefs

HASC Briefs summarizes news and events impacting the association’s members. Get the latest on key policy issues, legal developments, business opportunities, HASC Board actions, educational programs and other association activities.

HASC Briefs

HASC Briefs for Sept. 18, 2020

HASC Briefs

HASC Briefs for Sept. 2, 2020

HASC Briefs

HASC Briefs for Aug. 21, 2020

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Health Care Headlines

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Health Care Headlines

Stay connected with stories about legislation, funding, programs and events that impact your hospital and the health care industry across the state.

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No Post-Labor Day Coronavirus Surge in LA County, Officials Say
Los Angeles Daily News

The numbers are in, and it appears Los Angeles County did not experience a surge in coronavirus cases after Labor Day similar to the spikes seen after Memorial Day and July Fourth, officials announced Monday, Sept. 28.

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FDA Re-Approves COVID Test For Asymptomatic Patients
Modern Healthcare

The Food and Drug Administration has updated an emergency use authorization for a test that can be used on people without symptoms or who are suspected of being infected with the virus causing COVID-19 for other reasons.

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4 Tips To Tackle COVID-19 Misinformation
Modern Healthcare

The deluge of false information related to COVID-19 has been called an “infodemic” by the World Health Organization. 

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Hospital Communication Tools

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Hospital Communication Tools

To complement our advocacy efforts and increase impact, HASC offers sample communication tools to help member hospitals and health systems communicate with internal and external audiences on a range of current health care-related issues. This webpage serves as a library of communication materials that inform health care issues at the local, state and federal level. This page is updated as necessary with new information and tools to meet hospitals’ communications needs.

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Preventative Measures: COVID-19
Communications Toolkit

Adam Blackstone

HASC in collaboration with CHA and the Regional Associations has developed a communications toolkit to help hospitals and health care systems, providers, public health professionals, health departments and community organizations reach populations that may need COVID-19 prevention messaging as safer-at-home orders begin to loosen.

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Accessing Hospital Services During COVID-19
Social Media Toolkit

Adam Blackstone

HASC in collaboration with CHA and the Regional Associations has developed a toolkit to assist member hospitals and health systems, including their communication teams, in responding to patients’ concerns about seeking care in emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the social media campaign in this toolkit is to help amplify the message that hospital emergency departments are safe and prepared to handle emergencies — COVID-19 and non-COVID19 related.

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