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HASC Member Information by Region

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A guide to representation in the HASC region. 

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Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles County

Jaime Garcia

HASC’s Los Angeles Region includes facilities ranging in size from a nonprofit, university affiliated community teaching hospital of 1,258 beds to a sole provider community hospital of 16 beds. The county has 76 hospital emergency departments and 15 fully accredited trauma centers serving the almost 10 million residents.

515 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1300
Los Angeles, CA 90071-3322

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Phone: (213) 538-0700
Fax: (213) 629-4272

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Alice Cheng
San Gabriel Valley Area Representative

President/CEO, Beverly Hospital
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Emergency Health Services Committee – Los Angeles

Jaime Garcia

The Los Angeles Emergency Health Services Committee acts as a liaison with local EMS and DMH agencies and CHA; addresses issues related to patient access to emergency and trauma services; and recommends policies that assure development of effective, efficient EMS delivery systems throughout Los Angeles County.

CONTACT:
Jessica Hernandez
Regional Assistant to Jaime Garcia
(213) 538-0703
jhernandez@hasc.org
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John Raffoul
Los Angeles Central Area Representative

President, Adventist Health White Memorial
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Behavioral Health Services Committee – Los Angeles

Jaime Garcia

The Behavioral Health Services Committee of Los Angeles identifies and addresses regulatory, public policy and reimbursement issues related to behavioral services providers’ ability to render quality care in a dynamic environment. They look for input from outside parties and report recommended actions through the Constituent Services Representative on the HASC Board.

CONTACT:
Jessica Hernandez
Regional Assistant to Jaime Garcia
(213) 538-0703
jhernandez@hasc.org
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Homeless Resources

Homeless Resource: Housing for Health – Interim Housing

Jaime Garcia

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services recently conducted a presentation designed to educate hospital staff on the referral process for patients experiencing homelessness.

Presentation and additional resources are listed below.

Please contact Jessica Hernandez with any questions.

 

CONTACT:
Jessica Hernandez
Regional Assistant to Jaime Garcia
(213) 538-0703
jhernandez@hasc.org
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Orange County

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Orange County

Whitney Ayers

The Orange County area office represents many types of health care facilities: general acute care, specialty pediatric, general acute care with behavioral health, acute rehabilitation, long-term acute care and an academic medical center. There is no county-owned hospital.

Orange County covers 789 square miles and has a population of over 3 million people. There are approximately 6,600 licensed hospital beds.

 

12399 Lewis St., Suite 103
Garden Grove, CA 92840
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(714) 663-0294 Phone | (714) 663-2053 Fax
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Emergency Medical Services Committee – Orange County

Whitney Ayers

The Orange County Emergency Medical Services Committee monitors policies and procedures governing the Orange County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system and recommends related policy positions to the HASC-OC Executive Board. 

CONTACT:
Sharon Richards
Regional Assistant to Whitney Ayers
(714) 663-0294
srichards@hasc.org
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CalOPTIMA Managed Care Committee – Orange County

Whitney Ayers

The Orange County CalOPTIMA Managed Care Committee monitors and strives to influence CalOptima contracts and policies, and agency actions affecting both contracted and non-contracted hospitals; maintains communications with CalOptima staff and board members to develop and advocate creative solutions to identified issues; interfaces with the Board of Supervisors to influence governance and scope decisions affecting CalOptima; nominates appointees to the hospital seat on the CalOptima Board and the hospital seat on the CalOptima Provider Advisory Committee.

Sharon Richards
Regional Assistant to Whitney Ayers
(714) 663-0294
srichards@hasc.org
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SB1152 Committee – Orange County
Whole Person Care Committee

Whitney Ayers

 

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Whitney Ayers, Regional Vice President, Orange County

2020 Committee Dates (9:00 to 10:00 AM)

Held Monthly ~ 2nd Wednesday of each odd month

  • March 10, 2020
  • May 13, 2020
  • July 8 , 2020
  • September 9, 2020
  • November 11 , 2020
CONTACT:
Sharon Richards
Regional Assistant to Whitney Ayers
(714) 663-0294
srichards@hasc.org
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Area representative

Susan Taylor
Orange County Area Representative

CEO, College Hospital Costa Mesa
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Behavioral Health Services Committee – Orange County

Whitney Ayers

The Behavioral Health Services Committee of Orange County identifies access to care and system improvement issues for patients needing behavioral health services; advocates for adequate funding for the care of unfunded 5150 patients; maintains relationships with the County Behavioral Health Services Department; and strives to collaborate with the Department to address identified issues; advocates for funding and system improvements with the Board of Supervisors.

CONTACT:
Sharon Richards
Regional Assistant to Whitney Ayer
(714) 663-0294
srichards@hasc.org
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Inland Region

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Inland Region

Keven Porter

The Inland Region office represents hospitals in San Bernardino County and Riverside County. Member hospitals are representative of many types of facilities, from rural to large teaching facilities, for-profit to not-for-profit, VA to behavioral health, and community to county-owned-and-operated.

2280 Market Street, Suite 250
Riverside, CA 92501
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Phone: (951) 316-9395
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SB 1152: Homeless Patient Discharge Planning Collaborative – Inland Region

Keven Porter

The SB 1152: Homeless Patient Discharge Planning Collaborative convenes hospital case managers and emergency department staff to assist them with the implementation of required activities for homeless patients as a result of Senate Bill 1152. In 2018-2019, the collaborative assisted with the development of a standard homeless patient discharge policy and education plan templates specifically for Inland Area hospitals. The collaborative checks-in on a quarterly basis to share their progress of implementation, challenges/barriers, and best practices.

CONTACT:
Megan Barajas
Regional Assistant to Keven Porter
(951) 222-2284
mbarajas@hasc.org
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SB 1152: Connecting All Platforms Workgroup – Inland Region

Keven Porter

The Inland Region SB 1152: Connecting All Platforms Workgroup was established after the July 1, 2019, implementation of the homeless patient discharge log as required by Senate Bill 1152. The workgroup focuses on collecting and analyzing homeless patient data using multiple data platforms to develop a bridge between hospitals and appropriate providers and social services for homeless patients post-discharge. Currently, the workgroup is conducting a data collection pilot project at Riverside University Health System – Medical Center with an opportunity for the project to be replicated at other hospitals in the Inland Area.

CONTACT:
Megan Barajas
Regional Assistant to Keven Porter
(951) 222-2284
mbarajas@hasc.org
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Riverside University Health System Facilities and Immunization Services
Riverside University Health System Public Health

A network of 11 community health centers are operated by Riverside University Health System. Immunization services are provided at all 11 facilities.

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Infectious Disease and Vaccine Guidance on Senate Bill 1152 for San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County Public Health Administration

Persons experiencing homelessness can face significant obstacles in accessing health services including basic health screenings and immunizations. SB 1152 requires hospitals to develop a written homeless patient discharge planning policy that coordinates services and referrals with regional social services agencies, medical care and county behavioral health services. This document is aimed at identifying specific communicable disease interventions and discharge planning strategies conforming to the requirements of SB 1152.

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Workplace Violence Prevention Taskforce – Inland Region
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The Inland Region Workplace Violence Prevention Taskforce is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and sharing best practice opportunities related to implementing staff training and reporting workplace violence episodes to meet state regulations according to SB 1299. 

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Santa Barbara / Ventura Counties

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Santa Barbara / Ventura Counties

Audra Strickland

The Santa Barbara / Ventura County area office represents a variety of hospitals serving more than 1.2 million residents. Member hospitals are representative of many types of health care facilities: general acute care, general acute care with behavioral health, acute rehabilitation, and an academic medical center.

515 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1300
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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(805) 679-1717 Phone
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Area representative

Jenifer Nyhuis
Ventura Area Chair

CEO, Vista del Mar Hospital
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Audra Strickland
Regional Vice President, Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties

(805) 679-1717
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Area representative

Steve Popkin
Santa Barbara Area Chair

CEO, Lompoc Valley Medical Center
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Hospital Economic Impact Study – Ventura County Regional Results
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation

January 2012

The health care sector has grown over the past decade. Comprised of several inter-related industries—including ambulatory health care services, hospitals, health care centers, doctors’ offices, laboratories, and nursing and residential care facilities—the industry as a whole provides access to a variety of vital health care services, employing thousands of workers, and generating significant revenues and tax dollars.

As our population grows, ages, and as medical advances extend our productive lives, the health care sector is likely to be a driver of economic activity going forward.

Review the Ventura County highlights from “Hospital Industry in Southern California Economic Analysis” conducted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. You can also download the complete report.

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Ventura County Hospital Chief Executive Officers

Audra Strickland Steve Popkin

Ventura County Hospital Chief Executive Officers serves as a forum for member executives to resolve local issues, monitor funding and regulate and coordinate hospital services networks. The group represents member interests to the Board of Supervisors, local elected officials and government agencies. Specialty focus areas include emergency medical services, public health, indigent care, mental health and other emerging issues.

CONTACT:
Margaret O'Donnell
Executive Assistant
(213) 538-0721
MODonnell@hasc.org
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Area Meetings

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Area Meetings

Join your peers for thoughtful discussion of the issues and the latest on what’s happening in your region. Look for the next meeting in your area or contact your regional office for more information.

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Los Angeles Hospital Leadership Group / Area Meeting

Jaime Garcia Jim West

The Los Angeles Hospital Leadership Group resolves local issues such as funding, regulation and coordination of health care services; establishes local public policy positions and represents the interests of the membership to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, local elected officials and government agencies; assists the board of directors and CHA with statewide and federal issues, identifying concerns and opportunities at the local level; recommends HASC policy and program development.

CONTACT:
Jessica Hernandez
Regional Assistant to Jaime Garcia
(213) 538-0703
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Ventura County Hospital Chief Executive Officers

Audra Strickland Steve Popkin

Ventura County Hospital Chief Executive Officers serves as a forum for member executives to resolve local issues, monitor funding and regulate and coordinate hospital services networks. The group represents member interests to the Board of Supervisors, local elected officials and government agencies. Specialty focus areas include emergency medical services, public health, indigent care, mental health and other emerging issues.

CONTACT:
Margaret O'Donnell
Executive Assistant
(213) 538-0721
MODonnell@hasc.org
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Inland Region CEO Meeting

Keven Porter Greg Christian

The Inland Region Hospital Chief Executive Officers committee serves as a forum for member executives to resolve local issues, monitor funding and regulate and coordinate hospital services networks; represents member interests to the Board of Supervisors, local elected officials and government agencies. Specialty focus areas include emergency medical services, public health, indigent care, mental health and other emerging issues.

CONTACT:
Megan Barajas
Regional Assistant to Keven Porter
(951) 222-2284
mbarajas@hasc.org
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Santa Barbara County Hospital Chief Executive Officers

Audra Strickland Sue Andersen

Santa Barbara County Hospital Chief Executive Officers serves as a forum for member executives to resolve local issues, monitor funding and regulate and coordinate Hospital services networks. The committee represents member interests to the Board of Supervisors, local elected officials and government agencies. Specialty focus areas include emergency medical services, public health, indigent care, mental health and other emerging issues.

CONTACT:
Margaret O'Donnell
Executive Assistant
(213) 538-0721
MODonnell@hasc.org
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Executive Board Committee – Orange County

Whitney Ayers Mark Costa

Orange County Executive Board formulates and carries out the HASC local public policy agenda in Orange County. All HASC member CEOs, along with other appointed member representatives, serve as members of the HASC-OC Executive Board. Three committees work in conjunction with the HASC-OC Executive Board: the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Committee, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee and the CalOPTIMA Managed Care (CMC) Committee.

CONTACT:
Sharon Richards
Regional Assistant to Whitney Ayers
(714) 663-0294
srichards@hasc.org
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