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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

Mark Gamble

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 — and a rural, critical access hospital of 12 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
Area representative

Richard Yochum
San Gabriel Valley Area Representative

President/CEO, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
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Jorge Orozco
Los Angeles Central Area Representative

CEO, LAC+USC Medical Center
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Vita Willett
Member at Large

SVP/Area Manager Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical
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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

TBD

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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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 Empire

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Inland Empire

Megan Barajas

The Inland Empire 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.

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2280 Market Street, Suite 250
Riverside, CA 92501
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Phone: (951) 316-9395
Committee

Annual California Department of Public Health/Hospital Roundtable

Megan Barajas

Chair

California Department of Public Health

Staff 

Keven Porter, Regional Vice President, Riverside & San Bernardino Counties

2019 Committee Meeting Date

TBD

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. 

Inland Region CHNA

Inland Region CHNA

Megan Barajas

The Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) served as the catalyst to bring hospitals, health systems, and other key stakeholders together to compile an extensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for the Inland Empire, which includes Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Working as a cohesive group to gather and analyze data for various service areas was vital.

CONTACT:
Megan Barajas
Regional Assistant to Keven Porter
(951) 222-2284
mbarajas@hasc.org
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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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HASC, VCCF Partner on Caregiver Pilot Project

HASC, in partnership with the Ventura County Community Foundation, is supporting an innovative pilot project for caregiver support. Three hospitals are participating – Community Memorial Hospital, St. John’s Regional Medical Center and Adventist Health Simi Valley Hospital. VCCF has provided grant funds to supplement hospital dollars designated to this pilot. 

Area representative

Natalie Mussi
Ventura Area Chair

President/CEO, Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Area Meeting

Santa Barbara Area Meetings

Audra Strickland

Meet with peer and HASC staff to hear and discuss the developments in the Santa Barbara area.

2021 Meeting Dates  

January 26, 2021 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

May 5, 2021 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

August 13, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

October 26 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Area Meeting

Ventura Area Meeting

Audra Strickland

Meet with peers and HASC staff to hear and discuss developments in the Ventura area.

2021 Meeting Dates

January 27, 2021 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

May 11, 2021 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

August 10, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

October 28, 2021 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

CONTACT:
Audra Strickland
Regional VP, HASC Ventura/SB Region
(805) 679-1717
astrickland@hasc.org
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Staff

Audra Strickland
Regional Vice President, Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties

(805) 679-1717
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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.

Area Meeting

Los Angeles Hospital Leadership Group / Area Meeting

TBD James 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 Natalie Mussi

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:
Audra Strickland
Regional VP, HASC Ventura/SB Region
(805) 679-1717
astrickland@hasc.org
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Santa Barbara Area Meetings

Audra Strickland

Meet with peer and HASC staff to hear and discuss the developments in the Santa Barbara area.

2021 Meeting Dates  

January 26, 2021 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

May 5, 2021 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

August 13, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

October 26 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Area Meeting

Inland Empire CEO Meeting

Megan Barajas Douglas Kleam

The Inland Empire 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:
Alexandra Barragan
Regional Assistant to Megan Barajas
(951) 222-2284
abarragan@hasc.org
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Ventura Area Meeting

Audra Strickland

Meet with peers and HASC staff to hear and discuss developments in the Ventura area.

2021 Meeting Dates

January 27, 2021 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

May 11, 2021 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

August 10, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

October 28, 2021 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

CONTACT:
Audra Strickland
Regional VP, HASC Ventura/SB Region
(805) 679-1717
astrickland@hasc.org
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