HASC, in conjunction with the California Department of Public Health – Licensing & Certification (San Bernardino District Office & Riverside District Office), convened a roundtable last week with area hospitals to discuss different types of surveys, what triggers the survey, and what facilities can expect during the survey process.

The meeting took place at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and included a discussion of these specific topics:

• The role of consultants (medical, pharmacy and dietary) during a survey
• Overview of the adverse events/immediate jeopardy administrative penalty
• Issues/concerns with electronic medical records
• An opportunity for Q & A and dialogue with colleagues and CDPH staff on shared issues of concern

Approximately 80 participants from both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, including nine hospital CEOs, attended this first meeting. The intent was to provide a forum to network in a non-threatening environment, gain insight, ask questions and build relationships.

Contact: Dimitrios Alexiou
(951) 222-2284, dalexiou@hasc.org