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HASC Briefs for August 19, 2011

Hospitals are invited to participate in an informational forum on improving critical care, Sept. 14, with two locations to choose from: Los Angeles and Riverside. Read more about this event and other news in this week’s Briefs. 

Association News

HASC to Host Forum on Improving Critical Care Sept. 14

Isela Rivas

An informational forum on improving critical care in Southern California and the potential role of tele-ICU technology in community hospitals will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Association News

Last Day to Participate in Emergency Codes Survey

August 19 is the last day to complete your responses for the survey of hospital emergency codes. The statewide survey is being conducted by the California Hospital Association’s Hospital Preparedness Program and the Regional Associations. Access the survey online. 

Association News

Nominate Your Staff for a 2011 Hospital Hero Award

Adam Blackstone

Nomination forms for the 6th Annual Hospital Hero Awards, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at the Marriott Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles, are now available at www.hasc.org/2011HospitalHeroAwards.

Association News

Aug. 9 Southern California Patient Safety Collaborative Track I Meeting Focuses on Hospital-Acquired Infections, Sepsis & SCIP

Julia Slininger

The Aug. 9 Track I meeting of the Southern California Patient Safety Collaborative, focusing on Hospital-Acquired Infections, Sepsis & Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP), drew 99 attendees.