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HASC Briefs for July 11, 2012

Los Angeles County Supervisors adopted a recommened budget, and the Mental Health Services Act reflects a $19.9 million appropriation increase. Read more about this in HASC Briefs, along with information on upcoming programs you don’t want to miss: SCPSC’s Perinatal Safety meeting, a free Lean data management course, and a program on social media and privacy within hospitals.

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Los Angeles Supervisors Approve Recommended Budget

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the 2012-13 ($24.529 billion) Recommended Budget that closed a projected $75.8 million budget gap with one-time budget solutions. The Board also approved a staff recommendation that AB 109 prison realignment funds estimated at $272.4 million be set aside until its Supplemental Budget discussion in October when the Board will align its final budget with the state approved budget.

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Track III Collaborative Meeting to Focus on Strategies for Perinatal Safety

Julia Slininger

Interested in new strategies and protocols to improve perinatal safety? Register for the July 17 Southern California Patient Safety Collaborative Track III meeting focused on Perinatal Safety, reducing the frequency of elective deliveries prior to 39 weeks gestation, and preventing birth trauma. Register online.

Topics and speakers include:

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Social Media and Privacy Seminar Set for Aug. 14

Are you concerned with the legal and compliance issues presented by social networking and privacy within the hospital setting? Mark your calendar for Social Networking and Privacy within Hospitals, a half-day seminar presented by HASC on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at The California Endowment.

Key topics will include:

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Complimentary Online Course Offers Chance to Build Data Management Skills

Register online for a free two-day webinar, Introduction to Data Management for Lean Six Sigma, presented by HASC and the Institute for Performance Excellence, on July 12 and 13, 4 to 6 p.m. Register online. 

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Active Shooter Training Proves Valuable for Local Hospitals

The first Planning and Training for an Active Shooter Event, a day-long workshop addressing the need for greater awareness surrounding violent events in health care settings, was held at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital June 21.

Participants learned how to lead people differently to best achieve organizational success.
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Inland Empire Brings LEAD Academy to the Next Generation of Leaders

July 5 marked the kickoff session of LEAD Academy in the Inland Empire. Held at San Antonio Community Hospital, session I—From Peer, to Manager, to Leader—introduced participants to key differentiators between leadership and management along with four key strategies that support success for supervisors and managers.

The second module in this day-long session, Leading People Differently, examined how people approach tasks and relationships, and methods to incorporate that understanding into your leadership style.

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Dates Set for Upcoming Special Events

Join us in supporting National Health Foundation and the great work of the Southern California Patient Safety Collaborative at these three annual special events.

HASC Golf Classic—Oct. 22

Looking for a great day of golf tied into helping to raise funds for a good health care cause? Participate in the 2012 HASC Golf Classic, benefiting National Health Foundation, set for Monday, Oct. 22 at the Oakmont Country Club.