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HASC Briefs for October 23, 2013

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an order for health care personnel to obtain the influenza vaccination during the flu season. Also this week from HASC: LA County EMS has partnered with HASC (ReddiNet) and the California Association of Health Facilities to define and activate emergency responder roles for 300 long-term care facilities in the county. HASC, with the California Department of Public Health, sponsored the first in a series of roundtables in the Inland Region focusing on the survey process.

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Los Angeles County Issues Order for Annual Influenza Vaccination Programs for Health Care Personnel

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To lower the risk of transmission of influenza to patients in licensed acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an order mandating that licensed facilities supplement their existing obligation to assist their health care personnel to obtain influenza vaccinations by requiring that those personnel who decline to be vaccinated wear a mask when they are in contact with patients during the annual influenza season, Nov.

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Disaster Network Expansion Includes Non-Acute Care Providers

Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMS) has partnered with HASC (ReddiNet) and the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) to define and activate emergency responder roles for 300 long-term care facilities (LTCs) in the County. In a major disaster such as an earthquake, fire, flood, or epidemic, long-term care facilities are an essential part of the health care network in providing assistance for patients.

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Innovative Approaches to Senior Care the Focus at Conference on Aging

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HASC’s first Conference on Aging, held Oct. 15, at Crowne Plaza Resort Anaheim-Garden Grove, offered an audience of more than 70 people insight on improving health care for seniors. The event drew a variety of professionals working with the aging population including doctors, nurses, social workers, hospital and health plan administrators, counselors, and community educators.

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HASC, CDPH Sponsor Inland Roundtable Focusing on the Survey Process

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:

Temecula Valley Hospital
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Temecula Valley Hospital Opens for Patient Care
Temecula Valley Hospital opened its doors for patient care on Oct. 14. The emergency department went into operation quickly, seeing 12 patients by 4 p.m. and 24 patients by midnight. Temecula Valley Hospital provides a comprehensive range of hospital services including emergency care, surgical suites equipped with advanced technology and private patient rooms.