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HASC Briefs for Nov. 14, 2018

Several support funds are established for wildfire-affected hospital workers in the north and south of the state. Also in this issue of HASC Briefs, homelessness and its impact on providers will remain an association focus for 2019, and Orange County staff notch multiple advocacy accomplishments.

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Funds Established for Wildfire-Impacted Facilities, Workers Across State

Tamara Ferguson and other nurses worked with firefighters to clear brush and evacuate patients at Butte County’s Adventist Health Feather River Hospital on Nov. 8. Photo: Tamara Ferguson / Facebook

Devastating wildfires hit hospitals and workers in both Northern and Southern California this past week. Los Angeles and Ventura county facilities did not experience severe damage – but two endured evacuation due to heavy smoke.

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Homelessness to Remain HASC Focus in 2019

Participants at Nov. 5’s Los Angeles symposium on homeless patient discharge procedures included Dr. Elaine Batchlor (left) of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital.

With a new year on the horizon, HASC will continue to address homelessness and its accompanying pressure on providers.

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Orange County Notches Advocacy Accomplishments

In Orange County, HASC is advocating to renew the SB 1100 intergovernmental transfer agreement for systems with at least one DSH hospital. Over the three-year period, the agreement will result in additional funds totaling approximately $5.2 million in new, unobligated revenue for CHOC Children’s, KPC Health, Prime Healthcare and Tenet.

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Kennedy Accepts Annual Meeting Speaker Invite

Former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy is son of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. 

Planning continues for HASC’s 2019 Annual Meeting this May 1-3 at La Quinta Resort and Club near Palm Springs. Mental health services advocate Patrick J. Kennedy is now a confirmed speaker for Friday, May 3.

Kennedy, a former U.S. congressman, also plans to attend the event’s strolling dinner on Thursday, May 2.

As of this week, the following Annual Meeting speakers are booked:

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Monterey, San Benito Counties Join ReddiNet

This view of Mission San Juan Bautista, founded in 1797, offers a view of San Benito County agricultural lands stretching north and east.

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Enrollment Is Open for 2019 HASC LEAD Academies

HASC’s popular LEAD Academy and Advanced LEAD Academy are now open for 2019 session enrollment. Dates are set but space is limited, so act now to reserve seats.

Both courses deliver proven leadership strategies for health care settings. Both are fun and engaging — with time to learn from peers and instructors. The day-long courses also serve participants a delicious breakfast, lunch and snack.