About Clinical Care
Taking care of patients and their communities is at the heart of what hospitals do, and that wouldn’t be possible without the clinical services that hospitals provide. These services touch all aspects of a hospital’s operations, ranging from the emergency department to behavioral health. Through its numerous area-specific groups, CHA provides advocacy and representation on all aspects of operations — guiding hospitals in meeting regulatory, legal, and licensing requirements.
Communication After Harm
Registration details coming soon This workshop is designed for medical residents and nurse leaders. Attendees will learn how to engage patients, families and their colleagues when medical harm has taken place. The session will focus on what patients and families want after medical harm, how emotions can impact the conversation and why being honest and […]
New CMS Mandate Puts Focus on Hospital Glycemic Control
View newsletter as PDF The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has added inpatient glycemic control to its Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, signaling a major shift in federal oversight of hospital-based diabetes and blood glucose management. Beginning with the 2026 reporting period, hospitals will be required to track and report two new […]
State’s Youngest Liver Transplant Recipient Thriving after CHLA Surgery
At just two weeks old, Banner became the youngest liver transplant recipient in California’s recorded history. Born with a rare form of liver disease, he needed intervention as soon as possible to survive. With his need so urgent, Banner was placed high on the waiting list for a transplant. Remarkably, a liver became available just […]
A Day in the Life of an ER Social Worker
A Night Shift Perspective from UCLA Join PointClickCare, a HASC Endorsed Business Partner, for a unique behind-the-scenes look into the vital role of an ER social worker during the emergency room night shift. In this engaging webinar, you’ll meet Ruth Gurwitch, MSW, UCLA Medical Center. She’ll offer a compelling firsthand account of navigating patient crises, […]