California Hospital Association

The #2024BehavioralHealthSymposium is sponsored in part by The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson and provides leaders of #CaHospitals with insights needed to continue uplifting #BehavioralHealth care in their communities. Learn more: bit.ly/3NtLH55

The #2024BehavioralHealthSymposium, sponsored in part by Alkermes, is a unique opportunity to examine and improve #MentalHealth and substance use disorder care with fellow hospital leaders, community partners, and experts. Register now for early bird pricing: bit.ly/3NtLH55

Born prematurely, Sam struggled with multiple disorders that impacted his airway and caused chronic lung disease, among other issues. Now, Sam breathes easier and can finally say “Mama” after Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)'s Aerodigestive Program intervened. Read more: bit.ly/3BHzEOM

Many thanks to the sponsors who supported the 2024 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference in San Diego! Thank you Sharp HealthCare for providing the host site at the Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center, Mom365 for photographing the event, and Samaritan | Volunteer Management Software (VMS), VSys One by Bespoke Software, Inc for connecting with members to deliver state of the art volunteer management software technology knowledge and services. Sponsors’ generosity allows #CaHospital volunteer programs to flourish so they can continue providing services that are crucial to patient and staff well-being.

The 2024 Volunteer Leadership Conference showcased innovative strategies, important insights, and creative program offerings to uplift patients and staff in California hospitals. Special thanks to the speakers who shared their ideas and expertise: Dimitrios Alexiou, FACHE, Amy Andrews, MA, MT-BC, Karma Bass, Maryellen Brady, Erika Frank, Roseanna Galindo, CCBA, CAVS 📊, Lisa Golden, HTCP/I, CAVS, Lisa M Goodman, Evangeline Imana- Iyemura, Denise Kelly, CAVS, Mary Matson, MHA, CAVS, CPXP, Kathleen McIntire, CAVS, Cathy McJannet MN, RN, CEN, HTCP/I, Louis Peltier, Eric Pitt, MSN, RN, MICN, CEN, Jill Sandman, Stephanie Santiago, Chris Sikora, Lilly Stamets, Linda VanFulpen, CAVS, and Sheela Vijay.

Volunteers are the cornerstones of community at every #CaHospital. At this year’s Volunteer Leadership Conference, volunteers learned about a variety of strategies to improve patient experiences, program management, and more. Many thanks to the attendees who joined us! Event highlights and presentations included: Dimitrios Alexiou, FACHE kicked off the conference with information about current state of California hospitals, highlighting challenges and priorities, and topics affecting volunteer services Tools and techniques for managing hospital volunteer workforces, program evaluations and competency assessments, as well as data-driven strategies to enhance patient experiences and support hospital operations Ideas to strengthen volunteer-driven art and patient experience programs that promote comfort and wellness among patients and staff, such as integrative therapies, music and storytelling, pet therapy, and more #VolunteersTheHeartOfHealthCare

We extend our gratitude to the many thoughtful speakers who presented at the 2024 Disaster Planning Conference. With your insights & expertise, California hospitals are better prepared & equipped to protect patients & workers during disaster. Thank you Angela Murray, MSN RN, Shanley Miller, Mitch Saruwatari, Erik Angle, Margaret Vinci & Jonathan Gudel, Andrea (Andi) Tenner, Isabel Sanchez, Mara Bryant, Matthew Conroy, Christopher Riccardi, CHSP, CHEP, CHCM-SEC, Brigitte Glines, Kathy Harris, Jodie Gregory, Trish Muth-Masayon, MPH/MBA, Danisha Jenkins PhD RN, Kyle Whimpey, Donna Johnson, Marc Mariguchi, Lizi Oceransky (she/her/ella) M.A.,MCC, CPCC, CDWF, CDTLF, Raj Puri, MD, MPH, Sean Roberts, Scott Cossey, Janette de la Rosa Ducut, Ed.D., Erika Cheung, MSN, RN, CPN, Vicky Olson, MPS, RN, CHEC II, Janna Merrick, William Luna, Janet Gutierrez, Andrew Ward, Steven Shrubb, Jennifer Cuzzolina, MSN, RN, CIC, Jennifer Garland RN, PhD, CIC, Ryan Tuchmayer, and Rachel Lehman.

Thank you to all of the sponsors for supporting this year’s Disaster Planning Conference. Your support allows California hospitals to continue protecting patients & hospital workers when crises occur. All Over Communications Deployed Logix Emerging Global Services (EGS) Everbridge ILC Dover Meals for All PointClickCare Professional Renovation Services Shelter Systems USA

Huge thanks to all who attended the 2024 Disaster Planning Conference to strengthen #EmergencyPreparedness at California hospitals. Event highlights included: The Joint Commission delivered! Opening keynote Angela Murray, MSN RN, provided guidance on survey readiness and a top 10 list of violations regularly encountered. Breakout sessions gave attendees the opportunity to select from #EmergencyPreparedness topics to help hospitals navigate any emergency — from pediatric patient surge preparedness to power outage protocols. Rachel Lehman of ASPR TRACIE closed the conference with a keynote presentation on #DisasterPlanning resources available to CHA members through an easy-to-use app. Attendees are saying: “This conference provided something for everyone in disaster preparedness planning, including opportunities for those who are newer to the field to meet veterans who are willing to share their knowledge.”

It’s not too late to sign up for the 2024 Disaster Planning Conference and benefit from sessions on the role of teamwork & relationships, #emergencypreparedness responses, safeguarding patients & workers, & more. Register: bit.ly/46yDEMU