The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) September 6, 2024, All Facilities Letter (AFL) reaffirms the independent practice authority of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Despite this reaffirmation,...more
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a letter on September 6, 2024, to all general acute care hospitals clarifying the scope of practice for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) following...more
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) proposed changes to regulations regarding general acute care hospital (GACH) licensing requirements related to clinical laboratory, dietetic, and pharmaceutical services....more
In November 2022, when The Joint Commission (“TJC”) announced its decision to update its accreditation standards to permit practitioner recredentialing every three years instead of two, many California hospitals and their...more
On December 3, California Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced a Regional Stay at Home Order, aimed at keeping hospitals and their intensive care capacity from becoming...more