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The Modesto Chamber of Commerce is proud to host Leave Management Solutions for a Virtual Business Forum:

CFRA 2021 IMPACTS ON FEHA/ADA, WORK COMP, PREGNANCY AND MEDICAL

LEAVES: RED FLAGS FOR SMALL AND LARGE EMPLOYERS

Our guest Speaker is Beth Brascugli De Lima, M.B.A., SPHR-CA, SHRM-SCP is founder, president, and principal of Leave Management Solutions, LLC and HRM Consulting, Inc., providing Human Resources (HR), Vocational Rehabilitation Consulting and HR Training/Coaching, and Expert Testimony services.

In this workshop, you will:

Understand the implications of the new CFRA Amendments

Pregnancy, Workers' Comp, and ADA/FEHA accommodations. Learn practical, clear, simple strategies for responding to employees who may be committing fraud or abusing leave. Gain enlightenment on the one major step you do not want to miss as a large or small employer in CA covered by the NEW CFRA Amendments to avoid litigation.

on both small and large employers, as it relates to other medical leaves.

Fees: Chamber Member $15 Non-Chamber Member $20

To register please contact flopez@modchamber.org or go to www.modchamber.org.

Doctors Medical Center Honors Therapy Dog with Retirement Party

It was a very special day at Doctors Medical Center in honor of National Therapy Animal Day on Friday, April 30, 2021.

One of the hospital’s longtime Service League volunteers, Geri Azevedo, has been bringing her sweet therapy dog Tassy to Doctors Medical Center for more than eight years. Over that time, Tassy’s gentle nature has brought joy and solace to so many within the hospital walls – patients, visitors and employees. Although Geri will continue as a volunteer at Doctors Medical Center, 12-year-old Tassy will be enjoying the sweet peace of retirement at home.

The hospital honored Tassy by giving her a “Code Sun” celebratory walk and a retirement paw-ty as she officially passed the bone to the hospital’s current service dog, Bria. Bria is a certified facility dog with Canine Companions for Independence who makes her way around the hospital visiting patients, visitors and employees with Chaplain Jeremy Brown.

During a “Code Sun” walk at Doctors Medical Center, employees line the hallways to cheer and clap. This is the hospital’s way of celebrating the discharge of a patient who has spent more than 30 days in the hospital or a patient who successfully fought through a grueling illness or treatment. The hospital also uses these walks as celebrations for other purposes, like thanking Tassy and Geri for their invaluable service.

It’s well-known, and scientifically proven, that interaction with a gentle, friendly pet can have significant benefits.

By Vanessa Emo / Director of Sales & Marketing, DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto

The DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto completed our yearlong renovation of hotel guest rooms and addition of extended stay suites and rooms on our 11th Floor. Our Deluxe Standard Rooms feature either one king bed or two queen beds. Guests can now enjoy a sleek and modern guest room with plenty of USB charging ports located throughout the room. You can also enjoy five different HBO channels on our brand new 55” televisions in every guest room. Not finding what you want to watch on the television, burn off some energy in our spacious fitness center or enjoy the cool, sparkling water of our outdoor swimming pool, both located on the hotel’s second floor.

Our brand new extended stay rooms and suites have modern furnishings and artwork. Each Extended Stay room has a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and sink. Our Extended Stay Suites also have a cooktop, so long-term stay guests can have the flexibility of cooking their own meals. We have also added a self-serve Guest Laundry for your convenience. If your company needs long-term stay housing for your employees, please call (209) 5253052 and Vanessa Emo will be delighted to assist you with setting up a special corporate rate for your company.

Are you ready to start planning that special event you had to postpone? Our Sales & Catering Team is ready to meet with you and show you how the DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto can help you make your special day memorable. For your catering needs, please contact Mrs. Lorraine Guevara at (209) 525-3039 or Lorraine.Guevara@hilton. com. Family and friends coming to visit? Please contact Vanessa Emo, Director of Sales & Marketing for a quote on guest room rates for group blocks of 10 rooms or more. You can reach her at (209) 525-3052 or Vanessa.Emo@ hilton.com.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Modesto is located at 1150 9th Street, Modesto, CA 95354, (209) 526-6000. We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit and don’t forget to ask for our world-famous DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie!

The Leapfrog Group recognized 16 Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals with a top score of “A” in its biannual Hospital Safety Grades report, which examined and graded approximately 2,700 hospitals throughout the United States.

Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Northern California with “A” scores include: Fremont, Fresno, Manteca, Modesto, Oakland, Redwood City, Richmond, Roseville, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, South San Francisco, Vacaville, and Vallejo. Additionally, Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Antioch, San Jose, South Sacramento, and Walnut Creek received “B” scores.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for the collective national health care system. Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals continue to be consistently recognized as among the country’s best for outstanding patient safety, positive outcomes, and patient experience. In addition to the Leapfrog Group ratings, Cal Hospital Compare, which features quality and performance information on California hospitals, also recently named eight Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals to its Patient Safety Honor Roll. The hospitals include Fresno, Manteca, Redwood City, Roseville, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, South San Francisco, and Vallejo.

The Patient Safety Honor Roll uses patient safety measures to evaluate hospitals across a variety of areas including hospital acquired infections, adverse patient safety events, sepsis management, patient experience, and Leapfrog Hospital Safety grade. The eight Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals were among a total of 73 California hospitals that made the honor roll.

“Patient safety and positive outcomes are top priorities and goals shared at every level of Kaiser Permanente,” says Corwin Harper, Senior Vice President and Area Manager for Kaiser Permanente, Central Valley Service Area. “We are proud to see these efforts recognized, though this only renews our ongoing commitment to ensure our patients, visitors and staff find safety and comfort throughout our facilities.”

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits, released its Hospital Safety Grades after examining publicly available data on patient injuries, medical and medication errors and infections at U.S. hospitals.

The report includes data collected by national health care organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“Kaiser Permanente is committed to providing the best patient care, and our physicians work tirelessly each day to deliver on that commitment,” says Sanjay Marwaha, MD, Physician-In-Chief for Kaiser Permanente, Central Valley Service Area. “This recognition reflects our pride in service and our dedication to meeting the diverse needs of our patients.”

Kaiser Permanente is one of America’s leading integrated health care providers and serves more than 12.4 million members. Nationally, 31 of 39 Kaiser Permanente hospitals, or nearly 80 percent, received a Leapfrog Safety “A” grade. Nationwide, approximately one-third of hospitals received an A rating.

For more information and a complete list of the hospital safety grades, visit Leapfrog.

Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of its members and the communities it serves. http://about.kaiserpermanente.org