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All Facilities Letters (AFLs)

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All Facility Letters

September 26, 2013

An All Facility Letter (AFL) is a letter from the Licensing and Certification (L&C) Program to health facilities that are licensed or certified by L&C. The information contained in the AFL may include changes in requirements in healthcare, enforcement, new technologies, scope of practice, or general information that affects the health facility.

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CAHAN All Facilities Notification for Severe Weather
AFL 18-25

July 27, 2018

The California Department of Health has shared the Hot Summer Weather Advisory to remind health care facilities to implement precautionary measures to protect patients in the heat, have a contingency plan in place, and report extreme conditions. Also included is a list of tips to stay cool during the hot days of summer.

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AFL 18-09
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

January 17, 2018

Requesting Increased Patient Accommodations Including Medical
Surge Tent Use

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AFL 16-06
California Health Alert Network: Hot Weather Advisory

June 7, 2016

This All Facilities Letter (AFL) reminds health care facilities to implement recommended precautionary measures to keep individuals safe and comfortable during extremely hot weather.
Facilities must have contingency plans in place to deal with the loss of air conditioning, or in the case when no air conditioning is available, and take measures to ensure patients and residents are free of adverse conditions that may cause heat-related health complications.
Facilities must report extreme heat conditions that compromise patient health and safety and/or require an evacuation, transfer, or discharge of patients.

All Facilities Letter 16-06

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AFL 15-22
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

July 12, 2016

AFL 15-22 Emergency Preparedness Checklist Revision

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AFL 13-13
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-Health Alert

September 27, 2013

AFL 13-13: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-Health Alert

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AFL 13-11
Diet Manuals, Orders, and Menus Must Meet Patient’s Nutritional Needs and Disaster Menu Planning

September 27, 2013

AFL 13-11: Diet Manuals, Orders, and Menus Must Meet Patient’s Nutritional Needs and Disaster Menu Planning

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AFL 13-09
Influenza A (H7N9) Virus – Health Alert

September 27, 2013

AFL 13-09: Influenza A (H7N9) Virus – Health Alert

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AFL 13-02
Revised Procedures for Mandated Reporting of Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination

September 27, 2013

AFL 13-02: Revised Procedures for Mandated Reporting of Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination

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AFL 13-01
Notice of CDPH and DOJ Employee Impersonation

September 27, 2013

AFL 13-01: Notice of CDPH and DOJ Employee Impersonation

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AFL 10-39
Winter Weather Emergency Preparedness Advisory

September 27, 2013

AFL 10-39: Winter Weather Emergency Preparedness Advisory

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AFL 10-35
Mandatory Reporting of Influenza Vaccination/Declination of Hospital Personnel

September 27, 2013

AFL 10-35: Mandatory Reporting of Influenza Vaccination/Declination of Hospital Personnel

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AFL 10-29
Regulatory Requirements for Compliance with Senate Bill 739: Mandatory Reporting of Influenza Vaccination/Declination of Hospital Personnel, 2010-2011 Influenza Season

September 27, 2013

AFL 10-29: Regulatory Requirements for Compliance with Senate Bill 739: Mandatory Reporting of Influenza Vaccination/Declination of Hospital Personnel, 2010-2011 Influenza Season

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AFL 09-53
1135 Waiver Request Process

March 17, 2010

AFL 09-53: 1135 Waiver Request Process

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AFL 09-37
Disaster and Emergency Response and Medical Screening Exams

September 26, 2013

AFL 09-37: Disaster and Emergency Response and Medical Screening Exams

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