In today’s environment, it is increasingly difficult to know what guidelines to follow to ensure your practice is compliant with Cal/OSHA regulations and safety standards, especially as the pandemic continues to evolve.

The state’s budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, which began on July 1, amounts to $262.6 billion. Unprecedented by a $76 billion state surplus and $27 billion in federal aid, the record-busting budget reflects new agreements between state legislators and Governor Newsom.

The following information is being provided to CAP member practices to assist in navigating the August 5, 2021 Order by the California Department of Public Health requiring all healthcare employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021.

CAP’s recommendations for complying with the order are as follows:

If your medical practice employs five or more employees, then you should know that California state law requires that you register to facilitate CalSavers if you do not already offer an employer-sponsored retirement plan.

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau undertakes the extraordinary task of counting the individuals residing in the United States and its island areas. With 2020 being a census year, it is no surprise that this all-important and constitutionally mandated task would also be impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic.