The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued an All Facilities Letter requesting all hospitals to voluntarily complete a statewide resources survey on surge capacity in anticipation of a potential surge of COVID-19 patients. The survey aims to help CDPH assess the healthcare system's capacity and understand hospitals' current space, supply, and staffing situations, as well as future needs. Hospitals are urged to complete the survey immediately. The letter also reminds hospitals to contact their Medical Health Operational Area Coordination Office (MHOAC) with resource requests related to COVID-19. MHOACs are responsible for managing disaster medical resources, including personnel, equipment, and supplies. Hospitals must report confirmed COVID-19 patients at their facilities to their district offices. Non-compliance may result in delayed resource allocation and potential difficulties in managing a surge of patients.

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