The Orange County Board of Supervisors this week again delayed adding a “public” representative to the board of directors of CalOptima, the health plan for low-income elderly and disabled residents.
Tag: California Hospital Association
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Laura’s Law Saves Lives, Money, Says Judge Who Runs Program
Judge’s sentiments were part of a panel discussion this week on
the law, which became an issue after the Kelly Thomas beating.
Posted inInvestigative, State, Top Stories
Simple Steps Prevent Hospital Infections and Save Lives
If healthcare workers take five steps as easy as washing their
hands and wearing sterile gloves and gowns, they can virtually
eliminate one of the most lethal infections among their sickest
patients.
Posted inInvestigative, State, Top Stories
A Mother’s Fight Forces Hospitals to Confront Infections
California has been slow to mandate reporting of
hospital-acquired infections. But a new reporting law, spurred by a
mother who lost her son to an infection, could lead to significant
improvements.
