Regulatory actions have resulted in the potential closure of Laguna Honda, a healthcare facility for low-income residents. The facility's funding from Medicare and Medi-Cal has been stripped, and federal regulators required the hospital to develop a closure plan while temporarily sustaining funding.
The relocation of residents during the closure preparation process has been met with controversy and criticism. Out of the 57 residents transferred or discharged, 12 died shortly after their relocations, leading to public outcry and a lawsuit against the federal government from the city. The transfer process was paused as part of a settlement agreement.
Laguna Honda has made efforts to improve deficiencies highlighted by regulators in areas like medication storage and hygiene control. The number of areas needing improvement has decreased significantly in recent monitoring surveys. The hospital's application for future operations will be reviewed by California health departments, with an impending deadline of September 19. The timeline for the completion of the regulatory process and any potential further delays remains uncertain.
The relocation of residents during the closure preparation process has been met with controversy and criticism. Out of the 57 residents transferred or discharged, 12 died shortly after their relocations, leading to public outcry and a lawsuit against the federal government from the city. The transfer process was paused as part of a settlement agreement.
Laguna Honda has made efforts to improve deficiencies highlighted by regulators in areas like medication storage and hygiene control. The number of areas needing improvement has decreased significantly in recent monitoring surveys. The hospital's application for future operations will be reviewed by California health departments, with an impending deadline of September 19. The timeline for the completion of the regulatory process and any potential further delays remains uncertain.
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