Chris, a relative of a patient, voiced her concerns stating, "I don't think anyone should work in a sauna-like condition unless you're working in a spa." She highlighted how her husband suffered discomfort during his surgery due to the oppressive heat, mentioning that even the surgeon was visibly affected, drenched in sweat while attending to her husband's needs.
Nurse Melton Smith, representing staff frustrations, said, "It's 95 to 100 degrees and we're taking care of extremely ill patients. This has been going on for years! They have totally ignored us." This illustrates the urgency and ongoing nature of the air conditioning issues at the hospital, as healthcare professionals feel compromised in their ability to care for vulnerable patients in such conditions.
UCSF acknowledged the situation, stating, "We continue to regularly monitor temperatures in our buildings and are bringing staff and patients back to the impacted floors in accordance with Cal/OSHA standards and clinical guidance." Their mention of high temperatures reflects external factors impacting hospital operations, yet staff claims of insufficient action persist.
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