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Irish Independent
2 weeks ago
Medicine

'I look at my daughters and realise how lucky I am to have them' - UHL executive sobs over death of Aoife Johnston (16)

Understaffing and overcrowding affected UHL's patient care.
The tragic death of Aoife highlighted the consequences of delayed treatment in a chaotic hospital setting. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Amputations, sexual assault, lice: Bay Area nursing home operator settles with counties, state

Neglecting patient care and hygiene needs led to legal consequences for Mariner Health Care.
Understaffing and inadequate care at Mariner Health Care facilities resulted in serious harm to residents. [ more ]
Mission Local
2 months ago
San Francisco

SF city workers rally to demand more staffing, less outsourcing

San Francisco spends $5.2 billion a year hiring part-time workers, unions demand permanent jobs.
Understaffing affects public services, leading to long patient wait times and overworked nurses. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Public health

Prison deaths report finds widespread missteps, failures in latest sign of crisis in federal prisons

Systemic failures contribute to prison deaths
Mental health care, emergency response, and contraband detection are lacking in federal prisons [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County doctors and dentists give green light for possible strike

Physicians and dentists in Los Angeles County have voted to authorize a possible strike due to concerns about inadequate benefits and rampant vacancies.
The strike, if it happens, could affect a range of county facilities, including hospitals and jails.
The Union of American Physicians and Dentists and SEIU-United Service Workers West both have raised concerns about benefits and understaffing. [ more ]
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