Thursday, January 28, 2010

California Department of Public Health fines hospitals for medical errors

From the Los Angeles Times article:
State officials have fined 13 California hospitals for medical errors that in some cases killed or seriously injured patients, according to a report made public Wednesday.

California Department of Public Health officials have required hospital officials -- who may appeal the fines -- to submit plans to correct the problems.

Three hospitals in Los Angeles County face penalties.
Click here to access the LAT article. Click here to access the CDPH news release.

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