HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, Wis., will temporarily suspend surgical services Oct. 26, according to NBC affiliate WEAU.
Category: Care Coordination
OhioHealth to end maternity care at newly added hospital
OhioHealth’s hospital in Van Wert, Ohio, will stop inpatient maternity care, effective Sept. 30.
Oregon State Hospital in immediate jeopardy
Salem-based Oregon State Hospital has been cited by CMS with immediate jeopardy after inspectors found safety issues related to secure medical transport, The Lund Report reported Sept. 16.
State halts PICU admissions at California hospital over safety concerns
The California Department of Health Care Services has restricted a hospital from accepting new patients at its pediatric intensive care unit until dozens of safety concerns are addressed, the Los Angeles Times reported Sept. 15.
Power outage downs Florida hospital computers, appointments rescheduled
A power outage at Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Memorial Hospital resulted in the hospital canceling appointments Sept. 11 and the IT system shutting down, Wink News reported.
Care coordination a struggle in wake of Massachusetts hospital fire
After a fire closed Brockton (Mass.) Hospital in February, the surrounding community continues to grapple with care coordination amid news of its reopening delay — which has now been slated for 2024.
Driverless taxis blocked ambulance transporting patient
Two driverless taxis in San Francisco blocked an ambulance with a critically injured patient, possibly contributing to the patient’s death, the New York Times reported Sep. 2.
UAB Hospital locks down after shooting outside ED
A shooting outside UAB Hospital’s emergency department Sept. 4 prompted the Birmingham, Ala.-based hospital to lock down for several hours, a spokesperson told Becker’s.
Patients in public hospitals experience more discharge delays: Study
Researchers found that discharge delays are more persistent for patients in public hospitals when compared to private, nonprofit hospitals — 12 percent versus 7.2 percent, respectively.
CMS grants hospitals flexibility in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Florida hospitals are eligible to receive additional resources and flexibilities to ensure they can offer timely care to individuals affected by Hurricane Idalia, CMS said Aug. 31.
