. >> in 2017, cal osha put together standards after this woman was attacked and killed by a patient at the martinez detention facility. now hospitals must report all assaults against workers and develop an effective violence preventive plan or else face fines. under the new rules, california health care facilities reported nearly 23,000 assaults since 2017. while some incidents prompted change, like adding staff or installing alarms, 77% of the hospitals reported making no safety improvements at all following an assault. >> there's a growing epidemic of workplace violence here at the county. >> last weekd technicians in contra costa county rallied at the board of supervisors meeting after watching assaults rise more than 10% last year. >> we have to take it seriously. safety and violence is not acceptable. >> contra costa health official rs listening to employee concerns and reviewing their own violence prevention plans. but workers say the new regulations aren't working because when they report security gaps, the county and state don't respond. >> none. we're working on it. that's the

>>the nurses, one california hospitals to follow cal osha's tougher guidelines for airborne illnesses. >>which supersedes the cdc's requirements. they want access to the highest level of protection for nurses on the front lines. >>we're not going to refuse care so what that means putting us at rest for being vectors for this disease and for getting ill ourselves. >>in response sutter health tells me during this unprecedented health crisis. it is working carefully and appropriately to distribute protective gear in accordance to cdc guidelines. i'm justine waldman kron 4 news. a real handle on this pandemic will mean a drastic increase in testing and right here in the bay area, some health care providers. >>are making that is easy as just driving through a drive-thru kron four's dan kerman reports from one side and san francisco. >>drive up coronavirus testing is slowly starting to take shape in the bay area these tents are part of the covid 19 testing process that one of kaiser's san francisco locations here kaiser patients who have been evaluated by a physician and have a doctor's ord

the contra costa county sheriff's department and cal- osha are now investigating. >>> the transportationle who have not renewed their driver's licenses. the tsa says driver's licenses that expired beginning march 1 can be used. the tsa is allowing liquid hand sanitizers up to 12 ounces in caon bags. the coronavirus may be saving lives in some parts of the world. the lock downs in china, italy and other countries lead to improved air quality. a professor says the economic disruption likely saved 80,000 lives in china alone. air pollution is responsible for 9 million deaths a year. >>> still to come, a change in routine can be tough on kids. >> the major thing we will see in children is anxiety. >> coming up, the warning signs that children are suffering from stress. and how to help. >> chief meteorologist bill martin is back with your complete bay area forecast. we will point us toward the end of the week. ♪ dramatic choir music ♪ dramatic choir music ♪ dramatic choir music it's the rush of relaxation. introducing the all-new lincoln corsair. shouldn't you pay less when now you can. data?

saysa, gc formed a task force to ensure contractors take safety precautions outlined by the cdc and cal oshaand our members are absolutely following the rules, those regulations and those guidelines. >> reporter: one construction worker is comfortable with the conditions at his site. >> we have all our washing areas. we keep sanitary and everything else. also we have on the facility some cleaning wipes. >> reporter: while some sites try to adjust to new conditions and implement further safeguards, the subcontractor we spoke to says not enough is being done where he works. he believes officials need to fall in line with boston. the first major city to suspend construction with only a few exceptions. >> we expect right now that we can maintain business as usual? it's ludicrous. they need to be shut down. everyone needs to get on the same page. >>> social distancing and staying safe when going to the grocery store. the measures being taken by the nation's largest retailers to keep employees and customers healthy. my money should work as hard as i do. so i use my freedom unlimited card to buy al

says agc formed a task force to ensure contractors take safety precautions outlined by the cdc and cal osha. >> we and our members ever absolutely following those rules, regulations and guidelines. it's very important. the safety and health of our employees is paramount. >> reporter: one construction worker we spoke to is comfortable with the conditions. >> we have our washing area. we take sanitary and everything else. also we have some cleaning wipes or anything like that. we are taking this with the highest precaution in our area. >> reporter: while some sites try to adjust to new conditions and implement further safeguards, the subcontractor we spoke to says not enough is being done where he works. he believes officials need to fall in line with boston. the first major city to suspend construction with only exceptions. >> expect right now that we could maintain business as usual on any sort of commercial job sites, it's ludicrous. they need to be shut down. we need to go all-in. everyone needs to get on the same page. >> reporter: governor newsom's statewide order issued last night. con

i think it's 54 questions in total, that is developed by cal osha, so we respond -- we figure out all the details about why that happened so we can address those. and then we provide whatever support that employee needs, whether it's emotional support, whether they need attention in the emergency department or any kind of physical or behavioral support they need. so it's quite a lot that we do to respond. >> supervisor stefani: i just want to make sure, too, because if a violent incident is occurring, like say someone is under meth induced psychosis and in that moment a nurse's life is threatened, how quickly -- i know there is the deputy sheriff. i just want to make sure the response time is quick and that's what i'm trying to get at. it's not just verbal assault from what i heard, especially with p.s. and what we're experiencing on the street with methamphetamine and what that can do to people and what that can do to the nurses. >> i didn't mention the sheriff's department. we have a multimillion dollar contract with the sheriffs department. we have posted positions. we have roefg p

>>the nurses, one california hospitals to follow cal osha's tougher guidelines for airborne illnesses. >>which supersedes the cdc's requirements. they want access to the highest level of protection for nurses on the front lines. >>we're not going to care so what that means is putting us at rest for being vectors for this disease and for getting ill ourselves. >>in response sutter health tells me during this unprecedented health crisis. it is working carefully and appropriately to distribute protective gear in accordance to cdc guidelines. i'm justine waldman kron 4 news. >>our coverage of the coronavirus pandemic continues on kron on the 24 hour local news streaming service is free to download right now. so you can stay informed and updated on this health crisis. >>upon kron 4 news in a non essential north of the border crossings coming to a stop details on another coronavirus safety precaution just put into flames. >>the stores and tv businesses in that shape the coronavirus has forced many workers out of their jobs for the time being we'll show you how the state of california may be

>>the nurses, one california hospitals to follow cal osha's tougher guidelines for airborne illnessesich supersedes the cdc's requirements. they want access to the highest level of protection for nurses on the front lines. >>we're not going to care so what that means is putting us at rest for being vectors for this disease and for getting ourselves. >>in response. sutter health tells me during this unprecedented health crisis. it is working carefully and appropriately to distribute protective gear in accordance to cdc guidelines. i'm justine waldman kron 4 news. >>many restaurants of course are closed in san francisco and around the bay area and their employees are out of work but some are still staying busy. offering help to those on the frontlines kron four's tampa sackey has the story. >>now we're just going to go whenever you know when will these bans be lifted. >>we don't we don't know in a difficult time of uncertainty for restaurants and many out of work chef in owners like chris constantino are giving back to those on the front lines fighting the coronavirus on tuesday. he and

>>the nurses, one california hospitals to follow cal osha's tougher guidelines for airborne illnesses. >>which supersedes the cdc's requirements. they want access to the highest level of protection for nurses on the front lines. >>we're not going to refuse care so what that means is putting us at rest for being vectors for this disease and for getting ourselves. >>in response. sutter health tells me during this unprecedented health crisis. it is working carefully and appropriately to distribute protective gear in accordance to cdc guidelines. i'm justine waldman kron 4 news. >>we're getting a real handle on this pandemic is going to mean a dramatic increase in testing drive-thru testing is underway right now one of kaiser's facilities in san francisco, a kaiser patients are once kaiser patients are evaluated by a physician and they have a doctor's order to get one of these tests that's when you make an appointment they drive up they have their mouse or there are no swabbed while they're sitting in the car. so they ever get out. patients then return home and they self isolate until the

i think it's 54 questions in total, that is developed by cal osha, so we respond -- we figure out all the details about why that happened so we can address those. and then we provide whatever support that employee needs, whether it's emotional support, whether they need attention in the emergency department or any kind of physical or behavioral support they need. so it's quite a lot that we do to respond. >> supervisor stefani: i just want to make sure, too, because if a violent incident is occurring, like say someone is under meth induced psychosis and in that moment a nurse's life is threatened, how quickly -- i know there is the deputy sheriff. i just want to make sure the response time is quick and that's what i'm trying to get at. it's not just verbal assault from what i heard, especially with p.s. and what we're experiencing on the street with methamphetamine and what that can do to people and what that can do to the nurses. >> i didn't mention the sheriff's department. we have a multimillion dollar contract with the sheriffs department. we have posted positions. we have roefg p

i think it's 54 questions in total, that is developed by cal osha, so we respond -- we figure out all the details about why that happened so we can address those. and then we provide whatever

i think it's 54 questions in total, that is developed by cal osha, so we respond -- we figure out all the details about why that happened so we can address those. and then we provide whatever support that employee needs, whether it's emotional support, whether they need attention in the emergency department or any kind of physical or behavioral support they need. so it's quite a lot that we do to respond. >> supervisor stefani: i just want to make sure, too, because if a violent incident is occurring, like say someone is under meth induced psychosis and in that moment a nurse's life is threatened, how quickly -- i know there is the deputy sheriff. i just want to make sure the response time is quick and that's what i'm trying to get at. it's not just verbal assault from what i heard, especially with p.s. and what we're experiencing on the street with methamphetamine and what that can do to people and what that can do to the nurses. >> i didn't mention the sheriff's department. we have a multimillion dollar contract with the sheriffs department. we have posted positions. we have roefg p

i think it's 54 questions in total, that is developed by cal osha, so we respond -- we figure out all the details about why that happened so we can address those. and then we provide whatever support that employee needs, whether it's emotional support, whether they need attention in the emergency department or any kind of physical or behavioral support they need. so it's quite a lot that we do to respond. >> supervisor stefani: i just want to make sure, too, because if a violent incident is occurring, like say someone is under meth induced psychosis and in that moment a nurse's life is threatened, how quickly -- i know there is the deputy sheriff. i just want to make sure the response time is quick and that's what i'm trying to get at. it's not just verbal assault from what i heard, especially with p.s. and what we're experiencing on the street with methamphetamine and what that can do to people and what that can do to the nurses. >> i didn't mention the sheriff's department. we have a multimillion dollar contract with the sheriffs department. we have posted positions. we have roefg p

i think it's 54 questions in total, that is developed by cal osha, so we respond -- we figure out all the details about why that happened so we can address those. and then we provide whatever support that employee needs, whether it's emotional support, whether they need attention in the emergency department or any kind of physical or behavioral support they need. so it's quite a lot that we do to respond. >> supervisor stefani: i just want to make sure, too, because if a violent incident is occurring, like say someone is under meth induced psychosis and in that moment a nurse's life is threatened, how quickly -- i know there is the deputy sheriff. i just want to make sure the response time is quick and that's what i'm trying to get at. it's not just verbal assault from what i heard, especially with p.s. and what we're experiencing on the street with methamphetamine and what that can do to people and what that can do to the nurses. >> i didn't mention the sheriff's department. we have a multimillion dollar contract with the sheriffs department. we have posted positions. we have roefg p

i asked in writing to know if this had been reported to cal osha, and to clarify safety issues in the e.r., and no one has returned my e-mails or phone calls. i was not even paid for the shift after that. [buzzer] >> i think your time has concluded. >> thank you. >> next speaker, please. >> hello. i'm debra wineki, and i'm a registered nurse at san francisco general hospital. and i've been working there for almost 35 years. and i have heard the same responses from management for decades. and i feel like it is just paying lip service to the labor force that works at the hospital. i work in the o.b. department, and you'll see one of my co-workers back there with a stack of requests for staffing over the last year. we had over 350 requests for extra staff in one year, and many of those requests were for two or three nurses. i feel that o.b., labor and delivery, gets staffed better than many other units because we're a very high liability -- we work in a high-lie detectorliability setting. so, you know, trying to find out how to fix this -- and i think that over the years the mantra has b