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nbc bay area's christie smith explains . >> reporter: laguna honda hospital is at the center of legal action. they said there is a closure order from the federal government. >> i have a son at laguna honda hospital >> reporter: she believes laguna honda hospital cares for himeds to have people who are familiar with him to get him to participate in the things that need to be done daily. the staff at laguna honda hospital has built up a memory with him. >> reporter: they've ordered hundreds of patients be transferred. >> we are asking for the federal government to continue funding until all patients can be safely relocated . >> the problem is the uncertainty that we get mixed messages and it is not clear in written communication. this is frustrating and scary. >> reporter: at the head of the pandemic six died but mine have died after a recent transfer and there is a real shortage of sites to go to. we did reach out for comment and a spokesperson said they do not comment on litigation. christie smith , nbc bay area news . >> thank you so much, christie. >>> there is a lawmaker looking to
nbc bay area's christie smith explains . >> reporter: laguna honda hospital is at the center of legal action. they said there is a closure order from the federal government. >> i have a son at laguna honda hospital >> reporter: she believes laguna honda hospital cares for himeds to have people who are familiar with him to get him to participate in the things that need to be done daily. the staff at laguna honda hospital has built up a memory with him. >> reporter:...
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fatal for betty and others, the centers for medicare and medicaid says that it was closing laguna honda hospital because the hospital failed to meet standards for sanitation, patient monitoring and record- keeping among other things. the san francisco department of health is trying to get the nursing home recertified ahead of septembers closure deadline, but still requiring a transfer or discharge to patients. protesters say that those things can be fixed and they have laguna honda has a valuable asset that needs to be saved for current patients and others who will need long-term care in the future. >> is an institution, financially supported by hours by taxes and medicaid and medicare care money. and we in separate cisco, as evidence by people here are intent in doing everything we can in our power to protect it. >> reporter: the city has filed a lawsuit to stop the closure after federal authorities but the hospital failed to meet the standards. they also reached out to the hospital and he centers for medicare and medicaid but neither has responded. organizers say they want a small victory, but
fatal for betty and others, the centers for medicare and medicaid says that it was closing laguna honda hospital because the hospital failed to meet standards for sanitation, patient monitoring and record- keeping among other things. the san francisco department of health is trying to get the nursing home recertified ahead of septembers closure deadline, but still requiring a transfer or discharge to patients. protesters say that those things can be fixed and they have laguna honda has a...
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laguna honda and the stele in an impossible situation. with the lives of hundreds of patients at stake. the hospital had challenges, our lawsuit describes our city bent over backwards trying to address issues and keep laguna honda open. every step we met with resistance by the centers for medicare and medicaid service. cms rigid in prop and unwilling to collaborate with our city and laguna honda. our city highlights how the deadline is completely arbitrary. we proposed a recertification press that would not require simultaneously kicking parents out of the hospital. it was rejected by cms. we asked for 18 months to ensure parents transfer and discharged, rejected. asked phase transfer for vulnerable transferred last, rejected. for weeks willing lag staff called an average of over 1 thousand skilled nursing fasills in california and the counts real have not been able to find beds for our medicare and medicaid parents. that did not change the mindses of the cms bureaucrats. our lawsuit highlights how the city due process rights violated. filed 3 appeals in february, april and may. those appeals will n
laguna honda and the stele in an impossible situation. with the lives of hundreds of patients at stake. the hospital had challenges, our lawsuit describes our city bent over backwards trying to address issues and keep laguna honda open. every step we met with resistance by the centers for medicare and medicaid service. cms rigid in prop and unwilling to collaborate with our city and laguna honda. our city highlights how the deadline is completely arbitrary. we proposed a recertification press...
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also, how hospital officials are trying to keep the beds full of laguna honda hospital as the >> fighttient transfers continues. >> today officials with san francisco's laguna honda hospital held a virtual town hall to try and ease patients. families concerns amid an uncertain future the hospital was forced to move about 600 patients after losing federal funding as a result of multiple health and safety violations. but 4 patients died after being moved to other facilities or discharged and the transfers were abruptly suspended. hospital leaders are pledging to correct the violations so that the patient transfer pause can be made permanent. tj maxx has agreed to pay the 13 million dollar fine. this is for selling some children's products that have been recalled. >> the problem focused on the time between march of 2014, 2 october of 2019. that's when the chain is accused of knowingly selling products that were part of 21 different recalls. they include fisher-price's rock n play sleepers. they were linked to at least 30 infant deaths since 2009, the they say does not constitute an admiss
also, how hospital officials are trying to keep the beds full of laguna honda hospital as the >> fighttient transfers continues. >> today officials with san francisco's laguna honda hospital held a virtual town hall to try and ease patients. families concerns amid an uncertain future the hospital was forced to move about 600 patients after losing federal funding as a result of multiple health and safety violations. but 4 patients died after being moved to other facilities or...
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other thing is i haven't hear any assurance that laguna honda staff will be able to freely refuse unsafe admissions have san francisco general hospital and inappropriate admissions and the complaints i hear about laguna honda are from the subset of folks who smoke, who run around and cause trouble who don't want to be in a nursing home and would be much better placed in a treatment facility that cater to them. and this needs to be funded. laguna honda patients shouldn't have to be put together with folks that don't need to be there and don't want to be there. and i heard no reassurance you're going to stop the flow project. no reassurance you're going to give the laguna honda staff and nursing staff back the power to independently and freely refuse unsafe events and services at general hospital. i would urge you to look at alternative placements for hard to place san francisco general patients who are not appropriate for nursing home residency. the benefit of this will be for free the bed for san franciscans from other hospitals and from home who truly need a nursing home bed. there is a waiting list. it has always been hard to get i
other thing is i haven't hear any assurance that laguna honda staff will be able to freely refuse unsafe admissions have san francisco general hospital and inappropriate admissions and the complaints i hear about laguna honda are from the subset of folks who smoke, who run around and cause trouble who don't want to be in a nursing home and would be much better placed in a treatment facility that cater to them. and this needs to be funded. laguna honda patients shouldn't have to be put together...
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workers responded to the lawsuit saying in part, laguna honda hospital is more than just a hospital. it is a long term home for many keeping patients at laguna honda, where they are provided some of the most unique and comprehensive care available in this country must be a priority for our community and for elected. officials at all levels. francisco police say they believe a deadly shooting on um uni bus was a targeted attack. police say shots were fired on the bus yesterday as it made its way through the sunnydale neighborhood and visitation valley. when officers arrived, they found a 20 year old man who had been shot. he was transported to the hospital where he later died. 62 year old woman was also shot. she is expected to recover. police say the incident was captured on the bus's surveillance camera, which will be critical in this investigation. san francisco mayor london breed says this appears to have been an isolated incident and is stressing to the majority of passengers. that money is safe at 11 tonight. by tomorrow night, we could see ellen must respond to twitter's lawsuit
workers responded to the lawsuit saying in part, laguna honda hospital is more than just a hospital. it is a long term home for many keeping patients at laguna honda, where they are provided some of the most unique and comprehensive care available in this country must be a priority for our community and for elected. officials at all levels. francisco police say they believe a deadly shooting on um uni bus was a targeted attack. police say shots were fired on the bus yesterday as it made its way...
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. >> our top story at 6.30, the race to save laguna honda hospital in san francisco continues the citying announcing plans to sue the federal government over is effort to close the hospital. meantime, the future of hundreds of patients hang in the balance. kron four's charles clifford has the latest. >> as things stand right now, laguna honda hospital here in san francisco could lose federal funding by mid september in the 600 patients that live there will need to be relocated. some patients have already moved to other facilities. the city of san francisco said today that 9 patients have died after being relocated and they are now filing 2 lawsuits against the federal government to keep the hospital open. both lawsuits are being filed against the u.s. department of health and human services and the centers for medicare and medicaid services. the first lawsuit would ask that federal funding to the hospital remain in place. while the legal process plays out. the second lawsuit as a class action lawsuit being filed on behalf of patients at the hospital asking that the transfers be stopped
. >> our top story at 6.30, the race to save laguna honda hospital in san francisco continues the citying announcing plans to sue the federal government over is effort to close the hospital. meantime, the future of hundreds of patients hang in the balance. kron four's charles clifford has the latest. >> as things stand right now, laguna honda hospital here in san francisco could lose federal funding by mid september in the 600 patients that live there will need to be relocated. some...
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the police to stop patient transfers at laguna honda hospital in san francisco were heard and have paused for now. the hospital was ordered to shut down because of health clear violations to clear up any confusion, a non-profit hold a town hall wednesday. kron four's ella sogomonian has the details. >> 4 people have died since being forced to transfer out of a city-run facility called laguna honda hospital in san francisco. >> they were part of a group who believed they had to go after the centers for medicare and medicaid services decertified the nursing home for poor care. now transfers are on pause, but no one knows for how long attorneys with the berkeley based nonprofit california advocates for nursing home reform insisted safer for the hospital to stay open and instead to focus on improving care, they hosted a virtual town hall wednesday. >> to educate the nursing home residents on their rights that are also protected under tenant laws, both at the federal and state level. there's nursing home specific rules. >> the facilities have to comply with in lights that are given to the resi
the police to stop patient transfers at laguna honda hospital in san francisco were heard and have paused for now. the hospital was ordered to shut down because of health clear violations to clear up any confusion, a non-profit hold a town hall wednesday. kron four's ella sogomonian has the details. >> 4 people have died since being forced to transfer out of a city-run facility called laguna honda hospital in san francisco. >> they were part of a group who believed they had to go...
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says quote laguna honda hospital is more just a hospital. it's a long term home for many keeping patients at laguna honda, where they're provided some of the most unique and comprehensive care available in this country. must be a priority for our community and for elected officials at all levels to homeless encampments in santa rosa along the joe rudo to trail have now been cleared out in the trails reopened. sonoma county officials say people who'd camped out along the trail of either moved or have been relocated to shelters in the area. part of the trail between dutton avenue and right road had been closed since july 8th two people living there, the county says it was able to play 71 people from the encampments in shelters that 8.5 mile joe biden to trail connects downtown santa rosa to sebastopol. okay can i see your time is 7 37 alley? rasmus is back. you've been busy today, but it's calmer now, right? it's common that there aren't any major issues happening. but there are some slow spots here and there, including the ri
says quote laguna honda hospital is more just a hospital. it's a long term home for many keeping patients at laguna honda, where they're provided some of the most unique and comprehensive care available in this country. must be a priority for our community and for elected officials at all levels to homeless encampments in santa rosa along the joe rudo to trail have now been cleared out in the trails reopened. sonoma county officials say people who'd camped out along the trail of either moved...
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now the news this afternoon, the race to save laguna honda hospital in san francisco continues the city this morning announcing plans to sue the federal government over the effort to close the hospital. meantime, the future of hundreds of patients hangs in the balance. kron four's charles clifford is following the situation as it unfolds is live with the latest on this situation. hey, charles. hey there. as it is right now, laguna haas, but honda hospital here in san francisco could lose funding by mid september and the 600 patients who >> we are at the hospital may have to be moved to other facilities. some patients have already been relocated. and the city said today that some of those patients, 9 of them have died after being moved. and for that reason, the city is filing 2 different lawsuits against the federal government was going to take a look at some video here and talk a little bit about these lawsuits. the first is being filed against the u.s. department of health and human services and the centers for medicare and medicaid services asking that federal funding remain in place
now the news this afternoon, the race to save laguna honda hospital in san francisco continues the city this morning announcing plans to sue the federal government over the effort to close the hospital. meantime, the future of hundreds of patients hangs in the balance. kron four's charles clifford is following the situation as it unfolds is live with the latest on this situation. hey, charles. hey there. as it is right now, laguna haas, but honda hospital here in san francisco could lose...
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and we're fine with that. >> our top story at 6.30, the race to save laguna honda hospital in san franciscohe city this morning announcing plans to sue the federal government over is effort to close the hospital. meantime,
and we're fine with that. >> our top story at 6.30, the race to save laguna honda hospital in san franciscohe city this morning announcing plans to sue the federal government over is effort to close the hospital. meantime,
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san francisco how they're hoping to bring a stop to the federal government's plan to close laguna honda hospital next month, and the countdown is on for this year's outside lance festival at golden gate park. how the city of san francisco is getting ready to welcome 75,000 music fans. news at noon starts . next is ktvu fox two news at noon. everyone and good afternoon. i'm frank mallicoat gasia mikaelian. we're following breaking news for you in fairfield. now this is where fire crews are at the scene of what is a four alarm fire. you can see it's burning in some brush the location, hancock drive and discovery way. more than four acres have burned so far sky. foxx was just above the scene to bring us these pictures. we see a lot of smoke rising from the area moment ago, we saw some active orange flame. cruz very much attacking this fire. because, as you know, we're in the middle of a very hot week here in the far inland parts of the bay area will stay on top of this story and bring you more information about this breaking news. a fire burning now in some brush in fairfield. meanwhile in san fran
san francisco how they're hoping to bring a stop to the federal government's plan to close laguna honda hospital next month, and the countdown is on for this year's outside lance festival at golden gate park. how the city of san francisco is getting ready to welcome 75,000 music fans. news at noon starts . next is ktvu fox two news at noon. everyone and good afternoon. i'm frank mallicoat gasia mikaelian. we're following breaking news for you in fairfield. now this is where fire crews are at...
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public healing and laguna honda hospital leadership. we have a special guest, former city attorney and former supervisor remy who has been a long time champion in rebuilding laguna honda hospital, has been i advocate during this time of crisis and one of our best willing minds in the city. we have theresa on stand by who represents the workers at laguna honda hospital and jill nielson from the department of disability and aging to discuss the role of the public guardian 2 of the patients who had passed were in public conservatorship and many are still at our hospital. we have that obligation as a city. we have as well mr. pickens again, thank you for being here and continuing to keep us informd and getting to the very heavy and important issues. so through the chair, i would like to ask mr. pickens to come up. i do apologize my cosponsor supervisor peskin got late in the day he is in the able to join us we will go into the hearing. mr. pickens if you could come up and make your presentation. >> before mr. pickens begins supervisor mandel
public healing and laguna honda hospital leadership. we have a special guest, former city attorney and former supervisor remy who has been a long time champion in rebuilding laguna honda hospital, has been i advocate during this time of crisis and one of our best willing minds in the city. we have theresa on stand by who represents the workers at laguna honda hospital and jill nielson from the department of disability and aging to discuss the role of the public guardian 2 of the patients who...
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i'm a former registered nurse and i've had a number of dear ones stay at la dweuna honda hospital. lagunahospital. we've known of this critical situation since october of 2021. this slow-moving crisis has unfolded over nine months, yet, i really don't hear a tone of crisis. there is a little distress and no effort to mobilize the community on behalf of this community resource. [indiscernible] i find this threat to our greatest sanctuary for the vulnerable, frail and ged deeply troubling. supervisor [indiscernible] spent his last months at laguna honda well-cared for by the staff. we provided hugs and conversation and i must say that patients need to be nearby for family and friends too do this to monitor their care and make sure that they are being provided for. and we saw that at laguna honda. day-to-day care for him. this a precious and vital scfers and must be preserved. harry is only a high-visibility person, but every person in laguna honda has needs or they bo not be there. be there. the staff must be able to serve its mission. this is a staff that is highly qualified and has receiv
i'm a former registered nurse and i've had a number of dear ones stay at la dweuna honda hospital. lagunahospital. we've known of this critical situation since october of 2021. this slow-moving crisis has unfolded over nine months, yet, i really don't hear a tone of crisis. there is a little distress and no effort to mobilize the community on behalf of this community resource. [indiscernible] i find this threat to our greatest sanctuary for the vulnerable, frail and ged deeply troubling....
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employees, says quote laguna honda hospital is more than just home for many keeping patients at laguna honda, where they're provided some of the most unique and comprehensive care available in this country must be a priority for our community and for elected officials. schools at all levels. alright 5 39 back over to steve paulson. what do you want to talk about? steve start north again. so for the mckinney fire here because there's a little bit of activity . good news. bad news. good news is some rain. thundershower activity picking up the lightning is not good, although it looks like it's collapsing to the west southwest had a couple of little bubbling up there right there by my rica so it could be an active day again more hit and miss. but the main activity continues to be over the mountains, especially around rina, where it has been going bonkers. also up in northeast california. now, morris, look at that more coming in early early . i mean, the show is usually starting in the afternoon. it has begun already. we will includ
employees, says quote laguna honda hospital is more than just home for many keeping patients at laguna honda, where they're provided some of the most unique and comprehensive care available in this country must be a priority for our community and for elected officials. schools at all levels. alright 5 39 back over to steve paulson. what do you want to talk about? steve start north again. so for the mckinney fire here because there's a little bit of activity . good news. bad news. good news is...
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the feds has set a september deadline to get the hospital recertified. >> the federal government has put laguna honda and our city in an impossible situation with the lives of hundreds of patients at stake. while the hospital has had its challenges, our lawsuit describes our city has bent over backwards to address issues and keep laguna honda (but every step of the way we have been met with resistance. >> he said the hospital, the hope is the feds will come to the table and negotiate a pass forward to stay early. >>> a dilly epic of legionnaires' disease is raising concerns in the north bay. nearly a dozen people have become sick and health leaders have zeroed in on the source of the outbreak. ginger conejero saab is breaking down this story. >> reporter: legionnaires' disease is nothing new. health officials get up to two cases per year but this time it's considered an outbreak in napa county. one man has lost his life and three are still in the hospital while eight patients have recovered. health officials have zeroed in on the source the napa county health officer said the identified in air-condit
the feds has set a september deadline to get the hospital recertified. >> the federal government has put laguna honda and our city in an impossible situation with the lives of hundreds of patients at stake. while the hospital has had its challenges, our lawsuit describes our city has bent over backwards to address issues and keep laguna honda (but every step of the way we have been met with resistance. >> he said the hospital, the hope is the feds will come to the table and...
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and san francisco soon as the federal government trying to keep laguna hospital or laguna honda hospital open. >> we'll see what they're doing to try to stop that from shutting down. >> let's keep a couple scattered clouds in our forecast into the afternoon. temperatures holding pretty much into the 80's, some 90's. it looks like all through the weekend. i have your forecast. the kron 4 morning news continues. >> 14 look at how dry it is. i mean, and lit a little bit of water there. it's to this california and a severe to extreme drought categories. yeah. the california department of water resources says the entire state. is it extremely dry right now? in fact, the latest u.s. drought monitor map from the national weather service shows just how bad it is for the entire desert southwest. you see nevada, california here in different shades of red, the darker the red. the worse it is you can see exceptional drought here for a lot of yeah. and if we zoom and more on the bay area, you can see where it is. the worst. >> and then >> the least worst still dry. that's the way it's going. and in 3
and san francisco soon as the federal government trying to keep laguna hospital or laguna honda hospital open. >> we'll see what they're doing to try to stop that from shutting down. >> let's keep a couple scattered clouds in our forecast into the afternoon. temperatures holding pretty much into the 80's, some 90's. it looks like all through the weekend. i have your forecast. the kron 4 morning news continues. >> 14 look at how dry it is. i mean, and lit a little bit of water...
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license plate number 8, why you are one to 7. >> in san francisco, the planned shutdown of laguna honda hospital and rehabilitation center will not happen for 2 more months. the city announced day laguna honda residents will have their medicare or medicaid payments extended to mid-november. no transfers and discharges from the public nursing home will happen during the extension. city attorney's office called this, quote, the humane and compassionate path forward. the interim head of the hospital said this short-term solution does bring some relief. >> see this is good thing. it allows us to really focus our efforts. and our number one priority with this recertification of we're going to have for that. it can continue to are you can resume enrollment medicare and medicaid programs. they continue the vital finding best support for much of the hospital's operations. >> city officials say laguna honda provides critically needed health care services to more than 600 residents. federal regulators ordered the relocation of patients after pulling its certification last year. the hospital stopped transf
license plate number 8, why you are one to 7. >> in san francisco, the planned shutdown of laguna honda hospital and rehabilitation center will not happen for 2 more months. the city announced day laguna honda residents will have their medicare or medicaid payments extended to mid-november. no transfers and discharges from the public nursing home will happen during the extension. city attorney's office called this, quote, the humane and compassionate path forward. the interim head of the...
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yeah, at laguna honda hospital here in san francisco as 600 patients in the hospital relies on federal funding to operate. but if nothing changes, that funding will run out mid september. >> the city has been working to try to keep the hospital open and now we've learned they're going to sue the federal government. both lawsuits are being filed against the u.s. department of health and human services and the centers for medicare. >> and medicaid services. the first lawsuit would ask that federal funding to the hospital remain in place. while the legal process plays out. the second lawsuit as a class action lawsuit being filed on behalf of patients at the hospital asking that the transfers be stopped. now, earlier this year, cms said that they would pull federal funding from the hospital and require that all patients be relocated because cms had found multiple violations procedures at the hospital, including people smoking on campus, miss doses of medication and improper infection, control procedures. for its part, the city says they have been working with cms to try to resolve those is
yeah, at laguna honda hospital here in san francisco as 600 patients in the hospital relies on federal funding to operate. but if nothing changes, that funding will run out mid september. >> the city has been working to try to keep the hospital open and now we've learned they're going to sue the federal government. both lawsuits are being filed against the u.s. department of health and human services and the centers for medicare. >> and medicaid services. the first lawsuit would ask...
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sharing new details on what may have happened to the 24 year-old woman was a race to save laguna honda hospital in san francisco as hundreds of patients hang in the balance. but first, a beloved jazz club closing its stores. the response from patrons in san francisco. for years, california's non-gaming tribes have been left in the dust. wealthy tribes with big casinos make billions, while small tribes struggle in poverty. prop 27 is a game changer. 27 taxes and regulates online sports betting to fund permanent solution to homelessness. while helping every tribe in california. so who's attacking prop 27? wealthy casino tribes who want all the money for themselves support small tribes, address homelessness. vote yes on 27. >> popular bar haight-ashbury is closing the owner of club deluxe. the jazz barr sent a letter to musicians about the closure saying the cost of rent is too high. and that is something a lot of people in the bay area can relate to kron four's. rob nesbitt talked with some of the musicians and the regulars about the shutdown plans reports on what they're trying to do to help. >>
sharing new details on what may have happened to the 24 year-old woman was a race to save laguna honda hospital in san francisco as hundreds of patients hang in the balance. but first, a beloved jazz club closing its stores. the response from patrons in san francisco. for years, california's non-gaming tribes have been left in the dust. wealthy tribes with big casinos make billions, while small tribes struggle in poverty. prop 27 is a game changer. 27 taxes and regulates online sports betting...
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. >> san francisco is now hoping a court will stop the feds from effectively closing laguna honda hospital. the city attorney and mayor breed announcing the legal action. they admit the 156-year-old hospital has issues but say the federal decision to cut medicare and medicaid funding to the facility and ordering dozens of long-term patients to be moved out has created an impossible solution. >> we are asking the federal government to exercise compassion and common sense. if the funding ends, and the deadline isn't changed, there just aren't enough places to transfer these patients. >> we reached out to the federal agency involved and we were told they do not comment on pending litigation. >>> $4 million, that's what the judge decided that alex jones must pay to the family of a student killed in the sandy hook elementary shooting. it showcased the real-world harm of viral conspiracy theories. the parents of six-year-old jesse lewis sued jones for claiming the 2012 massacre was a hoax and her son never died. they said his statements led to years of abuse from his followers. the abuse include
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appreciation day. >> well, there's a new effort by san francisco city leaders to keep the doors of laguna honda hospital 2 lawsuits were filed against health and human services and the centers for medicare and medicaid services. the first lawsuit is asking that federal funding for the hospital stay in place while the legal process plays out, the federal government is pulling that funding because of multiple health violations there at laguna honda. and if the city doesn't meet the mid september deadline to recertify that hospital, well, they could lose the funding altogether. the second lawsuit asks the patient transfers be stopped. that one is a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of patients. >> we know that laguna honda has challenges. we understand the need to make corrective action. and we've already implemented significant amounts of corrective action based on the recommendations of cms and what we know that we have to do. >> yeah, some patients have already moved to other facilities. and city officials say that 9 patients have died after being relocated. >> time now 6.35. and the family of alexis
appreciation day. >> well, there's a new effort by san francisco city leaders to keep the doors of laguna honda hospital 2 lawsuits were filed against health and human services and the centers for medicare and medicaid services. the first lawsuit is asking that federal funding for the hospital stay in place while the legal process plays out, the federal government is pulling that funding because of multiple health violations there at laguna honda. and if the city doesn't meet the mid...
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well, there's a new effort by san francisco city leaders to keep the doors of laguna honda hospital openled against health and human services and the centers for medicare and medicaid services. the first lawsuit asks a federal funding for the hospital. stay in place while this whole legal process plays out, the federal government has pulled the funding because of multiple health violations. there at laguna honda. and if the city doesn't meet the mid september deadline to recertify that hospital, they could very well lose that funding altogether. the second lawsuit asks that patient transfers be stopped. this is a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of patients. >> we know that laguna honda has challenges. we understand the need to make corrective action. and we've already implemented significant amounts of corrective action based on the recommendations of cms and what we know that we have to do. >> yes, some patients have already moved to other facilities and city officials confirmed that 9 patients did, in fact die after being relocated. >> happening today, the outside lands music fest
well, there's a new effort by san francisco city leaders to keep the doors of laguna honda hospital openled against health and human services and the centers for medicare and medicaid services. the first lawsuit asks a federal funding for the hospital. stay in place while this whole legal process plays out, the federal government has pulled the funding because of multiple health violations. there at laguna honda. and if the city doesn't meet the mid september deadline to recertify that...
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just this year. 8.34 and what's going to happen with the patients at laguna honda hospital in san francisco they had families just got an update as the transfers. as we know the put on hold, the hospital has been ordered to shut down and move patients because of health care violations. kron four's ella sogomonian has the details. >> 4 people have died since being forced to transfer out of a city-run facility called laguna honda hospital in san francisco. >> they were part of a group who believed they had to go. >> after the centers for medicare and medicaid services decertified the nursing home for poor care. >> now transfers are on pause, but no one knows for how long attorneys with the berkeley based nonprofit california advocates for nursing home reform insisted safer for the hospital to stay open and instead to focus on improving care, they hosted a virtual town hall wednesday. >> to educate the nursing home residents on their rights that are also protected under tenant laws, both at the federal and state level. there's nursing home specific rules. >> the facilities have to comply with
just this year. 8.34 and what's going to happen with the patients at laguna honda hospital in san francisco they had families just got an update as the transfers. as we know the put on hold, the hospital has been ordered to shut down and move patients because of health care violations. kron four's ella sogomonian has the details. >> 4 people have died since being forced to transfer out of a city-run facility called laguna honda hospital in san francisco. >> they were part of a group...
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well, the pleas to stop patient transfers at laguna honda hospital in san francisco were heard they have been put on pause, at least for now. the hospital was ordered to shut down because of health care of violations to clear up any confusion about this. a nonprofit held a town hall today. kron four's ella sogomonian us in the newsroom with more on their message. l a? >> well, cathering nursing home advocates want residents and their families to know they have the right to stay right where they are. regardless of whether the hospital returns to a plan to push them out. 4 people have died since being forced to transfer out of a city-run facility called laguna honda hospital in san francisco. >> they were part of a group who believed they had to go after the centers for medicare and medicaid services decertified the nursing home for poor care. now transfers are on pause, but no one knows for how long attorneys with the berkeley based nonprofit california advocates for nursing home reform insisted safer for the hospital to stay open and instead to focus on improving care, they hosted a virt
well, the pleas to stop patient transfers at laguna honda hospital in san francisco were heard they have been put on pause, at least for now. the hospital was ordered to shut down because of health care of violations to clear up any confusion about this. a nonprofit held a town hall today. kron four's ella sogomonian us in the newsroom with more on their message. l a? >> well, cathering nursing home advocates want residents and their families to know they have the right to stay right...
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project is an constitutional master plan for the laguna honda hospital and rehab center. planning coals 30 for you.5 post educational institution in hospitals to have a master planni mp on file with the department. planning commission must hold a public hearing on the imp for the receipt of public testimony and does not constitute a prove or disapproval of the imp itself or any facility describes there in. any proposed change envision the as part of the future development of the institution will require separate approvals. the planning commission will retain discretion on reviewing the applications. when they come in at a later date. laguna honda hospital is located on the western slopes of twin peeks 62 acre site is bounded by del brook and panoramic avenue to the east. claire ton and olympic way on the north. wood side avenue to the south and laguna honda boulevard on the west owned by the city of san francisco and blocks 2842 lot 7. remainder of the site by the youth guidance center housing bite housing authority and claire ton avenue pump station, fire station and an
project is an constitutional master plan for the laguna honda hospital and rehab center. planning coals 30 for you.5 post educational institution in hospitals to have a master planni mp on file with the department. planning commission must hold a public hearing on the imp for the receipt of public testimony and does not constitute a prove or disapproval of the imp itself or any facility describes there in. any proposed change envision the as part of the future development of the institution...
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there's a new effort by san francisco city leaders to keep the doors open at laguna honda hospital. 2iled against health and human services and the center for medicare, medicaid services. the first suit as the for federal funding for the hospital to stay in place. while this whole legal fight is playing out, the federal government is pulling the funding because of multiple health violations at laguna hospital. if the city does not meet the mid september deadline to recertify the hospital, then they're supposed to lose the funding entirely and have to move everybody out. the second lawsuit asked that patients transfers be stop, which they are at this moment. it's a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of patients. >> we know that laguna honda has challenges. we understand the need to make corrective action. and we've already implemented significant amounts of corrective action based on the recommendations of cms and what we know that we have to do. >> some patients have already been moved to other facilities, but then they put a stop on the transfers. city officials say 9 patients died
there's a new effort by san francisco city leaders to keep the doors open at laguna honda hospital. 2iled against health and human services and the center for medicare, medicaid services. the first suit as the for federal funding for the hospital to stay in place. while this whole legal fight is playing out, the federal government is pulling the funding because of multiple health violations at laguna hospital. if the city does not meet the mid september deadline to recertify the hospital, then...
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it's baking into the fabric of laguna honda hospital. this core element of using critical e. pathways and these are the same tools that the surveys will use when they do the surveys at laguna so we feel confident by incorporating this as the pillar in staff in education that we're on the right track. the second thing is the recertification comprehensive plan. again, we'll talk more, wee show more details in a few slides. but essentially, we, through our both consulting groups took the results of the mock survey and identifying those areas of noncompliance and developed a curriculum specifically informed by those areas of noncompliance. so for example, the training that has and being rolled focused on inspection and control. residents rights, keeping the environment free from abuse. all of those areas where the mock survey found deficits, that's what we're educating staff on and we'll talk more in detail about what that education looks like in a few slides. and finally, our path toward recertification through education. it is 24/7 rounds. we have three separate teams that do ro
it's baking into the fabric of laguna honda hospital. this core element of using critical e. pathways and these are the same tools that the surveys will use when they do the surveys at laguna so we feel confident by incorporating this as the pillar in staff in education that we're on the right track. the second thing is the recertification comprehensive plan. again, we'll talk more, wee show more details in a few slides. but essentially, we, through our both consulting groups took the results...
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safe and in their hospital beds, nearly 700 patients could be transferred or discharged from laguna honda hospital, a process that has proved that can be deadly for some. it's because vital funding is being cut by the federal government, something laguna honda relies on to operate. almost all of the patients at the 150-year-old skilled nursing facility are medicare or medicaid beneficiaries. so the cut to funding is forcing the facility to move or send hundreds of patients by september 13th. city attorney david chu and mayor breed announced the lawsuit on behalf of the hop's patients and families a short time ago, something they believe is necessary to save lives. >> in recent weeks, nine former laguna honda patients have died after being transferred or discharged. nine people. hundreds of lives are literally at stake. >> the lawsuit demands the federal government continue funding until the appeals process is complete and patients have been safely transferred. >>> we're going to get over to first alert meteorologist darren peck for a look at our forecast. >> good afternoon, amanda. it's nice and s
safe and in their hospital beds, nearly 700 patients could be transferred or discharged from laguna honda hospital, a process that has proved that can be deadly for some. it's because vital funding is being cut by the federal government, something laguna honda relies on to operate. almost all of the patients at the 150-year-old skilled nursing facility are medicare or medicaid beneficiaries. so the cut to funding is forcing the facility to move or send hundreds of patients by september 13th....
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. >> laguna honda hospital families an update after patient transfers were put on hold. ered to shut down and move patients because of health care violations. kron four's ella sogomonian has details. >> 4 people have died since being forced to transfer out of a city-run facility called laguna honda hospital in san francisco. >> they were part of a group who believed they had to go after the centers for medicare and medicaid services decertified the nursing home for poor care. now transfers are on pause, but no one knows for how long attorneys with the berkeley based nonprofit california advocates for nursing home reform insisted safer for the hospital to stay open and instead to focus on improving care, they hosted a virtual town hall wednesday. >> to educate the nursing home residents on their rights that are also protected under tenant laws, both at the federal and state level. there's nursing home specific rules. >> the facilities have to comply with in rights that are given to the residents to ensure that they >> control to some extent of the where they go, but ultima
. >> laguna honda hospital families an update after patient transfers were put on hold. ered to shut down and move patients because of health care violations. kron four's ella sogomonian has details. >> 4 people have died since being forced to transfer out of a city-run facility called laguna honda hospital in san francisco. >> they were part of a group who believed they had to go after the centers for medicare and medicaid services decertified the nursing home for poor care....
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laguna honda by 13th. earlier today, san francisco's mayor and city attorney announced a lawsuit on behalf of the hospital's patients and families. something they believe is needed to save lives. >> reporter: in recent weeks, nine former laguna honda patients have died after being transferred or discharged. nine people. we need to protect patients from this rushed process and deadline. hundreds of lives are literally at stake. >> that lawsuit says shutting down the nursing home so quickly is illegal since the appeals process is currently under way, and the lawsuit demands that the federal government continue to pay the bills at laguna honda hospital until the process is complete and the next hearing is not until october. >> we're watching it, thank you so much. >>> update now on the dispute over people's park in berkeley. the city says seven people were arrested for charges including battery on a peace officer and trespassing. two officers were injured in this protest. so why were they out there and caught on video? they were trying to keep out crews that were set to start on a housing project for students
laguna honda by 13th. earlier today, san francisco's mayor and city attorney announced a lawsuit on behalf of the hospital's patients and families. something they believe is needed to save lives. >> reporter: in recent weeks, nine former laguna honda patients have died after being transferred or discharged. nine people. we need to protect patients from this rushed process and deadline. hundreds of lives are literally at stake. >> that lawsuit says shutting down the nursing home so...
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and laguna honda hospital gives families an update on the future of patients after the transfers werel's ordered to shut down and move patients because of health care violations. kron four's alice ammonium has the details. >> 4 people have died since being forced to transfer out of a city-run facility called laguna honda hospital in san francisco. >> they were part of a group who believed they had to go after the centers for medicare and medicaid services decertified the nursing home for poor care. now transfers are on pause, but no one knows for how long attorneys with the berkeley based nonprofit california advocates for nursing home reform insisted safer for the hospital to stay open and instead to focus on improving care, they hosted a virtual town hall wednesday. >> to educate the nursing home residents on their rights that are also protected under tenant laws, both at the federal and state level. there's nursing home specific rules. >> the facilities have to comply with in rights that are given to the residents to ensure that they >> control to some extent of the where they go,
and laguna honda hospital gives families an update on the future of patients after the transfers werel's ordered to shut down and move patients because of health care violations. kron four's alice ammonium has the details. >> 4 people have died since being forced to transfer out of a city-run facility called laguna honda hospital in san francisco. >> they were part of a group who believed they had to go after the centers for medicare and medicaid services decertified the nursing...
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in san francisco, people are doing what they can to keep laguna honda hospital open. thousands rallied outside the hospital again today to try to save it. laguna honda serves some of the city's most vulnerable residents. the feds paused patient transfer a couple couple of weeks ago. supporters said they want to make sure they they don't start it up again. >> 20% of people who will transferred via this process have died and were simply on a pause. it can restart. >> it is still set to lose federal funding in september ane city of san francisco says it will sue the feds over its decision. > >> the national union of health care workers is organizing a ste of more than 2,000 kaiser permae mental health worker this monday. kaiser is canceling appointments ahead of the strike strike but they continue to provide services even during a strike. a bill to decriminalize psychedelics in california has failed. the bill authored by state senator scott says they amended the bill to make it just just a study so he will give ita try next year. > >> other bills that failed in the legisl
in san francisco, people are doing what they can to keep laguna honda hospital open. thousands rallied outside the hospital again today to try to save it. laguna honda serves some of the city's most vulnerable residents. the feds paused patient transfer a couple couple of weeks ago. supporters said they want to make sure they they don't start it up again. >> 20% of people who will transferred via this process have died and were simply on a pause. it can restart. >> it is still set...