Modoc County Grand Jury

2000-2001

1 reports

Findings & Recommendations 4 findings
F1: Modoc Medical Center received a grant to update the x-ray equipment in the fluoroscopy room. While working on this project a legal issue was encountered involving the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). The issue pertains to wheelchair access to the existing bathroom. Any upgrade, even non-structural, must be brought up to the current legal codes. The function of this room does not require wheelchair access to the bathroom and the administrator applied for a waiver, which was denied. The facility has since applied for and received a $50,000 grant from OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development) to help offset some of the costs of this project. Construction to bring the bathroom up to code has begun.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1: Modoc Medical Center Rural Health Clinic, General Review
F2: Non-English speaking patients must often rely on family members to interpret in medical situations. This presents two problems: confidentiality is breached and often the patient does not feel able to speak freely and the interpreter does not always understand the medical information they are asked to relay to the patient. Lack of accurate information on both sides can lead to misunderstandings and possible mis-diagnosis. The hospital has set up a trial period with Cyracom. Cyracom is a company that provides translation telephones and access to multiple languages via these phones. If this system proves to be beneficial the minimal cost of approximately $100 to hook up and a per minute charge when the phone is used to translate would be offset by the benefit to the staff and patients.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2: Modoc Medical Center Rural Dental Clinic, General Review
F3: The loss of Dana Lewis, OD caused a setback for the hospital. The administration is actively seeking two doctors to fill the vacancy. It is felt that with two doctors instead of one there would be more of a support system and more continuity for the patients. The two doctors would work in tandem to accomplish administration tasks and patient care. The use of two doctors instead of one would also eliminate most if not all of the use of traveling doctors. This would allow for better continuity of patient care.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3: None Response Responses to this report are required from: Modoc County Office of Education Alturas City Council Modoc County Board of Supervisors Modoc County Probation Department General Government Planning Department Issue The Grand Jury received a complaint that the Planning Director Scott Kessler was mis-using county time and vehicles, developed his own sub-division while being in a position of influence, and intentionally used his position to influence whether certain projects would be accepted or not.
F4: The Grand Jury was informed that Mr. Long has a civil suit against Mr. Comisky for the $7,500 Mr. Comisky was paid for the trailer.
Additional Recommendations 1

Not linked to specific findings.

R00-01: Modoc County Grand Jury N. A. Fiscal Year 2000/2001 FINAL S. East Street Alturas, CA 96101 (530) 233-6222 July 2, 2001 The Honorable John P. Baker Modoc County Superior Court 205 South East Street Alturas, CA 96101 Dear Judge Baker: The 2000-2001 Modoc County Grand Jury hereby submits its final report as mandated in the California Penal Code, Section 933. This report is the result of many hours of interviews, investigations and thoughtful consideration by Grand Jury members. Jury members have endeavored to be fair and open minded in all of their investigations and inquiries. The Jury received many complaints that were all taken seriously, carefully studied and discussed. Some of these were resolved during investigation. Others are addressed in this report. We sincerely hope our recommendations will be seriously considered and implemented. We strongly believe they will greatly improve the operations of the agencies involved. The 2000-2001 Grand Jury would like to thank you for the privilege of serving our county in this capacity. It has bee an enlightening, satisfying, and, at times, taxing experience. We take pride in the work we have accomplished this year. We also thank you for your guidance, patience and encouragement. We wish to thank District Attorney, Tom Buckwalter for his advice and counsel in legal matters. Thank you also to the agencies and individuals interviewed by the Grand Jury. Last, but not least, I wish to express my personal gratitude to the Grand Jury members for their hard work and dedication. Respectfully submitted, Эбп Standley, Foreman 2000-2001 Grand Jury Table of Contents Grand Jury Roster.....ii Grand Jury Jurisdiction and Authority for Review..... iii Hospital Report...... Health and Human Services Report...... Law Enforcement Report...... Public Safety Report...... General Government Report...... Special District Report...... Modoc County Grand Jury Members 2000-2001 Don Standley, Foreperson Shane McGarva, Assistant Foreperson Lee Bates, Secretary Tony Vazquez, Continuity Director Alice Lybarger, Alturas Diane Mello, Adin Bill McDonald, Canby John Gilstrap, Alturas Neal Bearden, Alturas Lauren McFarlan, Cedarville Traci Green, Cedarville Laura Vanacker, Alturas Deborah Holub, Davis Creek ii Grand Jury Jurisdiction and Authority for Review This Grand Jury is sworn to investigate and inquire into County matters of civil concern. The specific duties and jurisdiction of the Civil Grand Jury are set forth in the California Penal Code and Government Code. A summary of the areas and organizations which the Grand Jury may investigate and report on follows:

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