Modoc County Grand Jury
2000-2001
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
There are no identifying numbers on the frame of the trailer.
F2:
Mr. Comisky or Mr. Long has no title to turn over to the county.
F3:
The State Attorney General looked into this matter and determined there was no illegal activity on the part of the sheriff or the Task Force.
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
3
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R1:
Modoc County Office of Education find a permanent appropriate location for the county community day school. 16
R2:
Curriculum continues to be improved. Discipline actions at the county community day school need to be supported by all levels of local law enforcement and the probation department.
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 17 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.
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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.
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.
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.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Modoc Medical Center Rural Health Clinic, General Review
R2:
Modoc Medical Center Rural Dental Clinic, General Review
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R1:
The Modoc County Sheriff's Department make arrangements to have the Safety Manuals and Evacuation Plan available to the Grand Jury for the annual inspection.
R2:
The Modoc County Sheriff informs on-site staff of information that affects the functions of the department in his absence. Response Response to this report is required from: The Modoc County Sheriff Complaint I The Modoc County Grand Jury received a complaint from a Tulelake resident alleging the Modoc County Sheriff's Department and the Tulelake Police Department have harassed him.
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