Mariposa County Grand Jury
• 2019-2020
Mariposa County 2019-2020 Grand Jury Interim Report
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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
Page 1
Overall, JCF appeared to be clean, well kept, and suited to administer its mission. The employees we encountered appeared to be professional, knowledgeable, and forthcoming with answers to questions from Grand Jurors. Senior management has done an outstanding job in bringing the hospital to a stable financial position.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 1
JCF is 68 years old and will be required to undergo construction and retrofit in order to meet minimum standards set down by The State of California. Senior management will be required to plan, execute, and complete the project by 1/1/2030 in order to be deemed compliant.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The John C. Fremont Healthcare District should immediately and aggressively pursue planning for the necessary and required construction, retrofit, and repairs to the hospital in order to obtain compliance with AB1953 by year 2030.
F3
Page 1
There were currently no identified or verified sources for the necessary funding to complete the required work on the hospital to achieve compliance. Although JCF's senior management has done a very good job in improving its profitability, it is unlikely that the hospital will be able to fund this construction project unilaterally. It is noteworthy to state that JCF senior management has consulted with an architectural company, an experienced hospital construction company, a political strategist, and an experienced bond consultant.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The John C. Fremont Healthcare District should immediately and aggressively pursue planning for the necessary and required construction, retrofit, and repairs to the hospital in order to obtain compliance with AB1953 by year 2030.
R2
JCF must aggressively pursue all avenues of funding, including grants, large donor contributions and other financial forms of finance.
F4
Page 1
In addition to the required seismic upgrade work there are construction and other necessities the hospital must undertake in order to keep pace with needed services to the public, including parking lots and administrative support.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Page 2
If the hospital is unable to secure the necessary funding, the state will not allow the hospital to continue operations in its present form. Therefore, it is feasible that the Mariposa County community, and its aging populations, may find itself without a medical hospital facility, including emergency facilities. The John C. Fremont Healthcare District is a vital asset for Mariposa County and it is imperative that the District remain a viable operation in the community.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 2
There appears to be no comprehensive process for creating a strategic plan. As of this review, construction of one does not appear to be a priority.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
JCF must construct a detailed written multi-faceted strategic plan identifying goals, objectives, and realistic strategies designed to obtain the facilities, equipment, and personnel needed to maintain its mission and vision.
F7
Page 2
Management appears to be totally committed to educating the general county population of the dilemma the hospital faces in making the hospital compliant with state bill AB1953.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Page 2
Management has done a good job of improving the image and reputation of the hospital within the general public.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Senior management and members of the Board of Directors must continue to promote the hospital as a quality healthcare center which utilizes state of the art equipment, a highly trained professional medical staff, a quality customer service philosophy.
F9
Page 2
There were no complaints received from the public.
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 1
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Mariposa County Board of Supervisors
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