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California Watch\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California public health authorities who reviewed 100 hospitals found that the facilities failed to report as many as a third of the infections they should have reported in 2011 under the state’s public reporting law.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72891\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 300px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2012/08/Community-Hospital.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-72891\" title=\"Community Hospital\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2012/08/Community-Hospital-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A doctor and emergency room nurse care for a patient in the ER of Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, California. (David McNew/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As part of a national effort to limit preventable harm, hospitals are increasingly required to file public reports on infections that set in while they are caring for patients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/hai/Documents/UsingNHSNDataValidationforImprovedHAISurveillanceandPrevention.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California’s review\u003c/a> is one more in a series of reviews throughout the nation that shows just how difficult it is for hospitals to take the first step: Identify the extent of the problem.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>State authorities say the findings align with reviews completed in other states. The Department of Public Health took the results on the road for educational forums in 17 California cities this summer, hoping to explain common mistakes that lead to under or overreporting of infections.\u003c!--more-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have room for improvement, but that’s why we do validation so providers can … improve the quality of the data,” said Debby Rogers, deputy director of the Center for Health Quality at the Department of Public Health.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The reviews, completed last year, consisted of one- to two-day examinations by public health authorities at 100 hospitals that volunteered; there are more than 400 hospitals in the state. Reviewers examined infection data that was reported in 2011 and compared that with medical lab findings and patient records. Results for individual hospitals were not tracked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reviewers\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>took a close look at hospital reporting practices of infections including VRE, or vancomycin-resistant enterococci, C. Dif., or Clostridium difficile, and MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Each of those germs can be difficult to treat with conventional medicines. They can also be deadly to fragile or elderly people in hospitals.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reviewers also looked at infections related to \u003ca href=\"http://www.consumerreports.org/health/doctors-hospitals/hospital-infection/deadly-infections-hospitals-can-lower-the-danger/whats-a-central-line/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">central line\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.consumerreports.org/health/doctors-hospitals/hospital-infection/deadly-infections-hospitals-can-lower-the-danger/whats-a-central-line/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">s\u003c/a>, which are catheters implanted in a vein near the heart of a patient to deliver needed fluids. In worst-case situations, they can deliver germs that trigger sepsis, or bodywide infections spread through the bloodstream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reviewers found that hospitals failed to report about one-fourth, or 150 out of 577 C. difficile infections. Among central-line infections, hospitals missed reporting more than a third, or 68 out of 180 verified infections.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For VRE, hospitals also missed about a quarter of the 149 reportable cases, and for C. Dif, hospitals missed nearly 10 percent of 2,338 reportable cases.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Underreporting was often a result of confusion about complex instructions on identifying which infections were caused by hospital practices.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yesterday, the department \u003ca href=\"http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/hai/pages/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">released updated data\u003c/a> detailing 2011 health care-associated infections throughout the state. \u003ca href=\"http://cdph.ca.gov/programs/hai/Pages/MyHospital-HAI.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An interactive map\u003c/a> shows the rates of infections at hospitals throughout the state but does not explain whether the numbers were double-checked by state authorities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv>Dave Perrott, chief medical officer for the California Hospital Association, said a major component in improving reporting will be updated computer systems that keep data to pinpoint when, where and how infections appear.\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>Overall, he said the review helped clarify the definition of each hospital-acquired infection, meaning hospitals can identify a baseline of how many infections they’re seeing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think benchmarking gives a chance to make improvements,” Perrott said. “It’s like when you ride a bike for the first time, you’re going to have training wheels, there’s going to be a few falls. As we go on it gets better.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California performed the review of infection reporting with federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While ongoing reviews are not expected, Rogers said the state recently got additional funding to review reports of surgical-site infections.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Julia Hallisy, a San Francisco dentist and president of the Empowered Patient Coalition, said the extent of the underreporting is troubling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This shows there are issues with educating the hospitals, and it shows why surveillance is important,” said Hallisy, who said her daughter was disabled by a hospital-acquired infection.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lisa McGiffert, director of the Consumers Union \u003ca href=\"http://safepatientproject.org/\">Safe Patient Project\u003c/a>, said the infection reporting program in California is funded by fees levied on hospitals that should include money to continuously double-check the data.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If (hospitals are) not reporting accurate data, then this is a necessary part of the program,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other states have also performed extensive reviews and found unreported infections. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/patientsafety/HFAI/2012HAIAnnualReport.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado authorities found\u003c/a> that 34 percent of central-line infections that should have been reported by hospitals were not, according to a state report.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Connecticut, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553%2810%2900660-7/abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">researchers concluded that\u003c/a> about half of the central-line infections that should have been reported were missed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>New York authorities routinely double-check the central-line reports by hospitals and \u003ca href=\"http://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/facilities/hospital/hospital_acquired_infections/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appear to have\u003c/a> a worse – but perhaps more accurate – rate of such infections compared the national average.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>McGiffert said the CDC has issued reports \u003ca href=\"http://www.advisory.com/Daily-Briefing/2012/04/20/Hospital-acquired-infection-rates-drop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">showing apparent national declines\u003c/a> in 2010 of central-line infections. However, she said the repeated findings of underreporting by states call for a closer look before conclusions are reached.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The CDC says the rates are going down significantly – let’s be sure that’s really happening,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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California Watch\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California public health authorities who reviewed 100 hospitals found that the facilities failed to report as many as a third of the infections they should have reported in 2011 under the state’s public reporting law.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_72891\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 300px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2012/08/Community-Hospital.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-72891\" title=\"Community Hospital\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2012/08/Community-Hospital-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A doctor and emergency room nurse care for a patient in the ER of Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, California. (David McNew/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As part of a national effort to limit preventable harm, hospitals are increasingly required to file public reports on infections that set in while they are caring for patients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/hai/Documents/UsingNHSNDataValidationforImprovedHAISurveillanceandPrevention.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California’s review\u003c/a> is one more in a series of reviews throughout the nation that shows just how difficult it is for hospitals to take the first step: Identify the extent of the problem.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>State authorities say the findings align with reviews completed in other states. The Department of Public Health took the results on the road for educational forums in 17 California cities this summer, hoping to explain common mistakes that lead to under or overreporting of infections.\u003c!--more-->\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We have room for improvement, but that’s why we do validation so providers can … improve the quality of the data,” said Debby Rogers, deputy director of the Center for Health Quality at the Department of Public Health.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The reviews, completed last year, consisted of one- to two-day examinations by public health authorities at 100 hospitals that volunteered; there are more than 400 hospitals in the state. Reviewers examined infection data that was reported in 2011 and compared that with medical lab findings and patient records. Results for individual hospitals were not tracked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reviewers\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>took a close look at hospital reporting practices of infections including VRE, or vancomycin-resistant enterococci, C. Dif., or Clostridium difficile, and MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Each of those germs can be difficult to treat with conventional medicines. They can also be deadly to fragile or elderly people in hospitals.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reviewers also looked at infections related to \u003ca href=\"http://www.consumerreports.org/health/doctors-hospitals/hospital-infection/deadly-infections-hospitals-can-lower-the-danger/whats-a-central-line/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">central line\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.consumerreports.org/health/doctors-hospitals/hospital-infection/deadly-infections-hospitals-can-lower-the-danger/whats-a-central-line/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">s\u003c/a>, which are catheters implanted in a vein near the heart of a patient to deliver needed fluids. In worst-case situations, they can deliver germs that trigger sepsis, or bodywide infections spread through the bloodstream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reviewers found that hospitals failed to report about one-fourth, or 150 out of 577 C. difficile infections. Among central-line infections, hospitals missed reporting more than a third, or 68 out of 180 verified infections.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For VRE, hospitals also missed about a quarter of the 149 reportable cases, and for C. Dif, hospitals missed nearly 10 percent of 2,338 reportable cases.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Underreporting was often a result of confusion about complex instructions on identifying which infections were caused by hospital practices.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yesterday, the department \u003ca href=\"http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/hai/pages/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">released updated data\u003c/a> detailing 2011 health care-associated infections throughout the state. \u003ca href=\"http://cdph.ca.gov/programs/hai/Pages/MyHospital-HAI.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An interactive map\u003c/a> shows the rates of infections at hospitals throughout the state but does not explain whether the numbers were double-checked by state authorities.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv>Dave Perrott, chief medical officer for the California Hospital Association, said a major component in improving reporting will be updated computer systems that keep data to pinpoint when, where and how infections appear.\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>Overall, he said the review helped clarify the definition of each hospital-acquired infection, meaning hospitals can identify a baseline of how many infections they’re seeing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I think benchmarking gives a chance to make improvements,” Perrott said. “It’s like when you ride a bike for the first time, you’re going to have training wheels, there’s going to be a few falls. As we go on it gets better.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California performed the review of infection reporting with federal stimulus funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While ongoing reviews are not expected, Rogers said the state recently got additional funding to review reports of surgical-site infections.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Julia Hallisy, a San Francisco dentist and president of the Empowered Patient Coalition, said the extent of the underreporting is troubling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“This shows there are issues with educating the hospitals, and it shows why surveillance is important,” said Hallisy, who said her daughter was disabled by a hospital-acquired infection.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lisa McGiffert, director of the Consumers Union \u003ca href=\"http://safepatientproject.org/\">Safe Patient Project\u003c/a>, said the infection reporting program in California is funded by fees levied on hospitals that should include money to continuously double-check the data.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If (hospitals are) not reporting accurate data, then this is a necessary part of the program,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Other states have also performed extensive reviews and found unreported infections. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hf/patientsafety/HFAI/2012HAIAnnualReport.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado authorities found\u003c/a> that 34 percent of central-line infections that should have been reported by hospitals were not, according to a state report.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Connecticut, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553%2810%2900660-7/abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">researchers concluded that\u003c/a> about half of the central-line infections that should have been reported were missed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>New York authorities routinely double-check the central-line reports by hospitals and \u003ca href=\"http://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/facilities/hospital/hospital_acquired_infections/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appear to have\u003c/a> a worse – but perhaps more accurate – rate of such infections compared the national average.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>McGiffert said the CDC has issued reports \u003ca href=\"http://www.advisory.com/Daily-Briefing/2012/04/20/Hospital-acquired-infection-rates-drop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">showing apparent national declines\u003c/a> in 2010 of central-line infections. However, she said the repeated findings of underreporting by states call for a closer look before conclusions are reached.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The CDC says the rates are going down significantly – let’s be sure that’s really happening,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Did the fire at Chevron’s Richmond oil refinery affect your health? The Health Services department of \u003ca href=\"http://cchealth.org/special/pdf/FAQ-Chevron-Fire.pdf\">Contra Costa County has posted answers \u003c/a>to frequently asked questions on the topic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It has also posted the \u003ca href=\"http://cchealth.org/groups/hazmat/pdf/0233_001.pdf\">Bay Area Air Quality Management District\u003c/a> report on toxins found in the air.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also Chevron has opened a help center for people affected by the fire.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here are the Contra Costa County FAQ’s:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>Frequently Asked Questions\u003cbr>\nRelated to the Chevron Fire on August 6, 2012\u003cbr>\n1. What are the health impacts from the refinery fire?\u003cbr>\nSmoke can cause throat and eye irritation, though it generally is not serious if the exposure is limited. These symptoms should resolve on their own after a few days for most people. Exposure to smoke can be more serious for people with pre-existing lung disease, such as asthma, and they may experience wheezing or have trouble breathing. As of August 8, more than 1,700 people have gone to the emergency room with nose, throat or eye irritation or respiratory issues, although none have been hospitalized.\u003c!--more-->\u003cbr>\n2. What chemicals were released into the air and how dangerous are they?\u003cbr>\nA variety of chemicals were released during the Chevron Richmond refinery fire. (See list of chemicals from each sample location.) Smoke particulates, which are what makes smoke black, were the major concern during this fire. Smoke particulates can irritate the throat, lungs and eyes particularly in those with pre-existing lung disease, such as asthma. Benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer, and other toxic chemicals can also be present in smoke. Test results from air samples that were taken by Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Response Team and staff from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) were analyzed by BAAQMD and show the level of benzene and other toxic chemicals was below harmful levels during the fire and poses no risk of cancer. We do not have good measurements of the smoke particulates that impacted the community.\u003cbr>\n3. Is it safe to eat fruits and vegetables from my garden?\u003cbr>\nYes, it’s safe. It’s always a good idea to wash fruits and vegetables before eating. If you live in an area that was affected by the refinery fire, you can wash fruits and vegetables from your garden with soap and a mild detergent (like liquid dish soap). Washing your fruits and vegetables will remove any particulates that might have been on the surface from smoke. You also can peel off the outer layer of lettuce or peel your fruit if you are concerned.\u003cbr>\n4. Is our water safe for drinking?\u003cbr>\nThe tap water in Richmond is one of the best waters in the country and it is safe for you to drink and to give to your pets. The ground water from local wells in Richmond should not be used for drinking by you or your pets.\u003cbr>\n5. What should I do if there is soot on my car, patio furniture or outdoor play structures?\u003cbr>\nIf there is residue on your car, patio furniture or outdoor play structure wash it with a mild detergent and water.\u003cbr>\n6. Why was shelter-in-place lifted if the air sample results aren’t in yet?\u003cbr>\nThe shelter-in-place was lifted because the fire at Chevron was under control and our hazardous materials monitors confirmed there was no ongoing exposure.\u003cbr>\n7. What should I do if I am having trouble breathing or have burning eyes and a sore throat?\u003cbr>\nPeople who are experiencing trouble breathing should seek medical attention. If you have burning eyes and a sore throat contact your health care provider.\u003cbr>\n8. Is there any assistance in paying for my medical expenses related to this incident?\u003cbr>\nContact Chevron for information regarding payment of medical expenses or claims. You can reach them at 510-242-2000 for general information or at 1-866-260-7881 for claim information.\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>And here’s the announcement from Chevron:\u003c/p>\n\u003cblockquote>\u003cp>Chevron will open a help center in Richmond on Friday, August 10 to assist residents who want to file claims related to the incident which occurred at the refinery this week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Help Center Location:\u003cbr>\nNevin Community Center\u003cbr>\n598 Nevin Avenue\u003cbr>\nRichmond, CA\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hours of operation:\u003cbr>\n9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday\u003cbr>\n8:00 a.m. to Noon, Saturday\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Live operators are also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for those wishing to file a claim by phone. The number is 866-260-7881.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have already filed a claim by phone, you do not need to visit the Help Center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We understand that individuals may be calling members of the community about making claims. These are not Chevron representatives; Chevron is not proactively contacting anyone regarding filing claims. There are only two ways a claim can be filed – by calling the above phone number or by visiting the help center located on Nevin Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The claims process has been set up through Crawford and Company, and we intend to compensate our neighbors for medical and property expenses incurred as a result of the incident.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those who call the claim line will be asked a series of questions about their claim, which will then be routed to adjusters. Adjusters are attempting to respond to all claims within three days. 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These symptoms should resolve on their own after a few days for most people. Exposure to smoke can be more serious for people with pre-existing lung disease, such as asthma, and they may experience wheezing or have trouble breathing. As of August 8, more than 1,700 people have gone to the emergency room with nose, throat or eye irritation or respiratory issues, although none have been hospitalized.\u003c!--more-->\u003cbr>\n2. What chemicals were released into the air and how dangerous are they?\u003cbr>\nA variety of chemicals were released during the Chevron Richmond refinery fire. (See list of chemicals from each sample location.) Smoke particulates, which are what makes smoke black, were the major concern during this fire. Smoke particulates can irritate the throat, lungs and eyes particularly in those with pre-existing lung disease, such as asthma. Benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer, and other toxic chemicals can also be present in smoke. Test results from air samples that were taken by Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Response Team and staff from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) were analyzed by BAAQMD and show the level of benzene and other toxic chemicals was below harmful levels during the fire and poses no risk of cancer. We do not have good measurements of the smoke particulates that impacted the community.\u003cbr>\n3. Is it safe to eat fruits and vegetables from my garden?\u003cbr>\nYes, it’s safe. It’s always a good idea to wash fruits and vegetables before eating. If you live in an area that was affected by the refinery fire, you can wash fruits and vegetables from your garden with soap and a mild detergent (like liquid dish soap). Washing your fruits and vegetables will remove any particulates that might have been on the surface from smoke. You also can peel off the outer layer of lettuce or peel your fruit if you are concerned.\u003cbr>\n4. Is our water safe for drinking?\u003cbr>\nThe tap water in Richmond is one of the best waters in the country and it is safe for you to drink and to give to your pets. The ground water from local wells in Richmond should not be used for drinking by you or your pets.\u003cbr>\n5. What should I do if there is soot on my car, patio furniture or outdoor play structures?\u003cbr>\nIf there is residue on your car, patio furniture or outdoor play structure wash it with a mild detergent and water.\u003cbr>\n6. Why was shelter-in-place lifted if the air sample results aren’t in yet?\u003cbr>\nThe shelter-in-place was lifted because the fire at Chevron was under control and our hazardous materials monitors confirmed there was no ongoing exposure.\u003cbr>\n7. What should I do if I am having trouble breathing or have burning eyes and a sore throat?\u003cbr>\nPeople who are experiencing trouble breathing should seek medical attention. If you have burning eyes and a sore throat contact your health care provider.\u003cbr>\n8. Is there any assistance in paying for my medical expenses related to this incident?\u003cbr>\nContact Chevron for information regarding payment of medical expenses or claims. 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The number is 866-260-7881.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have already filed a claim by phone, you do not need to visit the Help Center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We understand that individuals may be calling members of the community about making claims. These are not Chevron representatives; Chevron is not proactively contacting anyone regarding filing claims. There are only two ways a claim can be filed – by calling the above phone number or by visiting the help center located on Nevin Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The claims process has been set up through Crawford and Company, and we intend to compensate our neighbors for medical and property expenses incurred as a result of the incident.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those who call the claim line will be asked a series of questions about their claim, which will then be routed to adjusters. Adjusters are attempting to respond to all claims within three days. Chevron will strive to pay appropriate and reasonable claims, including out-of-pocket medical and property-damage expenses.\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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