Patient Safety

Articles regarding hospital safety standards, medical outcomes, and patient protection measures.

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Kaweah Health Celebrates First Class of Nurses Graduating Under New Partnership

Local program helps cut unfilled nursing roles from 25% to 7% since 2021

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 29, 2026

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Doctors and therapists report dozens of emergencies, while tech firms face lawsuits and add safety features

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 26, 2026

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Comprehensive study of hundreds of thousands of participants finds no link between common pain reliever and autism or ADHD

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 17, 2026

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Local officials allege state negligence at Autumn Oaks facility despite 53 complaints over five years

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 13, 2026

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Nearly 15,000 nurses walk out at major hospitals as Governor Hochul declares state of emergency

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 12, 2026

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State regulators cite the Visalia hospital for patient care lapses including a death and medical equipment errors

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 12, 2026

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Board to review facility status after 40 citations and resident relocations

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 9, 2026

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U.S. News & World Report recognizes local hospital for excellence in birth services and newborn care

By Staff, The Visalia Chronicle·January 7, 2026