Data Show High Rates of ED Deaths in Sacramento County
A Sacramento Bee analysis of data from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development found that 27 out of every 10,000 Sacramento County emergency department patients died during the last three years, compared with a statewide average of 17 patients. However, area doctors say the state's data cannot be used to compare hospitals fairly because some hospitals track deaths differently, fail to report mortalities or see healthier patients.
- "Investigative Report: Deaths in ERs Sparking Concern" (Peyton Dahlberg/Reese, Sacramento Bee, 8/31).