More Action on Tap for California Prison Health Care
Staffing at state prison hospitals is drawing closer scrutiny from legislative committees as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) asks the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a recent appeals court ruling dealing with concerns about the quality of prison health care. Meanwhile, a new hospital facility has opened at San Quentin State Prison four months earlier than expected and $10 million under budget.Â
- "Lawmakers To Probe Prison Health Care Staffing" (Piller, Sacramento Bee, 12/23/09).
- "Schwarzenegger Makes Last Plea to U.S. Supreme Court in Prison Case" (Mintz, San Jose Mercury News, 12/23/09).
- "Court-Backed Receiver Muscles Through New San Quentin Prison Hospital, Scales Back Other Plans" (Thompson, AP/Los Angeles Times, 12/26/09). Â