Union Survey Faults Hospitals in 9 States for Flu Readiness

A survey by the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee found that hospitals in California and eight other states are not adequately prepared for an outbreak of H1N1 flu.  Union officials say the lack of preparation could compromise patients' health.

• "Hospitals in Nine States Jeopardize Patient Safety With Lack of H1N1 Readiness" (Clark, HealthLeaders Media, 8/27).