Adverse events draw $775K in fines at nine CA hospitals

February 12, 2026

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The most recent round of administrative penalties for hospital deficiencies constituting immediate jeopardy includes two patient falls resulting in deaths, a wrong-site surgery, and a retained surgical object.

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