Hospitalists at St. Vincent vote to ratify new contract with Providence

Hospitalists at Providence St. Vincent have ratified a new contract with Providence Oregon after extensive negotiations, yet they will continue to strike in solidarity with the nurses at St. Vincent. The contract approval follows a year of bargaining and aims to enhance staffing safety and quality of care. Despite the new agreement, tensions remain as nurses continue their picket line until a resolution is reached.

Vancouver hospital sued after family pulls life support on wrong patient

A Vancouver hospital is facing a civil lawsuit after a family mistakenly pulled life support from the wrong patient due to a case of mistaken identity. This incident, involving PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, has prompted a state investigation by the Washington Department of Health, uncovering serious lapses in patient identification protocols. The lawsuit highlights the emotional distress suffered by both families involved in this tragic mix-up.