Comments

Never Again wrote on Oct 28, 2009 1:51 PM:

" Very true, Hatetosayit, but my problem was actually a broken bone. I'll say that again - THEY MISDIAGNOSED A BROKEN BONE. They didn't take any X-rays, despite my request that they do just that. They made it clear that they thought I was a druggie looking for a fix, and they intended to make me wait as long as possible before they gave it to me. The really horrible thing is, I told them that I don't and won't take painkillers (not even asprin) but they gave me a prescription for a strong narcotic anyhow. That's inexcusable. "




Hatetosayit wrote on Oct 22, 2009 8:16 PM:

" I've had some less than great experiences with the hospital, however, I think it is fair to acknowledge that medicine is not always cut and clear. Even the best doctors will tell you sometimes medicine is a guessing game. Different illnesses share the same symptoms. That being said, I still have issues with their billing. How come I can go to Bakersfield and have the same test ran without paying anything or much less? This not just billing for the ER...Its radiology...labworks... somehow it always ends up with massive debts for me. "




Ann wrote on Oct 21, 2009 9:47 PM:

" The operative word is 'maleign' only a few posters have used it. Primarily Area Republic, the various truths, and one other who posts under her real name elsewhere. Hello Barbara? How goes things? "




Ann wrote on Oct 21, 2009 9:33 PM:

" Peg, please email me at 'annkrv51@yahoo.com. This may be a dublicate message but, if so, slap me. "




Ann wrote on Oct 21, 2009 9:04 PM:

" Peg, I can't blame you if you do not trust emailing me, but please contact me at annkrv51@yahoo.com. I know something you may not and may want to know -- being involved with the Healthcare District and all. Many thanks, Peg. Please contact me. "




Hatetosayit wrote on Oct 18, 2009 8:10 PM:

" but I agree. For some reason, I can't understand I always owe money when I go to the hospital. My insurance company says its the hospital's billing practices, the hospital says it my insurance company. Last month my son needed an Ultrasound. The hospital wanted me to pay $270(my share they told me). I asked my doctor to send the paper work to Quest imaging... my out of pocket was couple of dollars. I've talked to other people with similar experiences. I sort of think they don't know how to properly bill. "




Peg wrote on Oct 15, 2009 8:27 AM:

" Ann, I'm with you! I don't know one member of the Auxiliary who would say "shut up for a change" with anger. I'm also convinced that this person is not a member because they obviously don't know the voting procedure (one vote) nor do they know the duties of the 1st VP (in name only). How sad. If you feel as strongly about your belefs as truth does, why hide behind made up names? Its a very ill person, this truth. "




Never Again wrote on Oct 14, 2009 10:29 AM:

" And no, I don't have unrealistic expectations of what my ER visit will be like. I worked in one of the state's busiest ERs for many years. There is a difference between "busy" and just being unprepared to handle the standard patient load. There is a difference between "overwhelmed" and just being accustomed to using that as an easy excuse for being apathetic. And there should be NO excuse for being nasty to patients. The assistant berated someone in the waiting room in front of me for coming in during their busy time. This "




Never Again wrote on Oct 14, 2009 10:22 AM:

" Yes, Mac, I did file the patient survey sheet. I also filed complaints with the state regarding the physician and the staff. The reality is, behavior like this only exists because the hospital environment allows it. If the CNA was reprimanded the first time she tried to chat up a nurse about a date while ignoring a patient, that behavior would either stop or the CNA should be fired. If a physician, even as an independent contractor, informed the hospital administration that he was often receiving charts without proper background information, that behavior would be "




Ann wrote on Oct 13, 2009 6:12 PM:

" Could it be that one of the posters to this comment is a reincarnation of the various truths? Perhaps Auxiliary? The "just shut up for a change!" was a tip-off. Do people really talk to each other like that? Woe, have mercy. "




Gail Korner wrote on Oct 11, 2009 2:14 PM:

" I am unhappy to read this letter and another one that appears here, also. There have been positive accounts of the Healthcare District, and it is too bad that there is so much in-fighting and harsh words spoken regarding the calamities that may or may not still exist there. The Hospital was one of the deal-breakers in our decision to purchase a home here in the KRV for retirement and to live as much as possible until that day comes. I will continue to wish it the best and hope that problems are resolved. "




Peg wrote on Oct 11, 2009 9:13 AM:

" Auxiliary, I have never told one member that their hard work is in vain....I am quite verbal in my appreciation. And, if you really are a member of the Auxiliary, better read your Bylaws and Policies....your posting was a violation and yes, it is my job as a Board member to "protect" the Auxiliary and enforce the rules. "




Mac wrote on Oct 11, 2009 12:01 AM:

" Never Again and Richard, I am sure after your deplorable experiences you filled out the blue patient survey sheet and detailed all you found wrong with your visit. Yes? "




Mac wrote on Oct 10, 2009 11:55 PM:

" I'd be interested to know what hospitals accept "usual and customary" as payment in full. Generally a straight insurance will pay 80% of usual and customary and everything outside of that is the patient's responsibility. Why do you think medical bankrupties among even fully insured people are rampant in this country? Blame the insurance companies who are more interested in profit than in your health, not the providers. "




Auxiliary wrote on Oct 10, 2009 12:15 PM:

" Peg, you do not control the voice of the "Auxiliary"....you are first VP in name only (your one vote) better curtail your thoughts regarding a very large bunch of volunteers who just don't need to be told their hard work is in vain! Just shut up for a change! "




Richard wrote on Oct 9, 2009 11:39 PM:

" Well I think I had a good tour of the facility, and got pretty well ripped off, while there in the Emergency facility, enough so that I will never, NEVER again call upon it even if I die first. Simply out if your not on wellfare or Medicare if your on private Insurance get hold of your savings, because they dont accept normal and customary rate!!!! "




Never Again wrote on Oct 9, 2009 5:47 PM:

" I've had the misfortune of needing this hospital's emergency services once, and it was deplorable. The staff was beyond rude, they had no concept of triage, and after asking my medical history the employee proceeded to chat with a nurse about a recent date without writing any information down. Her reason was "The doctor will ask again anyways." I was wildly misdiagnosed, given a medication which was totally inappropriate for both my actual condition and my diagnosed condition, and sent home in agony. This isn't the kind of care I want one penny of my tax dollars supporting. "




Peg 1st Vice President wrote on Oct 8, 2009 1:57 PM:

" I don't know who posted under "Auxiliary" but this comment is that of an individual and is not necessarily the opinion of the Kern Valley Hospital Auxiliary. "




KRVer wrote on Oct 8, 2009 1:55 PM:

" Sir, you are majorly in error. Your property taxes are a very minor and insignificant part of the hospital income. It really gets my goat when people make statements that are so inacurrate...why don't you take the time to do some research before you embarrass yourself with such wrong info. You also didn't mention how long ago your one visit to our hospital was...it makes a big difference. Also, our hospital IS A PUBLIC FACILITY! Geez man....your entire letter is full of lies! "




Auxiliary wrote on Oct 7, 2009 5:03 PM:

" Here's someone who needs a tour of the Hospital, and just maybe to view a list of those lives that have been saved at this "so called NOT NEEDED HOSPICE facility?!" "