A Public Servant Forever wrote on March 24, 2008 10:23 PM: The Legislative Meeting held today was a recognition for change in our State. Trust me, as a patient advocate; first and foremost, I want to see major improvements in the quality of care and treatment of patients in the State of Nevada. Although others may be prompted to leave our state because of these events, I plan to stay, and I plan to do my part to work towards initiating these improvements set forth by the meeting today. Thank you to Theresa, for speaking out on the dedication and character of Lisa Jones. Those of us who really knew her truly understand that the experience, working knowledge, and “integrity” that Lisa Jones brought to the Bureau is irreplaceable. I now know and understand that many people are angry and saddened by these events, and my heart feels for you. But, we have a road ahead of us, to making quality improvements in our state, in terms of healthcare, and we can never, never forget these events. Your voices are heard, and we must continue to work together as “one” to always respect and cherish the sanctity of life.

p wrote on March 07, 2008 06:12 AM: My thouhts and prayers are with the patients and families.I totally condemn the clinics practices.

Let's not do ethnic bashing as not all the doctors from india are bad. it is worth noting that the source of hepatitis contamination is from only one patient and this patient was under the care of DR. Carrol(along with Dr. desai and others) and he should have taken utmost precautions had he known that the clinic he partially owns had been participating in bad policy. So please folks, try to identify that only few doctors, nurses were involved here and we will ask the authorities to take imediate action. Please dont blame all the doctors and nurses from usa or other country.

Most of the doctors and nurses are committed to the noble proffession and will uphold the oath.

It seems some other clinics not owned by indians were engaged n similar practice, so there could be other explanation for hep-c outbreak other than this infamous syrenge-reuse theory.
Let us hold our horses untill all the facts come out, I hope the public health officials dont keep patients panick by giving premature information to cover their defficiancy like not inspecting the facility for 7 years.

I hope the media and lawyers take this issue in non biassed manner.

Incredulous wrote on March 06, 2008 02:58 PM: Sheila Leslie is one of the dimmest bulbs in the Legislature if she thinks inspecting ambulatory surgical centers once every three years is enough to keep them on the straight and narrow.

G wrote on March 06, 2008 12:18 PM: hopefully any over billing they were doing for syringes/tubing/etc comes out too and the insurers will be after them.

Carl Brunson wrote on March 06, 2008 07:41 AM: All any investigating agency has to do is research the purchising records for syringes, compare that to number of patient procedures. DO THE MATH