Dignity Health: Dignity hospital faces scrutiny over morgue backlog

Carmichael, Calif.-based Mercy San Juan Medical Center is under scrutiny after numerous deceased patients were transported to an off-site morgue without next of kin being notified, Medpage Today reported March 25. The issue has spanned the last three years, according to statements of deficiencies from CMS and lawsuits filed by patients' families. They found the [...] The post Dignity hospital faces scrutiny over morgue backlog appeared first on Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis.