Auditor finds county health department still has not finished two facilities fixes

Harbor-UCLA and Olive View have yet to complete equipment inventories flagged in a 2024 audit of hospital facilities upkeep.

Board of Supervisors· posted Jun 10Report

County hospitals are still working through changes meant to keep medical equipment inspected and maintained on schedule. The Auditor-Controller found the Department of Health Services fully carried out three of five remaining recommendations, with the equipment inventory step planned for completion by December 31, 2026.

What happens next

Remaining recommendations tracked in the outstanding audit list submitted biannually to the Audit Committee until the department self-certifies implementation. · Dec 31

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

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