EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 61, NO. 37
August 22, 2024
San Bernardino County Nurses Report 125 Unsafe Incidents in 2024 at ARMC as Result of Chronic Staffing Shortages
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County Clerical Error Disqualifies Five City Council Candidates from November Ballot
Stacey Medina, RN in the labor and delivery unit at ARMC speaking to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on August 6, 2024 during public comment.
By Manny Sandoval
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egistered nurses working for San Bernardino County spoke out during public comment at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, August 6, voicing urgent concerns over severe patient safety issues stemming from chronic short staffing. Over the past six months, nurses at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) have reported more than 125 incidents of unsafe patient care due to a lack of sufficient staff. The nurses, repre-
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Nearly five dozen ARMC nurses outside of the San Bernardino County Government Center in support of a stronger contract that focuses on recruitment and retention.
sented by the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU), are demanding immediate action to address these issues, citing the county’s failure to recruit and retain nursing talent. “This is unacceptable,” said Diana Lucatero, a registered nurse in ARMC’s medical intensive care unit. “We must stand behind our hospital’s mission statement and make the necessary changes to provide our community with a hospital that
focuses on maintaining the highest standards in patient care. The safety of our patients needs to be the top priority.” Currently, more than 300 nursing positions remain vacant at ARMC, highlighting what the nurses call a crisis in care that is driving many to leave the profession. They are demanding a new contract as their current agreement, which expires in October 2024, does not adequately address the County Nurses cont. on next pg.
Urgent Call for Sponsors to Support San Bernardino High’s Mr. and Miss Cardinal City, Empower Future Leaders
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Mr. Cardinal City getting crowned in September 2023.
By Manny Sandoval
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he highly anticipated Mr. and Miss Cardinal City pageant is set to take center stage on Saturday, September 21, 2024, and San Bernardino High School (SBHS) is calling on local businesses and individuals to step forward and sponsor this iconic event. The annual pageant, which will take place at Indian Springs High School, promises to be more than just a night of glitz and glamour—it's
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SBHS Staffer and Cardinal City Coordinator Jaime Rios (center) with the “court” last year.
an opportunity to spotlight the leadership, community service, and academic excellence of SBHS students. Behind the scenes, contestants will spend countless hours honing their skills and giving back to the community before they grace the stage. From rigorous practice sessions for the opening number to performing hundreds of hours of community service, the participants embody the spirit of San Bernardino. On pageant night, one young
man and one young woman will be crowned Mr. and Miss Cardinal City, representing the school and community for a full year of service, with the support of their court. This remarkable initiative is the vision of Jaime Rios, a dedicated SBHS staff member of over 21 years, who sought to bring positive attention to the school and the broader San Bernardino area. His goal? To Cardinal City cont. on next pg.