February 27 meeting info and report on progress in Kokua Council’s lawsuit against DOH

Report on status of Kokua Council’s legal action to require the Department of Health to post long term care inspection reports to their website

The state is violating public records law by blacking out too much information from nursing home inspection reports.—Civil Beat

We received a favorable ruling so far on one of the three counts of our complaint. For details, please see the Civil Beat report here.

Thanks to the generousity of Kokua Council donors, we will continue our arguments and get the reports posted so that families can make the best decisions when a loved one must be placed in a long term care facility.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR LUNCH

Monday, February 27, 2016

10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Miyama Main Hall, Harris United Methodist Church
Nuuanu Ave. and S. Vineyard Blvd.−Ample parking−driveway off Nuuanu Ave

Agenda:

10:30 Program: Open Board Meeting: No Formal Speaker: Discussion on Priority Legislation

Anyone interested may attend. Those who want to bring specific legislation to the attention of the Kokua Council Board are invited to participate. It is always helpful to have a short handout outlining the issue, the bill number, etc. For example, on February 27 we are likely to discuss the Death with Dignity proposals.

11:30 Luncheon (optional): Various Pizzas, Salad, and Dessert—$5.00 Donation

1:00 Adjourn

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