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Rail company defends 'disgraceful' Sunday disruption

Ongoing disruption of Sunday train services by Great Western Railway has led to significant passenger frustration and calls into question service reliability.
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Ontario advocates say more home care is solution to hallway medicine | CBC News

Home Care Ontario advocates for increased investment in home care to address staffing shortages and reduce pressure on hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Ontario missed interim target for providing hands-on care to long-term care residents | CBC News

Ontario missed its own legislated target for long-term care hours this past year, raising concerns about transparency and staffing shortages.

Ontario advocates say more home care is solution to hallway medicine | CBC News

Home Care Ontario advocates for increased investment in home care to address staffing shortages and reduce pressure on hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Ontario missed interim target for providing hands-on care to long-term care residents | CBC News

Ontario missed its own legislated target for long-term care hours this past year, raising concerns about transparency and staffing shortages.
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Christmas rail travel at risk as staff shortages and strikes loom

Travel plans during Christmas face disruption due to staff shortages and potential strikes by Avanti West Coast train managers.

U.S. Is Closing California Prison Plagued by Sexual Abuse

The Bureau of Prisons is closing an infamous women's prison in California due to extensive abuse and operational issues.

Notorious Dublin Women's Prison Is Being Shuttered For Good, Feds Say

FCI Dublin will permanently close due to staffing and infrastructure issues, not directly because of past abuse allegations.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: Knot Cutting It

Emma's poor performance leads to concerns about crew competency during emergencies.

Vermont department orders some workers back to the office - VTDigger

Vermont state employees ordered back to full-time office work with no clear remote work policy, despite high vacancy rates.
#healthcare

Revealed: Evidence clash on night Aoife Johnston died - conflicting reports given by senior UHL staff

Healthcare conflicts impede effective patient care and safety, as shown in the case of Aoife Johnston's death due to systemic failures.

Talks between health officials and unions tomorrow over Section 39 staff pay following care worker exchange with Simon Harris

There is a pay gap between Section 39 organisations and HSE, affecting care worker retention and service quality.

Revealed: Evidence clash on night Aoife Johnston died - conflicting reports given by senior UHL staff

Healthcare conflicts impede effective patient care and safety, as shown in the case of Aoife Johnston's death due to systemic failures.

Talks between health officials and unions tomorrow over Section 39 staff pay following care worker exchange with Simon Harris

There is a pay gap between Section 39 organisations and HSE, affecting care worker retention and service quality.
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Next government likely to face health service industrial action in new year, union leader warns

The dispute over purported HSE understaffing may escalate, risking strikes unless management changes their approach.

Here's What We Know About the Staff Layoffs and Temporary Closure of Jo's Modern Thai

Jo's Modern Thai faced a rapid decline due to staff resignations and operational issues, leading to its temporary closure for upgrades.

How Prop 34 Seems to Single Out One LA-Based Health Care Provider | KQED

Over 40,000 UC workers authorized a strike over staffing and bargaining issues.
Hurdles prevent many unhoused Californians from participating in elections.
Proposition 34 raises concerns as it appears to favor landlord interests.
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2 months ago

Acclaimed Oakland restaurant in turmoil as owner lays off staff

Kao Saelee faces backlash after laying off Jo's Modern Thai staff amid management turmoil following the resignation of its head chef.
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Burned out mental health workers in California are walking off the job

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California strike over heavy workloads and staffing shortages contributing to poor patient care.

Scottish ministers mismanaging NHS', say opposition, as huge hourly rates revealed

Scottish opposition leaders criticize NHS management due to excessive spending on temporary psychiatrists, calling for better recruitment and retention strategies.

Burned out mental health workers in California are walking off the job

Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in Southern California strike over heavy workloads and staffing shortages contributing to poor patient care.

Scottish ministers mismanaging NHS', say opposition, as huge hourly rates revealed

Scottish opposition leaders criticize NHS management due to excessive spending on temporary psychiatrists, calling for better recruitment and retention strategies.
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Covid money boosted Chicago's schools. Now it's gone, and the city is in crisis.

Chicago Public Schools faces a financial crisis after relying on one-time federal funding for staffing, now lacking a clear plan to maintain operations.

Starbucks order taking forever? Don't blame the barista

Starbucks is facing staffing shortages and equipment failures, impacting customer wait times and overall service quality.

Report highlights need for future airport audits - Austin Monitor

The Aviation Department is undertaking a major expansion while facing staffing shortages and operational risks.
#patient-care

Report into death of teenager Aoife Johnston in overcrowded A&E cost nearly 120,000, HSE reveals

University Hospital Limerick faces severe challenges this winter due to overcrowding and prolonged staffing issues impacting patient care.

'I look at my daughters and realise how lucky I am to have them' - UHL executive in tears over death of Aoife Johnston (16)

Understaffing and overcrowding at UHL impacted patient care.

Report into death of teenager Aoife Johnston in overcrowded A&E cost nearly 120,000, HSE reveals

University Hospital Limerick faces severe challenges this winter due to overcrowding and prolonged staffing issues impacting patient care.

'I look at my daughters and realise how lucky I am to have them' - UHL executive in tears over death of Aoife Johnston (16)

Understaffing and overcrowding at UHL impacted patient care.
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#bureau-of-prisons

Poor Health Care Underlines Array of Problems at Major Transit Point for Prisoners

Federal prison in Lewisburg, PA faces severe issues including poor health care, staffing shortages, and a toxic environment, impacting inmate safety and well-being.

Federal Officials Have Increased Staff in Recent Months at NY Jail Where Sean 'Diddy' Combs Is Held

The MDC Brooklyn requires urgent reforms due to dangerous conditions, staffing shortages, and judicial concerns.

Poor Health Care Underlines Array of Problems at Major Transit Point for Prisoners

Federal prison in Lewisburg, PA faces severe issues including poor health care, staffing shortages, and a toxic environment, impacting inmate safety and well-being.

Federal Officials Have Increased Staff in Recent Months at NY Jail Where Sean 'Diddy' Combs Is Held

The MDC Brooklyn requires urgent reforms due to dangerous conditions, staffing shortages, and judicial concerns.
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#public-safety

Time on hold for 911 in Toronto dropped this year but still falls far short of industry standard | CBC News

Despite a decrease in average wait times for 911 calls, Toronto still does not meet industry standards, highlighting ongoing staffing and budget challenges.

Antioch's embattled police force is slowly rebuilding. But it could take a year before it is fully staffed, chief says

Antioch Police Department struggles with staffing issues and seeks to rebuild under new leadership after scandals. Full operational recovery anticipated in one year.

Time on hold for 911 in Toronto dropped this year but still falls far short of industry standard | CBC News

Despite a decrease in average wait times for 911 calls, Toronto still does not meet industry standards, highlighting ongoing staffing and budget challenges.

Antioch's embattled police force is slowly rebuilding. But it could take a year before it is fully staffed, chief says

Antioch Police Department struggles with staffing issues and seeks to rebuild under new leadership after scandals. Full operational recovery anticipated in one year.
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An air traffic controller was found asleep under a blanket mid-shift at one of the world's top airports

Staffing shortages and excessive night shifts led to an air traffic controller being found asleep on duty, raising serious safety concerns.

Park Service staff numbers 'deteriorating' as Calif. park's popularity soars

National parks face significant staffing shortages as visitation increases, risking visitor safety and resource management.

NY cannabis regulator hasn't increased staff months after blistering review lead to Hochul 'overhaul'

The cannabis regulator in New York has made no progress in staff increases despite promises of an overhaul from Governor Hochul.

UK airport strikes: everything you need to know

The ongoing travel strikes at UK airports are primarily due to enforced changes in staff rotas and employee dissatisfaction over working conditions.
#prison-conditions

Ministers 'ignoring serious concerns over violence and staffing at HMP Wandsworth' - new report

HMP Wandsworth faces severe issues like violence, low staffing, and inhumane conditions, neglected by ministers, according to a recent report.

Squalid Wandsworth Prison has 'worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth faces critical overcrowding and violence, characterized by inhumane conditions and insufficient staffing.

Ministers 'ignoring serious concerns over violence and staffing at HMP Wandsworth' - new report

HMP Wandsworth faces severe issues like violence, low staffing, and inhumane conditions, neglected by ministers, according to a recent report.

Squalid Wandsworth Prison has 'worst year in memory'

HMP Wandsworth faces critical overcrowding and violence, characterized by inhumane conditions and insufficient staffing.
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The Bromley preschool where 'children's safety is jeopardised'

Angelface Preschool received an inadequate rating from Ofsted due to poor safeguarding measures, staffing challenges, and lack of high expectations for children's learning.

New call for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign: Here's why

Calls for Oakland Mayor's resignation by the Oakland Police Officers' Association.

GP surgery that suffered 'significant staffing issues' told it must improve

Willow Tree Family Doctors in Stag Lane rated 'requires improvement' by CQC due to staffing issues.
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8 months ago

In nick of time, L.A. County adds staff to keep juvenile halls open. Many are skeptical it'll last

L.A. County avoided juvenile hall shutdown by addressing staffing issues.

Bring on the AI nurses, says process automation firm founder

AI integration in healthcare is being explored to enhance patient experience and alleviate staffing issues.
Starting with low-risk areas like patient-facing chats can help introduce AI into healthcare settings.
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Nine months after opening, L.A. County's newest juvenile hall under fire from regulators

The Los Angeles County officials may have to close a third troubled juvenile hall following persistent problems and failure to comply with state regulations.
The county had reopened Los Padrinos juvenile hall to appease regulators, but now it is at risk of being shut down due to safety and staffing issues.

L.A. County has 2 months to fix problems in juvenile hall - or get everyone out. Again

Los Angeles County must find new placement for over 300 young people unless improvements are made at juvenile facilities
The county has two months to fix issues or remove all individuals from the facilities

Nine months after opening, L.A. County's newest juvenile hall under fire from regulators

The Los Angeles County officials may have to close a third troubled juvenile hall following persistent problems and failure to comply with state regulations.
The county had reopened Los Padrinos juvenile hall to appease regulators, but now it is at risk of being shut down due to safety and staffing issues.

L.A. County has 2 months to fix problems in juvenile hall - or get everyone out. Again

Los Angeles County must find new placement for over 300 young people unless improvements are made at juvenile facilities
The county has two months to fix issues or remove all individuals from the facilities
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