White House abandons plan to cut nursing home inspections
Washington report says the Clinton administration quickly discarded a proposal to narrow nursing home inspections after consumer groups and state officials criticized the idea. Health officials say the plan was not reviewed by the White House or HHS Secretary Shalala. Critics warn streamlined reviews could risk elder safety by skipping key checks on medication handling and care standards.
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New Orleans river pilot testifies on ship loss of control
The Bright Field pilot Ted Davisson testified at a National Transportation Safety Board inquiry that the Chinese crew gave no urgent response as the Liberian freighter lost power and struck the Riverwalk mall near the French Quarter injuring 116. He said he ordered anchors and full power astern but received little or no reply. The hearing also explores language barriers and crew awareness as the ship barreled toward the Riverwalk and Creole Queen boat.
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