Monday, March 17, 2008

Lauren's CAPRA Letter

February 26, 2008

Mr.
Walter George
Chief Human Resources Officer
Palomar Pomerado Hospital
15615 Pomerado Road
Poway, CA 92064

RE: Public Records Act Request

Dear Mr. George,

Pursuant to my rights under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.), I ask to obtain a copy of the following, which I understand to be held by your agency: the disciplinary action records of doctors, nurses and orderlies at your institution since the year 2000 and forward. The information disclosed should include the name of the offender, date of the action taken, the nature of the offense, the amount of the fine issued, and whether or not the offender’s license was revoked as a result.

I ask for a determination on this request within 10 days of your receipt of it, and an even prompter reply if you can make that determination without having to review the record[s] in question.

If you determine that some but not all of the information is exempt from disclosure and that you intend to withhold it, I ask that you redact it for the time being and make the rest available as requested. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any or all of the information is exempt and will not be disclosed.

If I can provide any clarification that will help expedite your attention to my request, please contact me at the email address or phone number provided below. To help encourage a speedy determination, I would likewise be happy to discuss my request your legal advisor at any time.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Lauren Ruef
Student Journalist
San Diego, CA 92106

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