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San Francisco General staffing shortfalls spotlighted; DPH and HR outline hiring reforms
Summary
Nurses and clinicians testified to unsafe staffing and closed beds at San Francisco General Hospital while DPH and its HR director described a 13.4% vacancy rate and an action plan to speed hiring, expand exam capacity and target a 90‑day hiring cycle.
San Francisco General Hospital staffing shortages and patient‑safety concerns dominated the Budget & Finance Committee’s hearing on May 7 as clinicians described closed beds, missed breaks and repeated reliance on registry staff while Department of Public Health leaders said the department has budgeted FTEs but fallen behind in hiring.
Sue Curran, CEO at San Francisco General, said the hospital has a 13.4 percent vacancy rate (about 90 full‑time equivalent RNs) and that the hospital is using registry and part‑time staff to cover shifts. "Currently, right now, we have a 13.4% vacancy rate," Curran said, adding the hospital has budgeted for positions but struggled with recruitment and…
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