Over my career ive got answers like the parking here is good or we can do better than that. This is one fits almost of the u. S. Economy and competition just seems to be at the wrong level and patients are frustrated. Another reason i wrote the book is that doctors are getting crushed right now. They have got declining medicare payments. They have got increasing overhead, hospitals have more expenses. Malpractice rates are going up. The burnout rate is 46 and doctors are getting crushed right now and i just felt like we needed a voice out there and its okay to talk to the general public. Host so you make the point that medical mistakes for the third leading cause of death in the United States. That is a shocking figure. Can you talk a little bit about that . Guest it was shocking even for me as someone interested in the skill and quality to put it in that way. Medical mistakes. We kill as many people from medical mistakes as we do from Car Accidents and other three, four and five cause
It helps to amplify the writers sense of being a part of the larger story which is very important. It is a whole sense of the literary tradition. So there is this rich ground that is here already and then the Writers Institute comes in and becomes a begin debate could begin beacon and resources nothing else and the rest of that sounds too high but it becomes something that feeds the whole system. It gives fuel, fuel to the fire of peoples imaginations and its very rewarding to see that, to encounter that and to see people in the writing workshops to catch fire with their own creativity because the have been given stuff to work with. Theyve been challenged by excellence. Tell us about the reasons you decided to write the book and your findings. Two main drivers that led me to write the book. Number one, patients tell me when they come to the hospital they feel like theyre walking in blind theres this giant system they dont know how to evaluate. And when i ask my patients, why did you ch
Absolutely, if you clean your hot water heater out regularly you can use that for showering, drinking and bathing as well what other things do people need to have arent their home. It is important to have extra every day items buy a couple extra cans of can food that you can eat without any preparation. Here is a giant can of green giant canned corn. And this, a manual can opener, your electric can opener will not be working not only to have one but to know where to find it in your kitchen. Yes. So in addition to canned goods, we are going to have fresh food and you have to preserve that and i know that we have an ice chest. Having an ice chest on hand is really important because your refrigerator will not be working right away. It is important to have somebody else that can store cold foods so something that you might be able to take with you if you have to leave your home. And here, this is my very own personal emergency supply box for my house. I hope that you have an alternative on
Come to corona heights, located in the heart of this district. It offers a spectacular view of the downtown skyline, the bay bridge, and the east bay. The park is one of the best kept secrets. Unlike twin peaks, it is hardly ever crowded. On any given day, you will run into a few locals. Hop on a 37 bus to get there with that any parking worries. Locals can bring their dogs to run with other dogs. There is also grass for small dogs. It is a great place. It is a wonderful place for the city to provide these kind of parks. The dog owners appreciate it. Take time to notice the wildflowers on the grassland. And keep your head on the lookout for hawks and other bird life. Take your camera and be prepared to review the city in a way you will not forget. It is prominent with beautiful formations that are perfect to watch the sunrise from the east over the bay. This is another one of our great look out. We are at Mount Davidson. It has the highest point of elevation in San Francisco, 928 feet.
Transportation authority board. Thank you very much, that is seconded. And this objective will be provided to all the Board Members and will be on the agenda for the public to view as well. And then well close session to look at that as the full ta, but thats going to our next full ta meeting, which is on november 26. Okay . So we can take that motion without objection . Very good. Thank you. I want to again, thank our new executive director for her work on developing the performance objectives and look forward to our next chat with you. Next item please. Item number four, information item. New items for introduction. Seeing none. Going to public comment, and seeing none, well close public comment. Public comment . , item five. Public comment is open and well close it. Our last item. Item six is adjournment. We are adjourned. Thank you. Presentation. clapping welcome to the newly revitalized Federal Building at the United Nations plaza as the new home of the recreational headquarters.