Comments on: SVMC Needs Moral Overhaul, Vote for Pandyas

By: Sandia Schley BSN RN CNOR CRNFA

Sandia Schley BSN RN CNOR CRNFA — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:36:05 +0000

I want to express my thanks to Kim Pope for speaking up, and eloquently describing conditions within the SVMC Surgical Services department. I happen to disagree with her about the Pandya’s, but her well stated professional assessment of the ‘Culture of the Institution” is Spot On. Kim initially was a skilled asset to the department, but I felt a disconnect is in her expectations of the staff and facility.
Before I arrived, same as Kim, as a contract travel worker, I researched the area and the community. Based on well documented facts, I knew things would generally be be sub-par at this facility. It is not reasonable to expect a Center of Excellence in a place that does not have running water in 1000 households. Porterville cannot educate or retain enough of the local population to provide basic staffing for the facility. What I found in Porterville however- were joyful, helpful, kind, friendly people. No-one was very interested when I mentioned national patient safety initiatives, or California State labor laws. But they all made sure I was safe, had enough to eat, and a way home if I needed it. That human spirit is why I chose to buy a home and re-locate to Porterville. After a while, I got a staff job, and did the best I could to help the surgical team provide safe patient care to my new neighbors and friends. I worked to fix the things I could, and demonstrate professionalism, and good practice.
After a while, I was injured on broken equipment, and Surgical Services leadership, using the Work Comp method, ensured I too would never work at SVMC again. My home is in Zone 1, so maybe they have not seen the last of me! …LOL.

What I saw with the father-daughter dynamic in the workplace was pretty basic. The child has a good education, but not much practical experience. The parent wants to help her succeed and has the experience derived from a long practice, including some mistakes, but his education is from 30 years ago. They each desire to do no harm, and fix something but there are two strong willed, determined people wanting to go together to the same place, on different roads. There were several times when I saw personal issues arise, which SHOULD , and would have been strictly professional conversations – IF the two parties were not a Father – Daughter.

Because the two Pandyas could not completely set aside their personal relationship and take appropriate professional actions, – I saw some things I wish I had not seen.

Bad outcomes are a fact of life. Every practitioner finds themselves with a situation that does not follow the plan. We cannot attack people for that – we will have no Medical Staff left – but there are ways, called Best Practices, to reduce the risks of problems. When the Staff is afraid of getting fired by the power complex, no-one cares about a Best Practice. Not having an anonymous reporting hot-line is SO….. 2005. This is an easy fix which SVMC Administration should make immediately.
Citizens shouting “Murderer!! “is not helpful or productive. Neither is bringing Trump. I highly encourage people like Yesenia Contreras *Girl!! YOU represent the citizens of this area* to get involved, run for the board, take action… to protect this community treasure.
You, and your neighbors, family and friends can make this hospital safe, beautiful and available for all.

By: Wesley Penn

Wesley Penn — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:32:24 +0000

In reply to John Mauch.

John,

I’m afraid you are trying to make a baseless emotional appeal here, by lumping the Pandya’s with Trump. What evidence do you have to show that the Pandyas are “Trump-loving”?

By: Kuldeep Jagpal MD

Kuldeep Jagpal MD — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 04:32:34 +0000

This is sad what Some people are doing to the community. We are going to stand to all the disinformation just one Family is doing. The sad part is they are destroying themselves and maligning the Hospital, doctors and the community. We should stand up to this bullies for that the whole Hospital , doctors , staff and the community has to stand to gather. Almost 20 yrs they have destroyed reputations of hundred of peoples since I have known them. We can not be silent spectators then we are also complaisant.

By: Kuldeep Jagpal MD

Kuldeep Jagpal MD — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 04:14:42 +0000

Kim you should expose all the people including me with evidence. We will help you with process. The allegations you are making are serious and grievous. If you are not just doing this to help Pandyas to win a election you should come forward we all will help you to get to the bottom of the truth.

By: Kuldeep Jagpal MD

Kuldeep Jagpal MD — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 03:50:12 +0000

You can vote for Pandyas before that you should help person like Kim and report all the accusation She is making. You are more interested in voting Then helping kim with all the accusation She is making. Voting is immaterial We as a Community should help her so that the people who were harassing or intimating should be brought to justice. The phone calls all the threats and intimidation. I personally feel for her and here we are more interested whom we are going to vote for her.

By: My final thoughts, and why I'm voting for Dr. Pandya

My final thoughts, and why I'm voting for Dr. Pandya — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 01:56:05 +0000

After carefully reading this article and the comments and a lot of thought, I have decided to cast my vote for Dr. Pandya tomorrow.

Kim – my heart goes out to you and your grandmother. We’re living in an extremely polarized country where bullying is so rampant and acceptable. It needs to stop, and it can only be done when citizens like us care for and protect each other, and take responsibility to stop it.

I want to thank you for showing the cottage to speak up and write this article. I’m sorry that you had to go through all these hardships, but please know that you your community and fellow citizens are with you. After reading your fervent appeal, I feel it would be immoral for anyone not to support the Pandyas and give them a chance to bring accountability and civility back into our hospital system.

I will vote for Dr. Pandya tomorrow.

By: Kuldeep Jagpal MD

Kuldeep Jagpal MD — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:16:19 +0000

Kim I am glad about your article. Almost whole town and the hospital knows the truth. My Mom said always be graceful in long term if you are righteous you will win. It has exposed some ugly truths about some individuals who are out to destroy our hospital and the the community,

By: Kuldeep Jagpal MD

Kuldeep Jagpal MD — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:22:37 +0000

Kim you will have my full cooperation. Also to bring witness where I told you to change your story. I was interviewed by multiple agencies . The only thing they were perplexed was I should up within two minutes of after paging me. They doubted that. After checking Camera they did believe me. Always had so much respect for you. In my life always did best to my abilities. For your information I was a director here from 2000 to 2003. They wanted a new group here. After six weeks I left the Anesthesia department fell apart. Because of multiple request and hundred of phone calls it took me six years to come back and take back the contract . There are multiple hospitals where they want me.. I get so much of love and respect in this Hospital that I ready to work for free. SVDH is like home and all the employees are my family..

By: Kuldeep Jagpal MD.

Kuldeep Jagpal MD. — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:59:50 +0000

Kim I would like to have full investigations regarding all the treats made against you and your family and your mother. I feel for you . We are ready to hire investigating agency to get bottom of that. I am all the way with you.no body should suffer from intimidation or threats from anybody or we will pay for the investigation. Also i feel should report this to law enforcement immediately.

By: K L S

K L S — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:38:03 +0000

In reply to It all makes sense now.

I am sorry to inform you, but even Bindusagar Reddy supports Trump. He too has been a staunch Republican all his adult life. Reddy, Jagpal, and Pandyas all support Trump. I’ve heard all of them talk politics at our Indian get togethers over the years.

It’s disappointing, and is one of the reasons I’m considering sitting out the hospital elections altogether. We don’t seem to have any good choices.