Anaheim Global Hospital’s suspension lifted, ambulances can now transport patients to the facility.

Ambulances have resumed patient transports to Anaheim Global Medical Center following the recent lifting of a suspension by Orange County health officials. The county’s Health Care Agency had previously revoked the hospital’s designation as an emergency receiving center in May, although the specific reasons for this action were not disclosed. Officials representing the hospital indicated that the suspension stemmed from a late payment of a state-operated fee necessary for laboratory services.

In a notification issued on Friday, July 10, county health officials informed local 911 emergency crews that Anaheim Global had been reinstated as capable of receiving ambulance patients. Despite the suspension, the hospital continued to operate and accept walk-in patients during this period. During the temporary suspension, at least three other hospitals in the vicinity were available to handle patients who would have otherwise been transported to Anaheim Global.

Anaheim Global Medical Center is part of a broader network of healthcare facilities operated by KPC Health, which is headquartered in Corona, California. This network includes several other “Global” brand hospitals such as Chapman Global in Orange, South Coast Global, Orange County Global in Santa Ana, as well as facilities in Hemet, Menifee, and Victor Valley.

Daniel Knell, regional CEO of KPC Health, expressed satisfaction over the hospital’s reinstatement, highlighting its role as a critical access point for high-quality medical care. He noted that the hospital’s emergency receiving designation had been restored, allowing it to immediately resume ambulance transports.

However, the county’s restrictions affecting Orange County Global Medical Center remain unchanged. A ban on transporting 911 stroke patients to this facility is still in place. In November, the county revoked Orange County Global’s status as one of the region’s nine designated stroke neurology receiving centers, citing concerns over subpar medical care. This decision followed a temporary ban initiated four months prior. Nevertheless, the hospital continues to provide care for stroke patients on a walk-in basis.

KPC Health is currently engaged in discussions with county officials to work toward reinstating Orange County Global as a stroke neurology receiving center. Knell pointed out that the hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Stroke Gold Plus award for its stroke program for two consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to quality care.

As developments unfold in these matters, local patients and families are encouraged to stay informed about the status of their healthcare options in the region.