Refusal to Perform CPR on Elderly Woman Raises Questions about Policy

Glenwood Gardens in Bakersfield ,California is an independent living facility, not licensed by the state to provide medical treatment. Lorraine Bayless, 87 years old, collapsed in a dining room and someone called 911. The 911 dispatcher was trying to get someone at the facility to perform CPR on her until the EMTs arrived. To learn more about the dispatcher’s frantic, but unsuccessful attempts to get the woman help, click here……