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BACKGROUND

I. Factual Background

On August 30, 2018, Laura Holloway presented to the emergency department at Sutter Solano Medical Center with complaints of “fever and generalized body aches.” Holloway had been experiencing “dental problems” for “several months . . . but ha[d] not been able to see a dentist” and was diagnosed with a “Dental infection/Tooth abscess” and “Severe sepsis secondary to dental abscess.” Holloway was admitted and given injectable hydromorphone (Dilaudid) to manage her pain. “Despite [receiving] broad spectrum antibiotics” to address the sepsis, Holloway “continued to have fevers and facial swelling.” Thus, the attending physician “asked for an oral surgery evaluation.” On September 2, 2018, Holloway was transferred to Alta Bates for evaluation and treatment by Daniel Nam, D.D.S., an oral maxillofacial surgery specialist, because there was no dentist available at Sutter Solano. On September 3, Jenna Dean, M.D., assumed care of Holloway at Alta Bates. In her progress notes, Dr. Dean indicated “dentistry to see [Holloway] today” and ordered a “panoramic jaw” X-ray. Around 11:45 a.m., Dr. Nam evaluated Holloway, who reported pain in her “upper right jaw and…