Patients ‘accidentally’ secluded, staff concerns ignored: Federal report details failures at Oregon State Hospital

OHA uncovers latest report highlighting issues at Oregon's psychiatric hospital

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon State Hospital has less than two months to prove it is now in compliance with federal standards and maintain its Medicare agreement. The state’s public health leaders have uncovered a survey they conducted at the Salem behavioral health facility on Apr. 29. According to the 247-page document, investigators found OSH “was not in substantial compliance” with several regulations related to its governing body, patient …

Citing privacy, Oregon State Hospital redacts reported failures that led to patient death

Anonymous staff at the hospital said they have been coached on what not to say to inspectors in the past.

Patients ‘accidentally’ secluded, staff concerns ignored: Federal report details failures at Oregon State Hospital

An investigation of the Oregon State Hospital by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released Wednesday revealed significant problems with patient care, staff training and hospital policies.