About one-quarter of the Oregon State Hospital’s patients will be eligible to have in-person visits starting Monday.
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Oregon State Police investigating flow of harmful drugs to Oregon State Hospital patients
Two patients in Oregon’s state-run psychiatric hospital tested positive for drugs officials suspect arrived in the mail.
Marion judge embroiled in troubled mental health system struggles to protect public safety
Marion County Circuit Court Judge Audrey Broyles frequently has to decide between releasing mentally ill offenders or violating their rights by leaving them in jail. She says a federal order limiting how long people can stay at the Oregon State Hospital has created a public safety crisis.
Man charged with Highland school attack released after state hospital snafu
A man accused of attacking workers at a Salem elementary school spent months in the state’s mental institution before being sent back to jail under a federal order. Left with few options, a judge released him to get treatment in the community.
Federal regulators put Oregon State Hospital on notice after patient death
After a May patient death caused by a suspected fentanyl overdose, Oregon State Hospital is in immediate jeopardy of losing its eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Oregon State Hospital plans changes to prevent deaths like one in April
State hospital staff will check patients immediately upon arrival and ensure life-saving medical equipment is properly maintained, according to a plan submitted to federal regulators.
A federal report finds patient safety concerns and condom distribution at Oregon State Hospital
Federal inspectors found a variety of problems at the state psychiatric hospital, including shortcomings in security, failures to monitor patients and and no policy on condom distribution.
Oregon State Hospital superintendent announces her retirement
Oregon State Hospital Superintendent Dolly Matteucci will retire in March, creating a high-profile opening at the Oregon Health Authority.
Oregon State Hospital will submit corrective action plan after patient escape
The state psychiatric hospital in Salem could lose its ability to bill Medicare for services if it doesn’t correct security issues federal regulators identified during an inspection.
Oregon State Hospital will keep vehicle keys secure, add barriers to prevent escapes
Changes to the state hospital’s operations follow an order by federal officials to fix its transportation protocols so no more patients escape.
