The workplace safety agency cited the state-run hospital following a recent inspection, saying the vast majority of staff injuries are not being properly investigated. The hospital was previously cited in 2020 for similar issues.
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State hospital faces three citations over workplace violence, injuries
A complaint filed in March alleged employees and patients were involved in violent altercations multiple times a week, according to the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division
As Oregon State Hospital halts admissions due to coronavirus outbreak, staff shortage poses mounting challenges
Oregon State Hospital (Salem Reporter/file) Coronavirus cases at the Oregon State Hospital are rising quickly, as the number of infected patients doubled in the past week amid an outbreak in an admissions unit. The spike in cases has prompted the hospital to suspend admissions until Dec. 15. Hospital administrators have[Read More…]
