Becker's Healthcare April 3, 2025
Salem-based Oregon State Hospital has been placed in immediate jeopardy after another patient’s death, OregonLive reported April 2.
On March 18, a patient in seclusion fell and became unconscious, later dying. Investigators from both CMS and The Joint Commission filed reports on the incident and found issues with how often staff checked on patients in seclusion, the timeliness of emergency response and safety issues with the seclusion space itself.
As a result of the death, CMS placed the psychiatric facility in immediate jeopardy and The Joint Commission issued a preliminary denial of the hospital’s accreditation.
Oregon State Hospital has taken corrective actions,...
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