Oregon State Hospital Partners with Consulting Firm to Overhaul Safety and Patient Care After Federal Warnings
Salem, Ore. – The Oregon State Hospital has engaged a consulting firm to tackle various safety and operational issues, following incidents including three patient deaths, raising major concerns about the facility’s standards of care. In response, hospital officials have agreed to a contract with Chartis, a recognized healthcare consulting company, at a cost that could reach$1.7 million for an extended venture aimed at systemic improvement. The hospital, which provides psychiatric care to over 500 patients, …