20% of Oregon State Hospital Nurses On Leave As Staffing Shortage Intensifies
“I think morale is very low,” said recent retiree Roberta O’Dell. “I’ve seen a lot of changes at that hospital, and these are not good.”
Jayati Ramakrishnan
Oregon State Hospital Grapples With COVID-19, Staff Shortages
Nearly 60 employees have become infected since the pandemic began, with 11 patients testing positive since October.
Oregon State Hospital Reports First Positive COVID Test For Patient
State hospital spokeswoman Rebeka Gipson-King said the patient has been quarantined, as have the 19 other patients who live in the same unit.
