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Court-Appointed Expert Spotlights Community Role In Oregon State Hospital Problems

The expert's report will spawn legislation aimed at pressuring counties to house discharged state hospital patients in community based programs.

Feb 2, 2022
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COVID-19 Outbreak Strikes Oregon State Hospital

The facility has halted admissions for at least a week after 61 people test positive.

Jan 6, 2022
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New Contempt Ruling Lodged Against Oregon State Hospital

A Tillamook County Judge rejected the state’s reasoning for why it won’t admit defendants deemed “guilty except for insanity,” leading to unconstitutional jail stays.

Nov 23, 2021
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Lawmakers In Salem Consider Behavioral Health System’s Needs

The system faces immediate needs to retain workers during the pandemic amid long-term plans that may transform it.

Nov 18, 2021
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Injunction Against State Hospital Could Have Far-Reaching Implications

A federal judge opens new legal can of worms for State Hospital, ruling the facility must admit guilty-except-for-insanity defendants despite objections.

Nov 15, 2021
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OHA Director Floats $33.5 Million Plan To Bolster State Hospital Hiring

The Oregon Health Authority wants to hire 359 new employees at Oregon State Hospital starting in March to combat its worrisome staffing shortage.

Nov 11, 2021
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Understaffed State Psychiatric Facilities Leave Mental Health Patients In Limbo

The shortage of beds at Oregon State Hospital reflects a national trend linked to staffing deficits that are cramping services in the public mental health system.

Oct 26, 2021

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Judge Increases Fines, Pressure On Oregon State Hospital

Judge Nan Waller ordered the state to pay $2,500 per day, per person as long as two people wait in jail for admission to the hospital.

Oct 26, 2021

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New Concerns About Racism, Transphobia Raised With Oregon State Hospital Leadership

The Hospital’s Advisory Board is seeking answers from Superintendent Dolly Matteucci after staff revealed details about the treatment of a Black patient and a transgender patient.

Oct 20, 2021
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