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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BRYAN M. VANCE/OPB

Oregon State Hospital Authorizes Up To $1.2 Million For Patient Care

The money is earmarked to pay for 30 members of the National Guard to serve meals and care for patients at its Salem campus this summer.

Jun 28, 2021

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Oregon Health Authority Budget Slated To Grow By $3 Billion

Lawmakers have dedicated extra money to cover a demand for Medicaid and there's new money for behavioral health care, an area that's been neglected for years.

Jun 24, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital Advisory Board Says It Was Excluded From National Guard Decision

The board, which makes recommendations on patient safety and care, says it has questions about staffing levels and the role of the National Guard.

Jun 9, 2021

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Oregon State Hospital Crisis Extends Beyond Pandemic

Critics say the administration has failed to address long-term problems and listen to what staff have to say.

Jun 7, 2021

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Patient Sues Oregon State Hospital Over Alleged Sexual Abuse

In its response, the Salem-based facility acknowledged it investigated and substantiated a sexual abuse claim tied to the patient.

Jun 7, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital Makes It Through Weekend With Volunteers

A spokeswoman said this was the first time since January that employees didn't have to work overtime to staff all shifts because 24 managers and employees volunteered to work.

Jun 3, 2021

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State Hospital Shifts Managers To Nursing Work To Cope

Oregon State Hospital leaders have still received no response on deploying the National Guard to aid with a staffing crisis, but the Oregon Office of Emergency Management is seeking civilians to help.

Jun 1, 2021

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Situation Dire At Oregon State Hospital, National Guard Asked To Help Staffing

Activating the National Guard was the final step in a five-stage crisis staffing plan hospital administrators developed last fall after a COVID outbreak on the hospital campus left more employees unable to work.

May 28, 2021