Governor Kotek has a new idea to fix Oregon State Hospital. But can it work?
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has introduced a new proposal aimed at addressing long-standing issues at the Oregon State Hospital, including overcrowding and staff turnover.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon State Hospital has had no shortage of problems over its many years in operation, from overcrowding to high rates of turnover and staff burnout; the state-run psychiatric facility mirrors many of the broader challenges facing both the criminal justice system and behavioral healthcare. Now, a new proposal from Oregon Governor [...]
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