Oregon State Hospital Out Of Immediate Jeopardy Status
(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon State Hospital is no longer in immediate jeopardy status. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services cited issues related to hourly checks of patient location and wellness. The hospital implemented a new directive for procedures that would solve the problem. The investigation was related to the unexpected death of a patient in May. CMS will detail deficiencies and the hospital will need to develop an action plan.



