Officials place Oregon State Hospital in immediate jeopardy status
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon State Hospital was placed in immediate jeopardy status Thursday after multiple issues were discovered relating to hourly checks of patient location and wellness, Oregon Health Authority announced.
OHA says the hospital is initiating a directive that “specifies updated procedures for completing and documenting viability checks.”
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“We know that patients find viability checks disruptive of their sleep,” said OSH Interim Superintendent and Chief Medical Officer, Sara Walker, M.D. “We hope to find a technology solution that will be less intrusive. It is our responsibility to ensure the safety of our patients day and night.”
OSH plans to submit a jeopardy removal plan next week. If the plan receives preliminary approval, it will allow a surveyor to conduct another unannounced visit to the hospital to review if the new procedures were properly implemented.
The hospital will be taken out of immediate jeopardy staus if the review is successful. If it fails, however, OSH might not be eligible to receive federal Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement for services, according to OHA.
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