CMS Clears Oregon State Hospital From Immediate Jeopardy Status -07/30/24

July 30, 2024

Media Contact: Amber Shoebridge
amber.shoebridge@oha.oregon.gov
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CMS Clears Oregon State Hospital from Immediate Jeopardy Status

(Salem, OR)_Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has informed Oregon State Hospital (OSH) administration that the hospital is no longer in immediate jeopardy status. 

Surveyors had cited issues related to hourly checks of patient location and wellness. The hospital instituted an administrative directive that updated procedures for completing and documenting viability checks. 

This is still an active survey process. The investigation is related to the unexpected death of a patient in May 2024. The next step will be the delivery of an official CMS statement of deficiencies.     

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