SALEM Ore. (KPTV) – The interim superintendent and Chief Medical Officer for the Oregon State Hospital has resigned, and Governor Tina Kotek has named an acting superintendent for the hospital, her office announced Friday night.
The move comes after an in-custody death was reported at the facility last month.
“Today, I directed Acting Director Kautz to make Dave Baden Acting Superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital after learning more details around a recent fatality,” Kotek said. “I have also directed the agency to make a 30-day plan to address issues related to patient care and safety, effective immediately. Patients and their families deserve a hospital that meets the highest possible standard of care.”…