HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The union representing staff at Hawaii State Hospital says it is considering filing a grievance over unsafe conditions as overcrowding increases while staff resources fall.
Nearly 390 patients were in the mental health facility this weekend, according to sources. The hospital was built for about 300 patients.
Advocates say the overcrowding means dangerous people are still on the streets.
Union reports increased assaults
Randy Perreira of the Hawaii Government Employees Association said the situation has created an unsafe environment for workers…