EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland is being ordered to make changes to the way it treats mentally ill patients who are “boarded” in its emergency room.
The Seattle Times first reported the decision from The Joint Commission, which is a federal organization that provides the accreditation required for hospitals to receive Medicare and Medicaid payments.
It’s the latest development in Washington’s shortage of psychiatric facilities, which is resulting in involuntary detainments in…
EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland is being ordered to make changes to the way it treats mentally ill patients who are “boarded” in its emergency room.
The Seattle Times first reported the decision from The Joint Commission, which is a federal organization that provides the accreditation required for hospitals to receive Medicare and Medicaid payments.
It’s the latest development in Washington’s shortage of psychiatric facilities, which is resulting in involuntary detainments in…