mental health facilities

Seclusion is a protocol used in hospital settings when a patient is displaying unsafe behaviors. Many organizations, including US healthcare accrediting body The Joint Commission, say that it should be used as a “last resort” - but at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, rates of patient seclusion are among the highest in the nation.

Missouri mental health officials are hoping a possible state bonding package could permit construction of a new facility at the Fulton State Hospital.The…

Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation that could provide relief for state employees working long hours at high-security mental health facilities.The…