In the last few months, we’ve seen employees at Montana State Hospital try to raise the alarm about the conditions at the facility in Warm Springs. It’s the only state-run psychiatric hospital in Montana and, according to the state, is amid a serious staffing shortage.

On this episode, Seaborn Larson talks about an inspection report that lays out how those conditions have affected patients, and in some cases, how violations of federal health rules have had fatal consequences.

In the last few months, we&rsquo;ve seen employees at Montana State Hospital try to raise the alarm about the conditions at the facility in Warm Springs. It&rsquo;s the only state-run psychiatric hospital in Montana and, according to the state, is amid a serious staffing shortage.
On this episode, Seaborn Larson talks about an inspection report that lays out how those conditions have affected patients, and in some cases, how violations of federal health rules have had fatal consequences.

Big Sky Lede, hosted by Thom Bridge, is a deep dive into the ways that government and politics drive the direction of Montana, from housing and health care, to cannabis legalization and public lands use.
Episodes explore the behind-the-scenes of policy making at the capital, and analyze the legislative sessions and players for key developments and controversies.
Guests include the movers and shakers of import on the Montana political scene. This podcast is from the reporters of the Montana State News Bureau in Helena, as well from reporters in our newsrooms across the state. 

Big Sky Lede, hosted by Thom Bridge, is a deep dive into the ways that government and politics drive the direction of Montana, from housing and health care, to cannabis legalization and public lands use. Episodes explore the behind-the-scenes of policy making at the capital, and analyze the legislative sessions and players for key developments and controversies. Guests include the movers and shakers of import on the Montana political scene. This podcast is from the reporters of the Montana State News Bureau in Helena,&nbsp;as well from&nbsp;reporters in our newsrooms across the state.&nbsp;

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