A Washington Post investigation revealed understaffing, violence, bullying, and neglect at Maryland’s maximum security psychiatric hospital. Why did problems persist so long? What now? We speak with reporter Katie Mettler. 

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After Post report, Md. health secretary says changes coming to mental hospital
How a ‘climate of chaos’ went unchecked at Maryland’s max-security psych hospital
Maryland state workers push Gov. Moore to spend more on workers, facilities - The Washington Post
Clifton T. Perkins CEO Scott Moran agrees to 6-month restraining order - The Washington Post
Clifton T. Perkins CEO Scott Moran on leave as staff allege he made threats - The Washington Post

A Washington Post investigation revealed understaffing, violence, bullying, and neglect at Maryland’s maximum security psychiatric hospital. Why did problems persist so long? What now? We speak with reporter Katie Mettler. 
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<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/10/16/perkins-mental-hospital-health-secretary-reforms/">After Post report, Md. health secretary says changes coming to mental hospital</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/10/15/perkins-maryland-mental-hospital/">How a ‘climate of chaos’ went unchecked at Maryland’s max-security psych hospital</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/10/09/maryland-workers-moore-hogan/">Maryland state workers push Gov. Moore to spend more on workers, facilities - The Washington Post</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/02/28/clifton-perkins-threats-restraining-order-hearing/?itid=ap_katiemettler">Clifton T. Perkins CEO Scott Moran agrees to 6-month restraining order - The Washington Post</a></li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/02/15/clifton-t-perkins-ceo-threats/">Clifton T. Perkins CEO Scott Moran on leave as staff allege he made threats - The Washington Post</a></li>
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