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. 

Links:
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. 
Links:
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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>
</ul>

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On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!
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