Summary
Those working in the mental health business in Clark County know the value of an inpatient facility for the most critically ill. When someone starts hearing voices because their minds are spinning too fast, the safest place for them is in a hospital.
Southwest Washington Medical Center has provided such inpatient care for the past 25 years. These services can be a lifesaver for a mentally ill person and their families a place where someone can be safe until things are sorted out. The medical center's 14-bed unit provides treatment for approximately 700 patients a year. Average length of stay is 7.1 days.See the full content of this document
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Marketplace: Care Isn't About Profits
Why is this a business column topic? Because providing this inpatient care is a money-loser for most hospitals, as ...
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