The state argues that it submitted the proper correction plans and that it “was denied a hearing” about its efforts to fix deficiences at the state psychiatric hospital in Augusta.
Riverview Psychiatric Center
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Fleeing patient returned to Riverview
A man with no connection to criminal charges was found Tuesday in Richmond and returned to the Augusta hospital.
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Augusta man who set fire in suicide attempt sent to Riverview
David Malia, who set the May 27 fire at 11 Cedar Court, was found not criminally responsible Tuesday in Kennebec County Superior Court.
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Riverview nurse recovering after attack
Nancy Austin, 68, of Augusta, says she plans to return to work, but in a different unit.
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Riverview specialists calmed patients after attack on nurse
The Acting Superintendent says the hospital is addressing first security, safety and patients’ rights, and now moving on to “the paper path that goes with those issues.”
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Riverview nurse hospitalized in attack by angry patient
Kennebec County jail has started the process to move Frank Stewart to the mental health treatment unit at Maine State Prison.
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Riverview adds ‘recovery’ to its sign
Officials say the change better reflects the mission of the hospital, but a lawmaker says the hospital faces bigger issues.
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Riverview’s recertification is months and millions away
With the center decertified, no federal money can be used and the state must pay back that which it has used
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Maine will be required to repay Riverview money
The state continued to draw federal money to operate the hospital even though Maine lost its standing with Medicaid due to patient safety standards.
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Legislators: State likely won’t recoup $475,000 paid to consultant
Lawmakers say Gov. LePage has told them there is no plan to get back any more money from a consulting firm that was found to have plagiarized reports about public assistance programs.