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DDS West Region: 24 people on emergency placement list; staffing and hospital discharge problems persist
Summary
The Department of Developmental Services' West Region reported 24 people on an emergency placement list and ongoing difficulties placing medically complex individuals as hospitals keep patients who are ready for discharge. Members urged advocacy for higher wages and flagged staffing shortages across programs.
Shannon, the region's director, told the committee the West Region currently has 24 people on its emergency placement list — individuals identified by the region's prep team as needing immediate placement — and staff are struggling to find appropriate community placements.
The director said hospitals around the state have expressed concern that medically ready patients remain in…
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