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Steven Burton, 55
by Dan Nguyen, ProPublica - November 20, 2008 11:43 am EST
’)This story can be found on the web at the following address:
http://www.propublica.org/feature/audio-slideshow-steve-burton/
Links
ProPublica's first story on PSI was co-published in the Los Angeles Times.
Two stories detailing problems at PSI's Riveredge Hospital in Illinois were co-published in the Chicago Tribune.
- As Executive Promises Transparency, State Probes a Death, by Christina Jewett, Feb. 26, 2009
- Psychiatric Hospital Pledged Change, But Some Problems Persist, by Christina Jewett, Feb. 26, 2009
- Where Things Stand: Troubles With Private Mental Hospital Conglomerate, by Christina Jewett and Robin Fields, Dec. 31, 2008
- Psychiatric Care’s Peril and Profits, by Christina Jewett and Robin Fields, Nov. 22, 2008
Map: Problems at PSI Facilities
This interactive map shows the range of deficiencies and reported problems at PSI facilities nationwide
Map: The Growth of PSI
This interactive map charts the company's acquisitions over time
Mario Vidaurre, 41
Died after a struggle with a West Oaks staffer. Video of detective interview with staffer.
Steven Burton, 55
Failed to receive adequate doctor's care at Sierra Vista Hospital. Audio slideshow of 911 call
Crystal Marshall, 17
Died of a rare blood disorder after Cumberland Hospital delayed calling 911
Alan Chambers, 42
Asphyxiated himself at West Oaks Hospital
- Notification of Intent to Revoke License of Whisper Ridge of Charlottesville, VA (PDF), Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services
- Facility report describing patient assault on Jan 14, 2006 (PDF), Whisper Ridge
- Police officers’ account of the same incident (PDF), Charlottesville Police Department
- State report of patient assault on Jan. 14, 2006 (PDF), Virginia DMHMRSAS
- Report on deficiencies at Sierra Vista Hospital, including Steven Burton's death (PDF), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Proposal to revoke the license of Manatee Palms Youth Services in Bradenton, Fla. (PDF), State of Florida
- Order annulling the threat to revoke Manatee Palms's License, after the facility and the state settle (PDF), State of Florida
- Report on excessive force at Manatee Adolescent Treatment Services in Bradenton, Fla. (PDF), Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Inspector General
- Grand jury report about the Florida Institute for Girls, which was operated by PSI subsidiary Premier Behavioral Solutions (PDF), West Palm Beach County
- Report on Sierra Vista Hospital's violations of federal anti-patient dumping laws (PDF), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Reports of an incident of a 12-year-old sexually assaulting a 5-year-old at Brynn Marr Hospital Part 1 (PDF) Part 2 (PDF), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Reports of medical errors affecting juvenile patients at Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh, NC Part 1 (PDF) and Part 2 (PDF), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Report on Cypress Creek suicide attempt (PDF), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Investigator's statement on suicide attempt at Cypress Creek (PDF), Texas Department of Health and Human Services
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