Investigation reveals violence, understaffing at Md. psych hospital

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 Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472