"The settlement includes a $500,000 fine, and a promise by NewYork-Presbyterian to pay a $10,000 penalty for any future violations of the settlement terms, which include new protocols for evaluating patients."
"Too many New Yorkers experiencing mental health crises have been met with inadequate care when they need help most. Mental health care is necessary medical care, and hospitals have a legal and moral obligation to treat these crises with urgency and compassion."
"The hospital was committed to continuous improvement for our patients and the communities we serve."
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has agreed to reforms after an investigation revealed inadequate supervision of patients in mental health emergencies. The settlement includes a $500,000 fine and a $10,000 penalty for future violations. New protocols will enhance patient evaluations and monitoring to prevent unauthorized departures. Attorney General Letitia James emphasized the importance of urgent mental health care. The hospital's commitment to improvement is highlighted, particularly at its Brooklyn Methodist campus, amid growing public concern over mental health treatment policies.
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