2020 was hardly started before the first death of the year of a teenager detained in a residential setting happened.
At Shodair Children’s Hospital a tragedy occured when 15-year-old girl which name has not been released to the public died and the authorities suspected suicide. She has since been identified asAngel Lynn Rolph-Jackson.
It was the second known death at the facility as a girl died in traffic after an escape attempt in June 2019.
Some hospitals prioritize profit over the welfare of patients. Investigation conducted by the authorities blame understaffing and lack of monitoring instructions as the cause of the tragedy.
It is impossible to imagine how the relatives and friends who believed that she was safe in a hospital setting must feel.
It was an unnecessary tragedy. May she find peace where she is now.
Sources
- Report: Insufficient staffing and training contributed to death at Shodair (Montana Free Press)
- Report: Shodair Hospital had multiple patient escapes before July 15 death (8 KPAX - Missoula & Western Montana)
- State's report says staffing shortage, burnout and training issues played role in Shodair patient death (KTVH)
- In Memory Of Angel Lynn Rolph-Jackson, age 15, of Helena (Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home)
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