forensic patients – AZ Dept. of Health Services Director's Blog

Movin’ on Up

By Will Humble|2012-06-22T12:52:50-07:00June 22nd, 2012|General|

Our Forensic Hospital transition team successfully transferred our forensic patients to the new facility this week. In all, 100 patients in 6 different units were moved into the new forensic hospital this week. Things were smooth because of careful planning and solid execution by nursing, IT, Operations, Campus Support & Safety, Rehab Services, Social Services, Psychology Services, Crothall Housekeeping and Facilities, [...]

Hospital Pass Reboot

By azdhs-admin|2017-02-10T09:51:34-07:00September 12th, 2011|Behavioral Health|

Back in June a resident of our Arizona Community Protection and Treatment Center (ACPTC) (one of our civilly committed sex offenders) escaped while he was on an approved pass to go to church. He was found by Tempe police later that day. Because of the security issues that the event raised, I asked the staff [...]