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Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Faces Closure Amid Safety Crisis

4/11/2025

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Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Maryland is on the brink of closure as the Joint Commission has preliminarily denied its accreditation, citing alarming conditions. With staffing shortages and safety concerns mounting, lawmakers and unions are raising their voices in protest. The Maryland Department of Health is urgently stepping in to resolve these critical issues and keep the facility running.

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Story summary

Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Maryland is on the brink of closure as the Joint Commission has preliminarily denied its accreditation, citing alarming conditions. With staffing shortages and safety concerns mounting, lawmakers and unions are raising their voices in protest. The Maryland Department of Health is urgently stepping in to resolve these critical issues and keep the facility running.