Kaiser Strike Highlights State’s Mental Healthcare Crisis
August 19, 2022
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Summary
Kaiser Permanente mental health workers across Northern California went on strike this week, calling for an increase in staffing. They say that crushing workloads are causing delays in care and endangering patients. Kaiser says it is the strike that is hurting patients, and points to a nationwide shortage of clinicians. In this hour of Forum we’ll get the latest on the negotiations and the growing demand for mental health services.
(If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the 988 suicide hotline. For Kaiser members seeking help accessing care, the California Department of Managed Care Help Center is available at 1-888-466-2219 or www.HealthHelp.ca.gov. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital.)
Guests:
Jocelyn Wiener, Health and Mental Health reporter, CalMatters
Ilana Marcucci-Morris, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Kaiser
Naomi Johnson, Associate Clinical Social Worker, Kaiser
Scott Wiener, California state senator, representing San Francisco
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