Cumberland Hospital in Sydney is implementing independent oversight and enhanced security measures following a series of patient abscondings, including two cases linked to fatal incidents. Mental health minister Rose Jackson announced the addition of two security guards, increasing onsite personnel to six, amid concerns about the facility’s safety and staffing issues. A review will also assess the state mental health act and prioritize the underfunding of community mental health services.
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