Patient denied leaving care center for hospital, Springfield MO


A patient at Springfield Skilled Care Center is attempting to leave to go to the hospital, but the center's staff are refusing to let her go. The patient informed staff of her wish to go to the hospital but did not tell them she had contacted the police.
Audio|Source: Springfield Police and Fire, Greene County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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122. Go ahead. 122, we'll be able to start you to this.
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Check well-being at Springfield Skilled Care Center, near West Grand St.
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308, the caller says that she's trying to leave to go to the hospital, but the staff's refusing.
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She has told the staff she wants to go to the hospital, but not that she called us.
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I don't know if the call takers attempted to contact the facility yet, but I can advise you as soon as I know that.
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Yeah, we can get a hold of staff. I appreciate it.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Grand St, Springfield, MO 65802
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