During Federal Fiscal Year 2022, dLCV received a total of 410 Critical Incident Reports from facilities operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
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Virginia Continues to Unnecessarily Hospitalize Over 200 Virginians
DBHDS reports that as of the end of July 2022, 210 individuals were on the Extraordinary Barriers to Discharge List (EBL). Thirty-one (31) individuals on the EBL have an ID/DD diagnosis. Some of these individuals have been waiting, needlessly, for months or even years to return home.
Report on Critical Incidents in Virginia’s State Operated Mental Health Facilities
During Federal Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) , dLCV received a total of 468 Critical Incident Reports from facilities operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
Protecting and Advocating for Youth with Disabilities in Residential Facilities
How the disAbility Law Center of Virginia monitors and investigates Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities throughout the Commonwealth
Report on Critical Incidents in Virginia’s State Operated Facilities
While reporting compliance increased in FY 20, we still believe some facilities are under-reporting incidents.
Virginia Is Overpaying for State Hospital Beds!
DBHDS reports that as of November 30, 2020, 197 individuals were on the Extraordinary Barriers to Discharge List (EBL).
800 individuals receiving services from DBHDS programs tested positive for COVID-19.
In this report, we highlight trends of COVID-19 in licensed community programs.
Critical Incidents in Virginia’s State Operated Mental Health Facilities
In this report, we highlight the dangers of this situation and also urge better reporting practices from State Hospitals.
Trapped in State Hospitals While Infection Spreads?
Trapped in State Hospitals While Infection Spreads?
Central Virginia Training Center Closes
State of Stagnation – more than 200 hundred people are stuck in state hospitals, unable to leave when they are ready!
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