RICHMOND, Va. — A new report from the Office of the State Inspector General found significant problems with how Virginia’s state-run behavioral health facilities investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of patients.
The report identified “poor-quality investigations” that could result in critical aspects of abuse or neglect allegations being overlooked or handled inappropriately, putting patients at risk and undermining trust in the system.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services operates 12 behavioral health facilities around the state, including Hiram Davis Medical Center and Central State Hospital in Petersburg…