Staffing crisis forces 5 Virginia mental hospitals to temporarily close
Following an uptick in injuries to staff members and patients inside state-run mental hospitals in Virginia since July 1, five of the eight hospitals temporarily closed on Friday.
and last updated 2021-07-12 18:16:45-04
DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. Following an uptick in injuries to staff members and patients inside state-run mental hospitals in Virginia since July 1, five of the eight hospitals temporarily closed on Friday.
Since the beginning of the month, 63 injuries have been reported.
Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County is currently at its capacity, with all 166 beds occupied. They were one of the five hospitals to have admissions temporarily halted.