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.
Some Virginia mental hospitals have stopped taking new patients, amid staffing concerns and capacity issues
A state leader wrote the situation in Virginia was an immediate crisis. She cited 108 new hospital resignations and recent injuries to both staff and patients. Author: Alex Littlehales (WVEC) Updated: 7:16 PM EDT July 12, 2021
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. Williamsburg s Eastern State Hospital Virginia s largest behavioral health facility based on capacity size is among five state-run mental institutions stopping the admission of new patients for the time being.
In a letter sent to partners and providers last week, Commissioner Alison Land with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services detailed an immediate crisis for mental health crisis in Virginia.