RD135 - Office of the Inspector General for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services Semiannual Report October 1, 2008 – March 31, 2009

  • Published: 2009
  • Author: Office of the Inspector General for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services
  • Enabling Authority: Code of Virginia - § 37.2-425

Executive Summary:
The Office of the Inspector General for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (OIG) is pleased to submit this semiannual report of activities for the period ending on March 31, 2009. This report is issued in accordance with the provisions of Va. Code §37.2-425, which specifies that the OIG report on the significant issues related to the administration of the publicly funded services system.

This semiannual report outlines the accomplishments of the OIG from October 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. Information regarding the inspections and investigations that have been conducted at state facilities and licensed community programs is included as well as summaries of OIG monitoring and review activities.

During the past six months the OIG completed inspections at 10 facilities operated by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation & Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS) and carried out three investigations of specific complaints or critical incidents. Two of these investigations were at DMHMRSAS facilities and one at a college counseling center. Six reports were completed during this reporting period. A summary of these efforts is provided in this semiannual report.