RD334 - Office of the Inspector General for Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Semiannual Report April 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009

  • Published: 2009
  • Author: Office of the Inspector General for Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
  • Enabling Authority: Code of Virginia - § 37.2-425

Executive Summary:
The Office of the Inspector General for Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (OIG) is pleased to submit this semiannual report of activities for the period ending on September 30, 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 April 1, 2009 through September 30, 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 three facilities operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and carried out six investigations of specific complaints or critical incidents. Five of these investigations were at DBHDS 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.