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Dec 23, 2022

Report Shows Staff Missed Multiple Opportunities To Prevent Murder Of Patient At St. Elizabeths Hospital

Disability Rights DC says staff members should have been able to prevent a patient’s murder in March.

Jul 27, 2022

New Report Details Abuse And Neglect At Psychiatric Institute Of Washington

This is the second report Disability Rights DC issued on the hospital in just over a year.

Feb 19, 2021

MedStar Health Changes COVID-19 Protocols Following Disabilities Discrimination Complaint

Disability rights advocates say there is no law in the District mandating hospitals to allow support persons for those with disabilities.

Sep 16, 2020

New Report On St. Elizabeths Hospital Details Increased Use Of Restraint And Seclusion On Patients

“Widely used, abusive restraints and seclusions are far from respectful or dignified treatment,” reads the report from Disability Rights DC.

 
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