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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.
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.
