Posted on October 31, 2017

HARTFORD, Conn. – State Representative Christie Carpino joined her legislative colleagues at the Legislative Office Building in October to call for a Public Hearing in response to the patient abuse scandal at the Whiting Forensic Institute and concerns raised about Connecticut Valley Hospital. In response, the Public Health Committee announced it will hold an Informational Forum on Monday, November 13, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 2C of the LOB regarding the operational practices and procedures of the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, Whiting Forensic Division of the Connecticut Valley Hospital. A public hearing will follow at 1:00 p.m.

“The allegations at issue truly embody inhumane treatment to very fragile individuals that are under our care. Patients in the State of Connecticut expect and deserve humane care. The abuse alleged has no place in today’s society and point to a toxic environment on campus,” said Carpino, a member of the Public Health Committee.