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VDH addresses JLARC findings, drinking‑water response and nursing‑home oversight requests
Summary
Virginia Department of Health leadership told the subcommittee they agree with 31 JLARC recommendations to strengthen financial and operational controls, described recent drinking‑water emergency responses, and asked for fee increases and intermediate‑sanction authority to improve nursing‑home inspections and enforcement.
Dr. Shelton and other Virginia Department of Health (VDH) officials briefed the subcommittee on agency progress addressing a JLARC review, drinking‑water incidents in Richmond and Henrico, and the state of nursing‑home oversight.
“Despite these challenges, the great work of public health has continued throughout the Commonwealth,” Dr. Shelton said, noting VDH’s hiring progress and operational changes to address JLARC recommendations.
Key takeaways
- JLARC recommendations and agency response: The November JLARC report identified 31…
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