Press Releases
04/07/2020
DMHAS Releases Aggregate Data of Laboratory Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in DMHAS Facilities
Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) today released aggregate data of the reported number of laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 identified in patients within its state-operated inpatient facilities and staff employed throughout the DMHAS system.
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Laboratory Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 |
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Patients |
Staff |
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Connecticut Valley Hospital |
7 |
4 |
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Whiting Forensic Hospital |
6 |
8 |
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Capitol Regional Mental Health Center |
0 |
1 |
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Connecticut Mental Health Center |
0 |
1 |
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River Valley Services |
0 |
0 |
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Southeast Mental Health Authority |
0 |
0 |
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Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System |
0 |
1 |
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Western Connecticut Mental Health Network |
0 |
1 |
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Total: |
13 |
16 |
DMHAS has taken significant steps to protect clients and staff from COVID-19 throughout the DMHAS system. These include:
- Identifying spaces in all state-operated facilities to be used for the isolation of patients with COVID-19;
- Distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) including n95 masks, surgical masks, gowns, gloves and hand sanitizer to all state-operated facilities;
- Developing quarantine and isolation protocols for patients and staff that have been reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Health;
- Adjusting outpatient services while promoting social distancing including telephone check-ins and closing wellness centers and social clubs;
- Restricting visitors from DMHAS facilities;
- Conducting health screenings of all individuals who enter DMHAS facilities, including staff and clients;
- Approving nearly 1,100 employees for telework to promote social distancing and minimize exposure to clients and staff at DMHAS facilities; and,
- Directing staff who are symptomatic or have been in close contact with individuals suspected of or having COVID-19 to stay home and self-quarantine to prevent infecting clients and other staff.
For more information, visit the DMHAS COVID-19 Response webpage at https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS-COVID-19.
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