After a 20-month investigation a federal report slams the Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middleton – citing failures across the board. The report cites inadequate documentation concerning the use of restraints, a failure to reduce the number of suicides, and inappropriate treatments on patients. The report was conducted by the civil rights branch of the Justice Department.

On Friday, workers represented by the health care division of the Service Employees International Union gathered near the mental health facility and
called on Connecticut Governor, Jodi Rell, to address issues of short staffing and poor training standards. The union alleges that workers are often are forced to work overtime to make up for short staffing, are impacted by a high rate of on-the-job injuries, and are under-trained. A second rally is planned for Wednesday. The state has one month to respond to the report or it could face a lawsuit from the Justice Department.