University of Vermont Medical Center being investigated over staffing reports
The state of Vermont has authorized an investigation into staffing reports at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
The investigation follows a complaint about whether the hospital is complying with state law regarding the rights of hospitalized patients.
The Department for Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living received approval to investigate the complaint from the Vermont Department of Health, according to a letter from March 3. The nurses union at the hospital was involved in the complaint.
The director of the Division of Licensing and Protection was out of the office Wednesday, and staff did not confirm the investigation. The Department of Health said Vermont law prevents it from confirming details of investigations or whether they are happening.
Read more: https://vtdigger.org/2017/03/16/uvm-medical-center-investigated-staffing-reports/