Hiram W. Davis Medical Center
State and Community Planning and Consensus Team
On August 9, 2024, DBHDS announced the beginning of the process to close Hiram W. Davis Medical Center.
Click here to view the DBDHS press release.
Planning and Consensus Team
Virginia Code requires DBHDS to establish a planning team when any restructuring involves an existing state hospital.
This planning and consensus team:
- Ensures comprehensive input.
- Requires community education, implementation of community services, staffing transition strategies, and discharge plans.
- Ensures consideration for sustainability, funding, and resolution of concerns related to the closure of the hospital.
- Requires plans to be provided to the Governor and the JCHC to review and make recommendations.
- Plan requires final approval from the Governor and General Assembly.
Upcoming Meetings
Supporting Patients Subcommittee, December 12th, 2024, 1pm
Community Services Subcommittee, December 16th, 2024, 10:30am
Supporting Staff Subcommittee, December 17th, 2024, 9:30am
Past Meeting Materials
Planning Team Meeting- October 16, 2024
Contact Information
For more information, or to submit public comment for an upcoming meeting, please address communications to hdmcplanningteam@dbhds.virginia.gov.