In the language of state agencies, it’s “loss of custody.” In the vernacular of medical staff, it’s being “street-ed.” Both refer to when an emergency medical department is unable to stop a patient deemed a threat to themselves or others from leaving the facility before receiving proper treatment. Whatever you call it, in Virginia, it’s happening more frequently. Data obtained from the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services shows the number of loss of custody events has nearly tripled since 2020, with 139 statewide for fiscal year 2022. In addition, last year 460 people under a temporary detention...Article LinkSupport the show