I, too, would propose an amendment to section 22VAC40-73-130. Reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

C. A facility will lose their license if found to retaliate against residents who report abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

D. Require a telephone in each facility to allow residents to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

E. Require tri-annually unannounced welfare checks to facilities with more than 15 residents where buildings are inspected, and residents can report issues to an agent.

I also believe that these amendments would aid in keeping facilities up to par and allowing disenfranchised residents to maintain their quality of life in these facilities as I agree that the conditions in Petersburg justify this.