Officials said that they haven't determined if those deaths are tied to abuse or neglect. It also prompted what the governor described as a forensic review of the entire developmentally disabled waiver system, which is meant to offer an alternative to institutional care.įive more cases - including three in which individuals being cared for died - are under investigation. The case resulted in the state terminating contracts with four providers in the Albuquerque area.

Michelle Lujan Grisham, members of her cabinet and law enforcement officials gathered at the state Capitol to provide an update on ongoing investigations into an alleged abuse and neglect case involving a developmentally disabled person that was brought to the state's attention March 1. It also prompted what the governor described as a forensic review of the entire system, with more investigations underway.Īny caregivers who mistreat and abuse developmentally disabled or otherwise vulnerable people will be held accountable, New Mexico's governor and top health officials warned Monday. Michelle Lujan Grisham, members of her cabinet and law enforcement officials gathered Monday at the state Capitol to provide an update on ongoing investigations into an alleged abuse and neglect case involving a developmentally disabled person, which resulted in the state terminating contracts with four providers. New Mexico's governor and top health officials are warning caregivers who mistreat and abuse developmentally disabled or otherwise vulnerable people that the state will hold them accountable.

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