Governor Glenn Youngkin hosted a public event on January 13 at the Patrick Henry Building to recognize major accomplishments delivered under Executive Order 52, “Strengthening Oversight of Virginia’s Nursing Homes,” and to honor the state employees whose work rebuilt critical oversight systems serving Virginia’s most vulnerable seniors. The event marks a significant milestone in the Commonwealth’s ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, modernize operations, and increase transparency across Virginia’s nearly 300 nursing homes. Following the event, leaders from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will begin a statewide media tour to share progress with communities across Virginia about the reforms underway. Since the signing of Executive Order 52 in August 2025, the Commonwealth has delivered measurable improvements within VDH’s Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC), strengthening oversight capacity and modernizing how concerns are received, tracked, and addressed.