IOWA CITY &#8212 University of Iowa Hospitals didn’t have proper procedures in place when a mentally impaired patient disappeared for two days earlier this summer, according to a report released by government inspectors.

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals conducted an investigation for the federal government after a patient disappeared after being discharged on June 9. The patient was found 800 miles away two days later, according to the report.

“Hospitals are not supposed to lose track of patients,” said David Werning, a spokesman for the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals.

According to the report, University Hospitals did not have procedures in place to properly discharge patients or continually monitor patients’ vital signs. The report was made public by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

According to hospital officials, corrective action has been taken since the June 13 investigation. The action taken includes requiring staff to notify referring institutions when a patient is ready for discharge and arranging for transportation for the patient.

Hospital spokesman Tom Moore said that the improper discharge was an isolated incident.