VA has a ‘broken culture’ regarding patient safety, watchdog warns
By Leo Shane III
Oct 27, 12:15 PM
A federal watchdog on Wednesday blasted the “broken culture” at the Veterans Health Administration in regards to patient safety and said major reforms are needed to protect the lives of vulnerable individuals who rely on the medical system.
“Despite employing hundreds of thousands of qualified and dedicated clinical and support staff, some leaders across various levels of VHA do not consistently ensure the safety of the veterans they serve,” said Dr. Julie Kroviak, Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Healthcare Inspections at the Veterans Affairs Inspector General’s office, said during testimony before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
“Changes to VHA patient safety are necessary and overdue. But they are impossible without the dedication of strong leaders who recognize that a cultural transformation is required to support meaningful and sustainable change.”
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/10/27/va-has-a-broken-culture-regarding-patient-safety-watchdog-warns/
