Recent reports made public show that VA facilities have lower ratings than privately owned nursing homes. Patients are more likely to suffer from bed sores and pain at. VA facility than a nursing home. Patients are also more likely to be overmedicated on antipsychotic drugs.
“It’s more than disturbing,” said the loved one of a patient, who believes his father was one of many veterans overmedicated at the VA. “But it is consistent with what appears to be an ingrained culture (top to bottom) of not being accountable, and instead they hit the 'easy' button and cry 'fake news' and make excuses to justify poor results.” For more, read the story.
