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Tomah VA Report Shows Unsafe Practices.

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On the same day the second in command for the Veterans Administration visits

the Tomah VA, a first report on the medical center has come out…..Dan Deicher has details on that report.

 

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Based on a review of medical records of eighteen patients, the team found unsafe clinical practices at the Tomah VA in areas such as pain management and psychiatric care. The team also found that an apparent culture of fear at the facility compromised patient care and impacted staff satisfaction and morale. Several reasons why Congressman Ron Kind said the government had to get involved.

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A house committee will conduct thier own session at the Tomah VA later this month. Click the link below for the full report.

 

http://www.va.gov/opa/docs/MEMO_Summary_of_Phase_One_Clinical_Review_Findings_Tomah_WI.pdf

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