“Recent reports of contaminated instruments, unsupervised medical procedures and adverse conditions at a Philadelphia long-term care facility erode faith in the VA health care system,” said Michael O’Rourke of the VFW. “We believe that having information easily available to patients and stakeholders renews the emphasis on quality, accountability and sound health care procedures provided by all staff in every VA facility.”
Carl Blake of Paralyzed Veterans of America said requiring VA to publish redacted medical quality assurance records on its website “will provide users of the VA a better understanding of the successes or failures of the VA in the quality of care they provide to our veterans.”
“This may encourage greater efforts on the part of VA employees, staff and leaders to ensure the best care is provided while ensuring openness,” Blake said.
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