Healthcare Inspection Alleged Patient Abuse and Inadequate Community Nursing Home Program Oversight Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

OIG evaluated the validity of allegations that a patient was abused at a community nursing home and inadequate community nursing home oversight was provided by the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK. OIG did not substantiate the allegations of patient abuse or inadequate community nursing home oversight. OIG found that the patient was not abused. The patient received appropriate treatment while at the community nursing home. Additionally, the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center and Adult Protective Services thoroughly investigated the complaint and did not find evidence of abuse. OIG also found that the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center provided appropriate oversight to the community nursing home. OIG made no recommendations.