“Blatant Disregard” for Safety at the Department of Veterans Affairs Nursing Home in Brockton
Staff members of the Department of Veterans Affairs assisted living facility in Brockton, Massachusetts, have been rated as some of the nation’s worst. A recent investigation reports multiple accounts of “blatant” disregard for patient safety and basic care standards, such as:
- Sleeping staff members (including nurses, aides, etc.)
- Failure to provide clear, potable water at night
- Failing to check on veterans/residents regularly enough
- Failure to fill oxygen tanks as often as necessary
- Failure to properly clean and sanitize areas soiled by bodily fluids
- Failure to adequately address veterans’ known mental health concerns
The investigation was initiated after a whistleblower (Licensed practical nurse Patricia Labossiere) came forward to report the unacceptably poor care being administered to veterans. During the investigation the Office of Special Counsel mandated that the VA Office of Medical Inspector conduct a thorough investigation of the claims that veterans at Brockton are (according to special counsel Henry Kerner) “routinely receiving substandard care.”
Class Action Attorneys in the Inland Empire
At McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP, we are a powerhouse law firm committed to providing small-firm service and attention for all our clients. If your loved one has been harmed through the negligent, careless practices of a VA nursing home or other assisted living facility, we are here to help you make things right through fair compensation and appropriate penalties. We may also be able to help you determine whether it would be helpful in your case to establish a class action lawsuit.
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