VA removes vets from facility after finding veteran dead for 4 days

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs investigation also found other issues at the California Villa home


Federal officials pulled veterans from a Van Nuys (Calif.) assisted living home after finding that the facility had reported a social worker visiting a veteran who had been dead for four days, according to an article on the Military.com website.

The  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs investigation also found other issues at the California Villa home. A bedbug infestation and other problems were alleged.

The California Department of Social Services had sought to revoke California Villa's license in 2017.

The state agency found that staff did not adequately clean feces from the furniture.

Read the article.



August 19, 2019


Topic Area: Industry News


Recent Posts

Wider View: Planning LED Upgrades Across a Healthcare Portfolio

Upgrade planning has to start with a systemwide, portfolio approach rather than a site-by-site mindset.


Cone Health Plans Hospital in Forsyth County of North Carolina

The 198,593 square-foot facility will be in southeast Forsyth County.


Carvel Autism Health to Open New Therapy Clinic in Altoona, Iowa

The clinic features colorful, sensory-friendly spaces where children work one-on-one with therapists.


Cleanliness in Hospitals: Clinical Priority and Community Perception

EVS managers and communities value cleanliness for complementary reasons: managers for safety and compliance, communities for trust and comfort.


Dana-Farber Receives $50M Gift for Planned Cancer Hospital

A $50 million grant from the Yawkey Foundation will support construction of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s planned 450,000-square-foot cancer hospital.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.