Healthcare Inspection Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Program Issues VA San Diego Healthcare System San Diego, California

The purpose of the review was to evaluate allegations regarding the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) program. We concluded that the substantial presence of a clinician-administrator is needed to provide overall coordination and leadership for PTSD treatment. We recommended that a clinician-administrator be designated to provide overall PCT and PTSD program direction and leadership; relevant data sources be identified, updated, and coordinated to ensure that appropriate PTSD treatment conclusions can be made; follow-up patient contact procedures be performed consistently; and action is taken to enhance accessibility of PTSD therapies to OIF/OEF patients.