(AP) – An inspection of opioid drug management practices at a
Veterans Affairs center in southeast Missouri found that some procedures were
not followed.The Southeast Missourian reports that the findings come after the John J.
Pershing VA Medical Center recently came under fire by a pain-management doctor
who criticized procedures regarding narcotics management.
Veterans Affairs center in southeast Missouri found that some procedures were
not followed.The Southeast Missourian reports that the findings come after the John J.
Pershing VA Medical Center recently came under fire by a pain-management doctor
who criticized procedures regarding narcotics management.
The Department of Veterans Affairs didn’t give specifics last week about the
anonymous claims that resulted in the 2016 inspection, but it says it related to
opioids. Opioids include pain relievers like hydrocodone, codeine and oxycodone.
The Office of Inspector General found that six of the 10 veterans it reviewed
didn’t have urine drug screens performed as recommended. Five didn’t sign
informed consents before beginning long-term drug therapy.
Pershing staff say they’re complying with the inspection recommendations.
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