| Description |
1 online resource (ii, 54 p.) : ill. |
| Note |
Title from cover screen (GAO, viewed Apr. 3, 2010). |
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"March 2010." |
| Summary |
In 2008, VA provided health care to over 281,000 women veterans, a fast growing subgroup of veterans. Women veterans seeking VA health care need access to an array of services and Congress has raised concerns about how well VA is prepared to meet the physical and mental health care needs of women. GAO was asked to examine (1) the on-site availability of health care services at VA facilities for women veterans, (2) the extent to which VA facilities are following VA policies that apply to the delivery of health care to women veterans, and (3) key challenges that VA facilities face in providing health care to women veterans and how VA is addressing these challenges. GAO reviewed applicable laws and VA policies, interviewed officials, and visited a judgmental sample of 9 VA medical centers (VAMC) and 10 community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC) chosen, in part, based on the number of women using services. GAO also visited 10 VA counseling centers (Vet Centers). GAO recommends that VA provide complete information on its external Web sites about specialized residential programs for women; verify the information facilities report on compliance with privacy policies; expedite action to update VA's design and construction policies; and clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-10-287." |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Veterans Affairs -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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Women veterans -- Medical care -- United States.
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Women's health services -- United States.
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Veterans -- United States. |
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Women's Health Services -- United States. |
| Added Author |
Williamson, Randall B.
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| Added Title |
Department of Veterans Affairs health care : Department of Veterans Affairs has taken steps to make services available to women veterans, but needs to revise key policies and improve oversight processes |
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VA has taken steps to make services available to women veterans, but needs to revise key policies and improve oversight processes |
| Running Title |
VA health care for women veterans |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-10-287 |
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