Evaluation of Registered Nurse Competency Processes in Veterans Health Administration Facilities.

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Evaluation of Registered Nurse Competency Processes in Veterans Health Administration Facilities.

June 13, 2012

Washington, DC: VA Office of Inspector General; April 20, 2012. Report No. 12-00956-159.

This publication presents findings from an investigation, prompted by reports of alarm fatigue, which identified gaps in training and competencies of nurses in 29 Veterans Health Administration facilities.

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