I had the meeting the VISN 4 Chief of Prosthetics last week.  It was stated that all items that are dispersed by the VA must be returned back to the VA for DME with the exception of walkers, crutches, cushions, commodes (small tickets items), etc….  This is to apply to all VA hospitals.  He was going to put out an notification through internal emails to the VA hospitals of the policy.  If you can please pass this on to the ALS coordinators would be appreciated.

 I am also devising an equipment list for the vet to place in an area for the family of what equipment is the VA property and the contact information in getting the equipment picked up after the completion of use.  There should be orange VA stickers on the VA equipment upon issuance.