Veteran Care Coordinator
VA Washington DC health care employees receive training in clinical care that is responsive to the unique needs of Veterans. Our trained Veteran Care Coordinators are fully equipped to support the health, welfare, and dignity of you and your family. Veteran care coordinators can answer your questions, advocate for your right to quality care, assist with complaints or concerns you have about your care, and help you get started with any of our services.
Connect with a Care Coordinator
Stephanie Guedj, Psy. D.
Care Coordinator
VA Washington DC health care
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Policies and practices to know
The Care Coordinator can help you get started with care or with navigating any of these issues.
Visitation: A partner, family member, friend, or other individual can be present with the patient for emotional support during the course of the patient's stay.
Definition of family: "Family" may include individual(s) not legally related to the individual. Family members include spouses, domestic partners, and significant others.
Advance directives: Veterans may designate any person as a decision-maker for care if they won't be able to make these decisions themselves. Advance directive agents are chosen by the Veteran and do not need to be biologically related.
Documentation in medical records: VA Central California maintains the confidentiality of information about sexual orientation and sexual behavior, just like any other private health information.
Changing name or sex in records: Your name in your medical record will reflect your legal name. There are established procedures for changing your name and sex with the VA Privacy Officer.
Discharge Upgrade for Veterans and/or HIV positive Veterans
If you were other-than-honorably discharged due to your sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV-status under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy, then you may be eligible for VA benefits. How to Apply for a Discharge Upgrade
Where to Find Single-Stall Restrooms at the Washington DC VA
To help make your visit more comfortable, we’ve put together a list of single-stall restrooms located throughout the Washington DC VA. These restrooms offer added privacy and ease of access, so you can move through the facility with confidence knowing where private restroom options are available.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
For immediate assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For urgent mental health support, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, then press 1, or visit VeteransCrisisLine
To discuss private healthcare-related matters or sensitive information, please use MyHealtheVet secure messaging. You can register for secure messaging at MyHealtheVet and connect directly with your VA health care team. If you need to be added to the secure messaging system, you may request this via email.