Date Issued
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Report Number
14-00257-67
All Reports
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-04242-61
Open
Closed-Implemented
Closed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/17/2014
We recommended that the Operative/Invasive Procedures Committee meet monthly, include the COS as a member, and document its review of National Surgical Office reports.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/17/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that infection prevention risk assessments prioritize risks for acquiring and transmitting infections.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/29/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that orders for mammograms are entered in CPRS and that compliance be monitored.
No. 4
to Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Closure Date: 10/15/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that clinicians screen patients for tetanus vaccinations at clinic visits.
No. 5
to Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Closure Date: 12/29/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that clinicians document all required vaccine administration elements and that compliance be monitored.
Date Issued
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Report Number
14-00258-66
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-04240-60
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/21/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that actions from peer reviews are consistently completed and reported to the PRC.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/21/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that FPPE results for newly hired licensed independent practitioners are consistently reported to the CEB.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/21/2014
We recommended that the local observation bed policy be revised to include how the responsible service and provider are determined and that each observation patient must have a focused goal for the period of observation.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/21/2014
We recommended that the Operative and Invasive Procedure Committee meet monthly and include the Chief of Staff as a member.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/21/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that Blood Usage Review Committee members from Surgery, Medicine, and Anesthesia Services consistently attend meetings.
No. 6
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/21/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that patient learning assessments are conducted and documented and that compliance be monitored.
No. 7
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/21/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that nursing managers complete annual staffing plan reassessments timely.
No. 8
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/21/2014
We recommended that all members of the facility and unit-based expert panels receive the required training prior to the next annual staffing plan reassessment.
No. 9
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/6/2015
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff perform and document a patient skin inspection and risk scale daily and at discharge and develop interprofessional treatment plans and that compliance be monitored.
No. 10
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/6/2015
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff accurately document pressure ulcer stages, risk scale scores, and wound improvement or deterioration, including wound characteristics, from the time of admission to the time of discharge.
No. 11
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/16/2015
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff provide and document pressure ulcer education for patients at risk for and with pressure ulcers and/or their caregivers and that compliance be monitored.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-00872-71
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/30/2015
We recommended that the VISN Director take action to ensure more permanent, stable leadership in key positions.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/19/2015
We recommended that the Facility Director ensure that morbidity outliers are discussed and analyzed, and that corrective actions are taken as indicated.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/30/2015
We recommended that the Facility Director ensure that residents and staff discontinue use of logbooks and utilize approved electronic methods to track and schedule surgical cases.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/25/2014
We recommended that the Facility Director ensure adequate staffing and processes to minimize operating room delays and meet patient care needs.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/17/2016
We recommended that the Facility Director ensure that infection control surveillance data is analyzed and trended, and that Infection Control Sub-Council minutes include required elements and reflect preventive and corrective measures.
No. 6
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/25/2014
We recommended that the Facility Director ensure compliance with VHA guidance regarding identification, reporting, and follow-up of reusable medical equipment reprocessing issues, and that Reusable Medical Equipment committee minutes reflect these and other required elements.
No. 7
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/30/2015
We recommended that the Facility Director improve Supply Processing Services processes to ensure staff are trained and competent in relevant reusable medical equipment reprocessing activities, and that competencies, manufacturer instructions, and standard operating procedures are consistent.
No. 8
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/19/2015
We recommended that the Facility Director ensure that Quality Management oversight and reporting structures are fully integrated, comprehensive, and functional.
No. 9
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/19/2015
We recommended that the Facility Director ensure oversight and subordinate committee minutes include required elements; and reflect data analysis, conclusions, action tracking and follow-up, and outcome measurement.
No. 10
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/30/2015
We recommended that the Facility Director ensure compliance with patient safety program reporting and evaluation policies, and ensure that reportable close calls are clearly defined in local policy.
No. 11
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/19/2015
We recommended that the Facility Director ensure compliance with VHA policies on identification and reporting of cases for peer review, including use of the Occurrence Screening package.
No. 12
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/30/2015
We recommended that the Facility Director ensure the Peer Review Committee complies in a timely manner with VHA guidelines regarding discussion, analysis, tracking, and follow-up of final Peer Review Committee decisions.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03416-56
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/5/2014
We recommended that the side entrance door is ADA accessible
at the Cut Bank CBOC.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/5/2014
We recommended that the restroom is ADA accessible at the Cut Bank CBOC.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/29/2014
We recommended that processes are improved to ensure review
of the hazardous materials inventory occurs twice within a 12-month period for the Cut Bank and Miles City CBOCs.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/5/2014
We recommended that signage is installed at the Cut Bank
CBOC to clearly identify the location of fire extinguishers.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/5/2014
We recommended that signage is installed at the Cut Bank CBOC to clearly identify exits.
No. 6
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/5/2014
We recommended that the IT server closets at the Cut Bank and Miles City CBOCs are maintained according to IT safety and security standards.
No. 7
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/5/2014
We recommended that computer screens are secured to eliminate viewing of PII by unauthorized individuals at the Miles City CBOC.
No. 8
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/5/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that an AED is available at the Miles City CBOC.
No. 9
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/5/2014
We recommended that the parent facility document EMP-specific training completed for the Cut Bank and Miles City CBOCs' clinical providers.
No. 10
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/13/2015
We recommended that the parent facility¿s EMC evaluate the Cut Bank and Miles City CBOCs' emergency preparedness activities, participation in annual disaster exercises, and staff training/education relating to emergency preparedness requirements.
No. 11
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/13/2015
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff consistently complete follow-up assessments for patients with a positive alcohol screen.
No. 12
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/13/2015
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff provide education and counseling for patients with positive alcohol screen and drinking levels above NIAAA limits.
No. 13
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/16/2015
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff consistently document the offer of further treatment to patients diagnosed with alcohol dependence.
No. 14
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/5/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC RN Care Managers receive MI training within 12 months of appointment to PACT.
No. 15
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/29/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff document medication reconciliation that includes the newly prescribed fluoroquinolones in the EHR.
No. 16
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/29/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff provide and document medication counseling/education that includes the fluoroquinolone.
No. 17
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/29/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff document the evaluation of patient's level of understanding for the medication education.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03423-55
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/19/2014
We recommended that the Bogalusa VA Outpatient Clinic designates handicap-accessible parking spaces as required by the ADA.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/19/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff consistently complete diagnostic assessments for patients with a positive alcohol screen.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/14/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC RN Care Managers receive MI and health coaching training within 12 months of appointment to PACTs.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/25/2015
We recommended that staff document that medication reconciliation be completed at each episode of care where the newly prescribed fluoroquinolone is administered, prescribed, or modified.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/25/2015
We recommended that staff document the evaluation of each patient's level of understanding for the medication education provided.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03621-57
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that FPPE results for newly hired licensed independent practitioners are consistently reported to the MEC.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that the Code Blue Committee reviews each code episode.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that nursing managers continue to complete annual staffing plan reassessments timely.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff accurately document location, stage, risk scale score, and date pressure ulcer acquired for all patients with pressure ulcers and that compliance be monitored.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03652-59
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/30/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that all surgical deaths are reviewed by the facility's Surgical Committee.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/30/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that the critical incident tracking and notification system's recipient list is current.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/30/2014
We recommended that that processes be strengthened to ensure that the Transfusion and Tissue Review Committee member from Anesthesia Service consistently attends meetings.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/16/2014
We recommended that that processes be strengthened to ensure that the CRC meets monthly and includes physician participation.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/16/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that EOC Committee minutes reflect deficiencies identified on the locked MH unit and that MH Risk Assessment and Abatement Tracking data reflect risk levels and tracking of actions to closure for all identified environmental hazards on the locked MH unit.
No. 6
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/30/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that access to emergency exits at the Cooper division is unrestricted and that compliance be monitored.
No. 7
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/16/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that chemicals stored on the hemodialysis unit are secured at all times and that compliance be monitored.
No. 8
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/30/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that all MSIT members and occasional locked MH unit workers receive training on how to identify and correct environmental hazards, proper use of the MH EOC Checklist, and VA's National Center for Patient Safety study of suicide on psychiatric units and that compliance be monitored.
No. 9
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/30/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that all panic alarms on the locked MH unit are routinely tested and that compliance be monitored.
No. 10
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/30/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that all audiovisual equipment on the locked MH unit is properly secured.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03650-53
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that the Chief of Staff reconsider PRC membership to ensure that sufficient experienced senior physicians are regular members.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/6/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that when conversions from observation bed status to acute admissions are over 30 percent, observation criteria and utilization are reassessed timely.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/6/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that CPR Committee code reviews include screening for clinical issues prior to the code that may have contributed to the occurrence of the code.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/6/2014
We recommended that the OR Committee (the Surgical Work Group) meet monthly and include the Chief of Staff as a member.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that the recipient list for the automated e-mail notification for critical incidents is kept current.
No. 6
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that the quality of entries in the EHR is reviewed at least quarterly and that the review of EHR quality includes most services.
No. 7
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that the Blood Usage Review Committee member from Anesthesia Service consistently attends meetings and that the blood/transfusions usage review process includes the results of inspections by government or private (peer) entities and the results of peer reviews when transfusions did not meet criteria.
No. 8
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that the locked MH unit nursing station have a panic alarm system.
No. 9
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff accurately document risk scale scores for all patients with pressure ulcers and that compliance be monitored.
No. 10
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/6/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff perform and document daily risk scales and revise prevention plans when risk levels change for patients at risk for or with pressure ulcers and that compliance be monitored.
No. 11
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/6/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff develop interprofessional treatment plans for all hospitalized patients identified as being at risk for pressure ulcers and patients with pressure ulcers and that staff provide and document recommended interventions and that compliance be monitored.
No. 12
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/6/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff provide and document pressure ulcer education for patients at risk for and with pressure ulcers and/or their caregivers and that compliance be monitored.
No. 13
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/6/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that applicable consults are completed for patients at risk for and with pressure ulcers and that compliance be monitored.
No. 14
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that staff complete and document restorative nursing services according to clinician orders and/or residents’ care plans and that compliance be monitored.
No. 15
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that staff document resident progress towards restorative nursing goals and that compliance be monitored.
No. 16
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that staff document the reasons for discontinuing or not providing restorative nursing services when those services are care planned and that compliance be monitored.
No. 17
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that all care planned/ordered assistive eating devices are provided to residents for use during meals.
No. 18
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that staff document resident progress using the required Restorative Weekly Note.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-02641-50
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/4/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that Environmental Management Service closets are secured at all times.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/4/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that ceiling tiles are promptly replaced and that compliance be monitored.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/29/2015
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that contractors receive OSHA Construction Safety training prior to project initiation.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/22/2015
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure construction sites are secured against unauthorized access and that compliance be monitored.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/4/2014
We recommended that the cause of the pooling water outside the shower on unit 7A be fixed and the identified handicapped bathroom door on unit 7A be hung correctly and that processes be strengthened to ensure that units 7A, 8A, 8B, and 39A are clean and that compliance be monitored.
No. 6
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/4/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that monthly self-inspections are conducted on all MH RRTP units and documented and that compliance be monitored.
No. 7
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/4/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that medications in resident rooms on units 7A, 8A, and 8B are secured and that compliance be monitored.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03649-52
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/18/2014
We recommended that the COS be appointed as the chairperson of the PRC.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/18/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that
FPPEs for newly hired licensed independent practitioners are consistently initiated and that results are reported to the MEC.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/30/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that continued stay reviews are performed on at least 75 percent of patients in acute beds.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/18/2014
We recommended that the Operating Room Committee include the COS as a member.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/30/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that the Blood Utilization Committee member from Surgery Service consistently attends meetings.
No. 6
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/3/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that patient care areas and restrooms are clean and that compliance be monitored.
No. 7
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/18/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that damaged towel dispensers, doors and doorframes, and floors and baseboards are repaired and that ongoing maintenance be monitored.
No. 8
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/3/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that all locked MH unit staff and MSIT members receive training on how to identify and correct environmental hazards, proper use of the MH EOC Checklist, and VA's National Center for Patient Safety study of suicide on psychiatric units and that compliance be monitored.
No. 9
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/24/2014
We recommended that the annual staffing plan reassessment process ensures that the facility expert panel includes all required members.
No. 10
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/3/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff accurately document location, stage, risk scale score, and date pressure ulcer acquired for all patients with pressure ulcers and that compliance be monitored.
No. 11
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/18/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that the restorative nursing initial weekly assessment is documented and that compliance be monitored.
No. 12
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/18/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that all required participants or their designees consistently attend EOC rounds.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03421-49
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/23/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that PII is protected by appropriately securing laboratory specimens during transport from the Brattleboro CBOC to the White River Junction VA Medical Center.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/5/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC RN Care Managers receive MI and health coaching training within 12 months of appointment to PACT.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/22/2014
We recommended that staff document that medication reconciliation was completed at each episode of care where the newly prescribed fluoroquinolone was administered, prescribed, or modified.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03414-46
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/23/2014
We recommended that processes are improved to ensure review of the hazardous materials inventory occurs twice within a 12-month period at the Marshalltown CBOC.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/21/2014
We recommended that sharps containers are secured at the Fort Dodge CBOC.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03417-34
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/17/2014
We recommended that a separate room is provided to store medical (infectious) waste at the Salem CBOC.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/17/2014
We recommended that signage is installed at the North Coast CBOC to clearly identify the location of fire extinguishers.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/17/2014
We recommended that the IT server closet at the North Coast CBOC is maintained according to IT safety and security standards.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/29/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff consistently document the offer of further treatment to patients diagnosed with alcohol dependence.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/25/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC RN Care Managers receive MI and health coaching training within 12 months of appointment to PACT.
No. 6
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/29/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff document medication reconciliation that includes the newly prescribed fluoroquinolone in the EHR.
No. 7
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/29/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff provide and document medication counseling/education that includes the fluoroquinolone.
No. 8
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/29/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff document the evaluation of patient's level of understanding for the medication education.
No. 9
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/10/2014
We recommended that the Chief of Staff consistently ensure that all DWHPs are designated with the WH indicator in the PCMM.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03418-44
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 5/22/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that PII is protected by securing laboratory specimens during transport from the Berea CBOC to the parent facility.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 5/22/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC RN Care Managers complete motivational interviewing training within 12 months of appointment to PACT.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/20/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC RN Care Managers complete required health coaching training within 12 months of appointment to PACT.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03651-42
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/12/2014
We recommended that the Surgical Work Group meet monthly
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/12/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that pre-sedation assessment documentation includes a review of the history of any previous adverse experience with sedation and that compliance be monitored.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/3/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that any changes to informed consents are discussed with and approved by the patients prior to administration of sedation and that compliance be monitored.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/3/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that patients who undergo moderate sedation are appropriately monitored during the procedure and that compliance be monitored.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03413-40
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/13/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that PII is protected by appropriately securing laboratory specimens during transport from the Watertown CBOC to the Syracuse VA Medical Center.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff consistently document the offer of further treatment to patients diagnosed with alcohol dependence.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC RN Care Managers receive MI and health coaching training within 12 months of appointment to PACT.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that staff document that medication reconciliation was completed at each episode of care where medications were administered, prescribed, or modified.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/11/2014
We recommended that CBOC staff consistently document that written medication information is provided to patients when fluoroquinolone antibiotics are prescribed.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-03415-31
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/30/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff consistently complete diagnostic assessments for patients with a positive alcohol screen.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/17/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC RN Care Managers receive MI training within 12 months of appointment to PACT.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/17/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC RN Care Managers receive health coaching training within 12 months of appointment to PACT.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/13/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff document that medication reconciliation was completed at each episode of care where medications were administered, prescribed, modified or may influence care given.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/13/2014
We recommended that CBOC/PCC staff document the evaluation of patient's level of understanding for the medication education.
Date Issued
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Report Number
13-02314-39
OpenClosed-ImplementedClosed-Not ImplementedNo. 1
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the senior-level committee responsible for QM and performance improvement include the facility Director as a member.
No. 2
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that senior leaders routinely discuss the facility’s IPEC data and ensure that discussions are documented in the minutes of a senior-level committee.
No. 3
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the facility Director ensure that the peer review process meets applicable requirements and is monitored on an ongoing basis and that documented evidence of compliance be readily available.
No. 4
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the local observation bed policy be revised to include that each observation patient must have a focused goal for the period of observation and that each admission must have a clinical condition that is appropriate for observation.
No. 5
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the facility Director ensure that the observation bed review process meets applicable requirements and is monitored on an ongoing basis and that documented evidence of compliance be readily available.
No. 6
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the facility Director ensure that the cardiopulmonary resuscitation review process meets applicable requirements and is monitored on an ongoing basis and that documented evidence of compliance be readily available.
No. 7
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the facility Director ensure that the EHR quality review process meets applicable requirements and is monitored on an ongoing basis and that documented evidence of compliance be readily available.
No. 8
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the facility Director ensure that the blood usage review process meets applicable requirements and is monitored on an ongoing basis and that documented evidence of compliance be readily available.
No. 9
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that representatives from Surgery, Medicine, and Anesthesia Services attend Blood Usage Committee meetings.
No. 10
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that Medical Executive Committee and Quality Leadership Team minutes reflect discussion of improvement opportunities and track actions taken to completion for IPEC data and the copy and paste function.
No. 11
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the facility conduct a full evaluation of QM processes to determine whether improvements are needed to ensure a comprehensive and effective program that monitors all required components.
No. 12
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that vents in patient care areas are clean and that compliance be monitored.
No. 13
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that RME standard operating procedures and manufacturers’ instructions are consistent.
No. 14
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that CS inspectors receive annual updates or refresher training.
No. 15
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that monthly inspections of all non-pharmacy areas with CS are conducted and include all required elements and that compliance be monitored.
No. 16
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that monthly inspections of all pharmacy areas are conducted and include all required elements and that compliance be monitored.
No. 17
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that all non-HPC clinical staff who provide care to patients at the end of their lives receive end-of-life training.
No. 18
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the facility establish an interprofessional pressure ulcer committee with appropriate membership, including a certified wound care specialist.
No. 19
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the facility analyze pressure ulcer data and report it to facility executive leadership.
No. 20
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff perform and document a complete skin assessment on all patients within 24 hours of admission and that compliance be monitored.
No. 21
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff perform and document a patient skin inspection and risk scale at discharge and that compliance be monitored.
No. 22
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff accurately document location, stage, risk scale score, and date pressure ulcer acquired for all patients with pressure ulcers and that compliance be monitored.
No. 23
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff consistently perform and document daily risk scales and daily skin inspections for patients at risk for or with pressure ulcers and that compliance be monitored.
No. 24
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that acute care staff provide and document pressure ulcer education for patients at risk for and with pressure ulcers and/or their caregivers and that compliance be monitored.
No. 25
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that designated employees receive training on how to administer the pressure ulcer risk scale, how to conduct a complete skin assessment, and how to accurately document findings and that compliance be monitored.
No. 26
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that all members of the facility and unit-based expert panels receive the required training prior to the next annual staffing plan reassessment.
No. 27
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that IC and tuberculosis risk assessments are conducted and reviewed prior to construction project initiation.
No. 28
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that all required members of the multidisciplinary CSC participate in construction site inspections and that inspection documentation includes the time of the inspection and the names of those who participated.
No. 29
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that infection surveillance activities related to construction projects are conducted and documented in IC minutes.
No. 30
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that CSC minutes contain documentation of any unsafe conditions identified in daily inspections.
No. 31
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that contractors receive OSHA Construction Safety training prior to project initiation.
No. 32
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that designated employees receive initial and ongoing construction safety training and that compliance be monitored.
No. 33
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that monthly MH RRTP self-inspections are conducted and documented.
No. 34
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that MH RRTP employees perform and document daily bed checks and weekly contraband inspections and that compliance be monitored.
No. 35
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that written agreements acknowledging resident responsibility for medication security are in place.
No. 36
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the MH RRTP units’ main points of entry have keyless entry systems.
No. 37
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the facility implement written processes to address behavioral health and medical emergencies and that MH RRTP employees are aware of the actions to be taken.