All Reports

Healthcare Inspection – Inappropriate Use of Insulin Pens, VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, New York
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13-01320-200

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/22/2013
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health finalize VHA's Clinical Operations Guideline for 'Implementation of a Large Scale Disclosure Decision' to include a monitoring process that reflects the urgency of disclosing adverse events to patients.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/21/2013
We recommended that the VISN Director review the facts that led to the misuse of insulin pens and take appropriate administrative action.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/21/2013
We recommended that the Facility Director implement a process to ensure the facility's Medication Use, Nursing Practice, and Commodity Standards Committees and other relevant leadership evaluate the risks and benefits before introducing new medical products or supplies that require changes in nursing procedures.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/21/2013
We recommended that the Facility Director strengthen nurse education practices when introducing new medical products or supplies and ensure that all nurses are made aware of how to find and use the facility's nursing practice procedures.
Combined Assessment Program Review of the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, Harlingen, Texas
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13-00893-195

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/10/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that 1 day's dispensing from the pharmacy to each automated unit is consistently reconciled and that compliance be monitored.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/10/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that CS inspectors receive annual updates or refresher training.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/11/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that all required non-pharmacy areas with CS are inspected and that compliance be monitored.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/10/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that home oxygen program patients are re-evaluated for home oxygen therapy annually after the first year.
Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at Cheyenne VA Medical Center, Cheyenne, WY
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13-00026-191

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/13/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer pneumococcal vaccinations when indicated.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/13/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians document all required pneumococcal and tetanus vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/13/2013
We recommend that the CBOC IT server closet is maintained according to IT safety and security standards.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/13/2013
We recommended that all identified EOC deficiencies are tracked, trended, and corrected.
Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, NJ
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13-00026-190

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/26/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians screen patients for tetanus vaccinations.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/26/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer tetanus vaccinations when indicated.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/26/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer pneumococcal vaccinations when indicated.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/26/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians document all required pneumococcal and tetanus vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
No. 5
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/14/2014
We recommended that the MSEC grants privileges that are consistent with the services provided at the Paterson and Piscataway CBOCs.
No. 6
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/16/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that signage is installed to direct patient to handicapped parking and accessible entrance at the Paterson CBOC.
No. 7
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/29/2014
We recommended that the Chief of OI&T implements, maintains, and reviews IT closet access logs at the Piscataway CBOC.
No. 8
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/29/2014
We recommended that biohazardous waste containers at the Piscataway CBOC are stored appropriately.
No. 9
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/29/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that Paterson and Piscataway CBOC staff are trained and knowledgeable of the CBOC’s MH emergency policy.
Combined Assessment Program Review of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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12-03746-161

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/7/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that FPPE for newly hired licensed independent practitioners are consistently initiated.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/14/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that data about observation bed use is gathered.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/14/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that the quality of entries in the EHR is reviewed.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 5/2/2013
We recommended that the Consolidation Building have fire extinguisher signage in place in accordance with National Fire Protection Association standards.
No. 5
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 5/2/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that post-operative patients are transported using clean elevators.
No. 6
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/13/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that non-HPC staff receive end-of-life training.
No. 7
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/13/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that the Chief of Staff reviews Home Respiratory Care Program activities at least quarterly.
No. 8
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/8/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that all Home Oxygen Plan of Care notes have a physician co-signature.
No. 9
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/13/2013
We recommended that the construction and renovation activities multidisciplinary committee continues to meet.
No. 10
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/13/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that contractor tuberculosis risk assessments are conducted prior to construction project initiation.
No. 11
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/13/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that contractor tuberculosis skin test results are documented.
No. 12
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/13/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that construction site inspection documentation includes all the required elements.
No. 13
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/13/2013
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that infection surveillance activities related to construction projects are documented in Infection Control Committee minutes.
No. 14
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/8/2014
We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that designated employees receive initial and ongoing construction safety training and that compliance be monitored.
Combined Assessment Program Summary Report – Evaluation of Moderate Sedation in Veterans Health Administration Facilities
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13-01743-192

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility senior managers, ensures that clinicians consistently document all required elements of comprehensive pre-sedation assessments and that facilities monitor compliance.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility senior managers, ensures that when there is a provider change, clinicians consistently document that the patient was informed of and agreed to the change and that facilities monitor compliance.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility senior managers, ensures that clinicians consistently discharge MS patients appropriately and safely and that facilities monitor compliance.
Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at Northport VA Medical Center, Northport, NY
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13-00026-189

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/20/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians screen patients for tetanus vaccinations.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/20/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer tetanus vaccinations when indicated.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/20/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer pneumococcal vaccinations when indicated.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/20/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians document all required pneumococcal vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
No. 5
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/4/2013
We recommended that access is improved for disabled veterans.
No. 6
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/4/2013
We recommended that staff are trained in accessing MSDS for hazardous chemicals in the clinical area.
No. 7
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/4/2013
We recommended that computer screens are secured to eliminate viewing of PII by unauthorized individuals.
No. 8
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/20/2013
We recommended that laboratory specimens are secured during transport from the CBOC to the parent facility.
No. 9
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/4/2013
We recommended that the server closet is maintained according to IT safety and security standards.
Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at Manchester VA Medical Center, Manchester, NH
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13-00026-185

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/5/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that patients with normal cervical cancer screening results are notified of results within the defined timeframe and that notification is documented in the EHR.
Healthcare Inspection - Alleged Questionable Surgical Care in a VA Health Care System
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12-03743-184

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/12/2013
We recommended that the system Director ensure that the two alleged near misses are referred to quality management staff to determine if action should have been taken.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/12/2013
We recommended that the system Director consult with Regional Counsel regarding possible clinical disclosure to the patient for whom quality of surgical technique concerns were identified.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/7/2014
We recommended that the system Director ensure that initial focused professional practice evaluations are completed on all newly hired providers.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/12/2013
We recommended that the system Director ensure that privileges are facility and provider specific for all providers.
Combined Assessment Program Summary Report – Evaluation of Nurse Staffing in Veterans Health Administration Facilities
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13-01744-187

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/19/2014
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility senior managers, ensures that all facilities fully implement the staffing methodology and complete all required steps.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/19/2014
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility senior managers, ensures that facilities improve processes to use the available data to manage and provide safe, cost-effective staffing.
Combined Assessment Program Summary Report – Evaluation of Mental Health Treatment Continuity at Veterans Health Administration Facilities
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13-01742-188

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/7/2014
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility leaders, ensures that facilities take action to improve post-discharge follow-up for MH patients, particularly those who were identified as high risk for suicide.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 1/7/2014
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility leaders, ensures that clinicians consistently follow the required processes for patients who fail to report for scheduled MH appointments and document actions taken.
Insepction of VA Regional Office Boise, Idaho
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12-03885-168

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/30/2013
We recommend the Boise VA Regional Office Director develop and implement a plan to ensure staff include recommendations for identified problems in their Systematic Analyses of Operations.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/30/2013
We recommend the Boise VA Regional Office Director develop and implement a plan to monitor the effectiveness of training and the local checklist to ensure staff follow current Veterans Benefits Administration policy regarding Gulf War veterans¿ entitlement to mental health treatment when previous decisions did not address this issue as required.
Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at Robley Rex VA Medical Center, Louisville, KY
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13-00026-177

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/30/2013
We recommended that a process is established to ensure that the ordering provider or surrogate is notified of normal cervical cancer screening results within the allotted timeframe and that notification is documented in the EHR.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/30/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that patients with cervical cancer screening results are notified of results within the defined timeframe and that notification is documented in the EHR.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/30/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer pneumococcal vaccinations when indicated.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/27/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians document all required pneumococcal and tetanus vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
No. 5
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/30/2013
We recommended that FPPEs are initiated for all providers who request new privileges at the Scott County CBOC.
No. 6
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/30/2013
We recommended that the facility ensure annual fire drills are completed at the Carroll County and Scott County CBOCs.
No. 7
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 9/30/2013
We recommended that all identified EOC deficiencies at the Carroll County and Scott County CBOCs are tracked and trended until corrected.
Combined Assessment Program Summary Report - Evaluation of Quality Management in Veterans Health Administration Facilities Fiscal Year 2012
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12-01480-183

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/24/2013
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN senior managers, ensures that facility directors and Patient Safety Officers sit on the high-level committees that review QM results.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 10/24/2013
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility senior managers, ensures that completed corrective actions related to protected peer review are reported to the PRC.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/31/2013
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility senior managers, ensures that FPPEs for newly hired licensed independent practitioners are initiated and completed and that results are reported to the MEC.
Inspection of VA Regional Office Denver, Colorado
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12-04525-170

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No. 1
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to Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Closure Date: 8/28/2013
We recommend the Denver VA Regional Office Director develop and implement a plan to ensure compliance with Veterans Benefits Administration policy on scheduling medical reexaminations for temporary 100 percent evaluations.
Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, AR, and G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS
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13-00026-176

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/24/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that patients with normal cervical cancer screening results are notified of results within the defined timeframe and that notification is documented in the EHR.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/24/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that cervical cancer screening results are documented in the patient's EHR.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/24/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that patients with normal cervical cancer screening results are notified of results within the defined timeframe and that notification is documented in the EHR.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 4/16/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer pneumococcal vaccinations when indicated.
No. 5
Closed and Implemented Recommendation Image, Checkmark
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 4/16/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians document all required pneumococcal and tetanus vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
No. 6
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 3/17/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians document all required pneumococcal and tetanus vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
No. 7
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/24/2013
We recommended that the service chief's documentation in VetPro reflects documents reviewed and the rationale for re-privileging at the Russellville and Searcy CBOCs.
Healthcare Inspection - Legionnaires’ Disease at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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13-00994-180

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 2/20/2014
We recommended that the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Director ensure that any disinfectant system in use for Legionella prevention is monitored and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/19/2014
We recommended that the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Director ensure routine flushing of hot-water faucets and showerheads.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/5/2013
We recommended that the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Director ensure close coordination between the Infection Prevention Team and Facilities Management Service staff.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 2/20/2014
We recommended that the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Director ensure that when environmental cultures are positive, actions taken comply with Veterans Health Administration guidelines.
No. 5
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/5/2013
We recommended that the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Director ensure that all healthcare-associated pneumonia patients are tested for Legionella infection.
Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI, and Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL
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12-03853-172

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 4/9/2014
We recommended that managers ensure that patients with cervical cancer screening results are notified of results within the defined timeframe and that notification is documented in the EHR.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/5/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that patients are notified of cervical cancer screening results within the defined timeframe and that notification is documented in the EHR.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 2/7/2014
We recommended that a process is established to ensure that the ordering provider or surrogate is notified of normal cervical cancer screening results within the allotted time frame and that notification is documented in the EHR.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 4/9/2014
We recommended that managers ensure clinicians administer pneumococcal vaccinations when indicated.
No. 5
Closed and Implemented Recommendation Image, Checkmark
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/5/2013
We recommended that clinicians document all required pneumococcal and tetanus vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
No. 6
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/5/2013
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians document all required pneumococcal and tetanus vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
No. 7
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/5/2013
We recommended that the Medical Executive Committee grants privileges consistent with the services provided at the Grand Rapids and Lansing CBOCs.
No. 8
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/5/2013
We recommended that the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff grants privileges that are consistent with the services provided at the Evanston and McHenry CBOCs.
No. 9
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/23/2014
We recommended that managers improve restroom access for disabled veterans at the Lansing CBOC.
No. 10
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 4/9/2014
We recommended that managers maintain a clean and functioning environment of care at the Lansing CBOC.
No. 11
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/5/2013
We recommended that managers clearly identify the location of fire extinguishers with appropriate signage at the Lansing CBOC.
No. 12
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 7/17/2014
We recommended that managers implement a system to maintain auditory privacy during the check-in process at the Lansing CBOC.
No. 13
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/5/2013
We recommended that staff secure PII on laboratory specimens during transport from the Lansing CBOC to the parent facility.
No. 14
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/5/2013
We recommended that staff secure PII on laboratory specimens during transport from the Evanston and McHenry CBOCs to the parent facility.
No. 15
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 4/9/2014
We recommended that the IT server closet at the McHenry CBOC is maintained according to IT safety and security standards.
Healthcare Inspection – Patient Care Issues and Contract Mental Health Program Mismanagement, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia
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12-02955-178

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/31/2013
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health take note and rectify the deficiencies described in this report with respect to the provision of quality mental health care and contract management, with the goal that veterans receive the highest quality medical care from either the VA or its partners.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 8/22/2013
We recommended that the Facility Director evaluate the care of patients discussed in this report with Regional Counsel for possible disclosure(s) to the appropriate surviving family member(s) of the patients.
Healthcare Inspection - Mismanagement of Inpatient Mental Health Care, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia
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12-03869-179

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 12/17/2013
We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health develops national policies that address contraband, visitation, urine drug screens, and escort services for inpatient mental health units.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/24/2013
We recommended that the VISN and Facility Directors ensure that the facility inpatient mental health unit develops and implements policies that adequately address contraband, visitation, urine drug screening, and escort service.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/24/2013
We recommended that the VISN and Facility Directors ensure that the facility inpatient mental health unit employs safeguards for documentation that accurately reflect staff observation of patients.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 6/24/2013
We recommended that the VISN and Facility Directors ensure that the facility inpatient mental health unit strengthens program oversight including follow-up actions taken by leadership in response to patient incidents.
No. 5
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Closure Date: 6/24/2013
We recommended that the VISN and Facility Directors ensure that the facility strengthen and improve the RCA process to ensure that all information and documentation related to the event are reviewed and that follow up actions are completed and timely.
No. 6
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Closure Date: 6/24/2013
We recommended that the VISN and Facility Directors ensure that the facility improves communication with staff regarding debriefings and planned actions to address identified deficiencies.
No. 7
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Closure Date: 10/30/2013
We recommended that the VISN and Facility Directors ensure that the facility inpatient mental health units are equipped with functional and well-maintained life support equipment.
No. 8
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Closure Date: 10/30/2013
We recommended that the VISN and Facility Directors ensure that the facility evaluates the care of the subject patient with Regional Counsel for possible disclosure(s) to the appropriate surviving family member(s) of the patient.
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