Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Columbia Missouri Healthcare System

Report Information

Issue Date
Report Number
26-00046-284
VISN
4
State
Missouri
District
VA Office
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Report Author
Office of Healthcare Inspections
Report Type
Healthcare Facility Inspection
Report Topic
Appointment Scheduling and Wait Times
Care Coordination
Community Care
Healthcare Infrastructure
Patient Safety
Staffing
Major Management Challenges
Healthcare Services
Recommendations
1
Questioned Costs
$0
Better Use of Funds
$0
Congressionally Mandated
No

Summary

Summary

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the VA Columbia Missouri Healthcare System.

This evaluation focused on five key domains: 
      •    Culture 
      •    Environment of care 
      •    Patient safety 
      •    Integrated veteran care 
      •    Veteran-centered safety net

The OIG made one recommendation for VA to correct identified issues in one domain: 
      •    Environment of care 
       o    Clean and safe environment
 

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Facility leaders take appropriate actions so staff maintain a safe and clean environment, in accordance with Veterans Health Administration Directive 1608(1), Comprehensive Environment of Care Program.