Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in North Las Vegas

Report Information

Issue Date
Report Number
25-00215-32
VISN
21
State
Nevada
District
VA Office
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Report Author
Office of Healthcare Inspections
Report Type
Healthcare Facility Inspection
Report Topic
Patient Care Services Operations
Supplies and Equipment
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 Southern Nevada Healthcare System in North Las Vegas. 

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

The OIG issued one recommendation for VA to correct identified deficiencies in one domain:
   1.    Environment of care
     •    Labels for reusable medical equipment

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

The Executive Director ensures staff consistently label reusable medical equipment to show it is clean and ready for use.