Text of Recommendation | The Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Director consults with VA National Center for Ethics in Healthcare and reconsults the Office of General Counsel as needed to evaluate the appropriateness of the patient’s assigned surrogate decision-maker, and takes action as warranted. |
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Recommendation Number | 5 |
Recommendation Status | Closed |
Significant Recommendation | Yes |
Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $0 |
Submitting OIG | |
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Report Title | Deficiencies in Administrative Actions for a Patient’s Inpatient Mental Health Unit and Community Living Center Admissions at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in Alabama |
Report Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number | 20-02907-254 |
Report Date Issued | Wednesday, September 15, 2021 |
Report Agency Reviewed / Investigated | |
Report Questioned Costs | $0 |
Report Funds for Better Use | $0 |