This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Michigan and associated outpatient clinics in Michigan. This evaluation focused on five key operational areas:• Leadership and organizational risks• Quality, safety, and value• Medical staff privileging• Environment of care• Mental health (suicide prevention initiatives)The OIG issued one recommendation for improvement in the mental health area of review:• Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation completion after positive suicide risk screen
Battle Creek, MI
United States