Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. This evaluation focused on five key operational areas:• Leadership and organizational risks• Quality, safety, and value• Medical staff privileging• Environment of care• Mental health (focusing on suicide prevention initiatives)The OIG issued six recommendations for improvement in three areas:1. Quality, safety, and value• Peer Review Committee summary analysis data• Executive-level medical committee review2. Environment of care• Safe work practices• Clean and sterile storeroom access3. Mental health• Suicide-related event reporting• Completion of Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluations