This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 four recommendations for improvement in three areas:1. Medical staff privileging• Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations o Equivalent specialized training and similar privileges o Service-specific criteria2. Environment of care• Safe and clean environment3. Mental health• Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation completion
Indianapolis, IN
United States
