Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Veterans Affairs
Report Number
23-00024-133
Report Description
This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered in the inpatient and outpatient settings of the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in Alabama. 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 two recommendations for improvement in two areas:1. Medical staff privileging• Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation activities2. Environment of care• Safe and clean patient care areas
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
United States
Number of Recommendations
2
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
