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The EPA’s NCD lacks assurance that the new chemicals review process operates as intended and achieves its objective to protect human health and the environment.

An Amtrak Service Attendant based in Seattle, Washington, was terminated from employment on August 2, 2023, following her administrative hearing. Our investigation found that the former employee violated company policies by engaging in outside employment while on a medical leave of absence. During her interview, the former employee admitted to her self-employment with DoorDash.

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the inpatient and outpatient care provided at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, which includes the Tucson VA Medical Center and multiple outpatient clinics in Arizona. This evaluation focused on five key operational areas:• Leadership and organizational risks• Quality, safety, and value• Medical staff privileging• Environment of care• Mental health (emergency department and urgent care center suicide prevention initiatives)The OIG issued six recommendations for improvement in three areas:1. Leadership and organizational risks• Sentinel events and institutional disclosures2. Environment of care• Inspection frequency and documentation• Inspection deficiency tracking• Infectious materials signage• Environmental safety and cleanliness3. Mental health• Patient follow-up for suicide risk

USCP had recruiting mechanisms in place for augmenting officer staffing including the use of Reemployed Annuitants (RAs). USCP plans to use RAs as a temporary measure for augmenting officer staffing and bringing in trained officers with years of experience. As a result of USCP’s increased recruiting efforts, the Department is making strides to becoming fully staffed.

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