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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Veterans Affairs
Components
Veterans Health Administration
Report Number
24-00550-32
Report Description

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the VA Chillicothe Healthcare System in Ohio. 

This evaluation focused on five key content domains:
   •    Culture
   •    Environment of care
   •    Patient safety
   •    Primary care
   •    Veteran-centered safety net
 

The OIG issued two recommendations for improvement in two domains:
1.    Environment of care
   •    Procedures for cleaning equipment and monitoring separation of clean and dirty storage items
2.    Primary care
   •    Leaders incorporate feedback from staff and include them in process improvement projects

Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Location

OH
United States

Number of Recommendations
2
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No

Open Recommendations

This report has 1 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
01 No $0 $0

The OIG recommends facility leaders ensure staff understand procedures for cleaning equipment and continue to monitor the physical separation of clean and dirty items in storage spaces.

Department of Veterans Affairs OIG

United States