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Report File
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 2 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.

02 No $0 $0

The OIG recommends that primary care leaders incorporate feedback from primary care staff and include them in process improvement projects.

Department of Veterans Affairs OIG

United States