Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Veterans Affairs
Components
Veterans Health Administration
Report Number
24-00589-17
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 Northport Healthcare System in New York. This evaluation focused on five key content domains:
• Culture
• Environment of care
• Patient safety
• Primary care
• Veteran-centered safety net
The OIG made two recommendations for improvement in one domain.
1. Environment of care
• Secure all medications and the supplies used to administer medications in the Emergency Department
• Confirm staff are knowledgeable about how the lobby kiosks function to assist veterans with sensory impairments
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Location
NY
United States
Number of Recommendations
2
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No
