Recommendations
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| 13-00026-190 | Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, NJ | Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program | ||
1 We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians screen patients for tetanus vaccinations.
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2 We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer tetanus vaccinations when indicated.
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3 We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer pneumococcal vaccinations when indicated.
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4 We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians document all required pneumococcal and tetanus vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
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5 We recommended that the MSEC grants privileges that are consistent with the services provided at the Paterson and Piscataway CBOCs.
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6 We recommended that managers ensure that signage is installed to direct patient to handicapped parking and accessible entrance at the Paterson CBOC.
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7 We recommended that the Chief of OI&T implements, maintains, and reviews IT closet access logs at the Piscataway CBOC.
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8 We recommended that biohazardous waste containers at the Piscataway CBOC are stored appropriately.
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9 We recommended that managers ensure that Paterson and Piscataway CBOC staff are trained and knowledgeable of the CBOC’s MH emergency policy.
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| 12-03746-161 | Combined Assessment Program Review of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program | ||
1 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that FPPE for newly hired licensed independent practitioners are consistently initiated.
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2 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that data about observation bed use is gathered.
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3 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that the quality of entries in the EHR is reviewed.
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4 We recommended that the Consolidation Building have fire extinguisher signage in place in accordance with National Fire Protection Association standards.
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5 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that post-operative patients are transported using clean elevators.
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6 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that non-HPC staff receive end-of-life training.
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7 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that the Chief of Staff reviews Home Respiratory Care Program activities at least quarterly.
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8 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that all Home Oxygen Plan of Care notes have a physician co-signature.
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9 We recommended that the construction and renovation activities multidisciplinary committee continues to meet.
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10 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that contractor tuberculosis risk assessments are conducted prior to construction project initiation.
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11 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that contractor tuberculosis skin test results are documented.
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12 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that construction site inspection documentation includes all the required elements.
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13 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that infection surveillance activities related to construction projects are documented in Infection Control Committee minutes.
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14 We recommended that processes be strengthened to ensure that designated employees receive initial and ongoing construction safety training and that compliance be monitored.
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| 13-01743-192 | Combined Assessment Program Summary Report – Evaluation of Moderate Sedation in Veterans Health Administration Facilities | Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program | ||
1 We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility senior managers, ensures that clinicians consistently document all required elements of comprehensive pre-sedation assessments and that facilities monitor compliance.
2 We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility senior managers, ensures that when there is a provider change, clinicians consistently document that the patient was informed of and agreed to the change and that facilities monitor compliance.
3 We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility senior managers, ensures that clinicians consistently discharge MS patients appropriately and safely and that facilities monitor compliance.
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| 13-00026-189 | Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at Northport VA Medical Center, Northport, NY | Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program | ||
1 We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians screen patients for tetanus vaccinations.
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2 We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer tetanus vaccinations when indicated.
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3 We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer pneumococcal vaccinations when indicated.
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4 We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians document all required pneumococcal vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
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5 We recommended that access is improved for disabled veterans.
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6 We recommended that staff are trained in accessing MSDS for hazardous chemicals in the clinical area.
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7 We recommended that computer screens are secured to eliminate viewing of PII by unauthorized individuals.
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8 We recommended that laboratory specimens are secured during transport from the CBOC to the parent facility.
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9 We recommended that the server closet is maintained according to IT safety and security standards.
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| 13-00026-185 | Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at Manchester VA Medical Center, Manchester, NH | Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program | ||
| 12-03743-184 | Healthcare Inspection - Alleged Questionable Surgical Care in a VA Health Care System | Hotline Healthcare Inspection | ||
1 We recommended that the system Director ensure that the two alleged near misses are referred to quality management staff to determine if action should have been taken.
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2 We recommended that the system Director consult with Regional Counsel regarding possible clinical disclosure to the patient for whom quality of surgical technique concerns were identified.
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3 We recommended that the system Director ensure that initial focused professional practice evaluations are completed on all newly hired providers.
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4 We recommended that the system Director ensure that privileges are facility and provider specific for all providers.
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| 13-01744-187 | Combined Assessment Program Summary Report – Evaluation of Nurse Staffing in Veterans Health Administration Facilities | Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program | ||
| 13-01742-188 | Combined Assessment Program Summary Report – Evaluation of Mental Health Treatment Continuity at Veterans Health Administration Facilities | Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program | ||
1 We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility leaders, ensures that facilities take action to improve post-discharge follow-up for MH patients, particularly those who were identified as high risk for suicide.
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2 We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health, in conjunction with VISN and facility leaders, ensures that clinicians consistently follow the required processes for patients who fail to report for scheduled MH appointments and document actions taken.
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| 12-03885-168 | Insepction of VA Regional Office Boise, Idaho | Review | ||
1 We recommend the Boise VA Regional Office Director develop and implement a plan to ensure staff include recommendations for identified problems in their Systematic Analyses of Operations.
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2 We recommend the Boise VA Regional Office Director develop and implement a plan to monitor the effectiveness of training and the local checklist to ensure staff follow current Veterans Benefits Administration policy regarding Gulf War veterans¿ entitlement to mental health treatment when previous decisions did not address this issue as required.
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| 13-00026-177 | Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at Robley Rex VA Medical Center, Louisville, KY | Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program | ||
1 We recommended that a process is established to ensure that the ordering provider or surrogate is notified of normal cervical cancer screening results within the allotted timeframe and that notification is documented in the EHR.
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2 We recommended that managers ensure that patients with cervical cancer screening results are notified of results within the defined timeframe and that notification is documented in the EHR.
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3 We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer pneumococcal vaccinations when indicated.
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4 We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians document all required pneumococcal and tetanus vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
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5 We recommended that FPPEs are initiated for all providers who request new privileges at the Scott County CBOC.
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6 We recommended that the facility ensure annual fire drills are completed at the Carroll County and Scott County CBOCs.
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7 We recommended that all identified EOC deficiencies at the Carroll County and Scott County CBOCs are tracked and trended until corrected.
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