Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
This Office of Inspector General Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the inpatient and outpatient care provided at the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, which includes the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center in Honolulu and outpatient clinics in Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, American Samoa, Guam, and Saipan (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
This evaluation focused on four key operational areas:
• Leadership and organizational risks
• Quality, safety, and value
• Medical staff privileging
• Environment of care
The OIG issued four recommendations for improvement in two areas:
1. Medical Staff Privileging
• Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations
o Equivalent specialized training and similar privileges
o Service-specific criteria
o Continuation of privileges based on results
2. Environment of Care
• Inpatient mental health unit environmental safety requirements
Date Issued:
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
22-00229-15
Location(s):
Honolulu, HI
United StatesType of Report:
Inspection / Evaluation
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
4
Report updated under NDAA 5274:
No
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