Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of Veterans Integrated Service Network 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network in Arlington

Report Information

Issue Date
Closure Date
Report Number
22-00044-142
VISN
State
New Mexico
Texas
District
VA Office
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Report Author
Office of Healthcare Inspections
Report Type
Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program
Recommendations
1
Questioned Costs
$0
Better Use of Funds
$0
Congressionally Mandated
No

Summary

Summary
This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the leadership performance and oversight by Veterans Integrated Service Network 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network in Arlington. This evaluation focused on five key areas of clinical and administrative operations: • Leadership and organizational risks • Quality, safety, and value • Medical staff credentialing and privileging • Environment of care • Mental health (focusing on suicide prevention) The OIG issued one recommendation for improvement in the Medical Staff Credentialing and Privileging review area regarding physicians with a potentially disqualifying licensure action.

Open Recommendation Image, SquareOpenClosed and Implemented Recommendation Image, CheckmarkClosed-ImplementedNot Implemented Recommendation Image, X character'Closed-Not Implemented
No. 1
Closed and Implemented Recommendation Image, Checkmark
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 2/26/2024

The Chief Medical Officer determines any additional reasons for noncompliance and reviews the credentials file and makes a recommendation on continuing the appointment process for physicians with a potentially disqualifying licensure action.