Combined Assessment Program Review of the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center Saginaw, Michigan

The purpose of the review was to evaluate selected operations, focusing on patient care administration and quality management (QM). During the review, we also provided fraud and integrity awareness briefings to 315 employees. This review focused on seven operational activities. The medical center complied with selected standards in the physician credentialing and privileging activity. We made recommendations for improvements in the following six activities: Coordination of care. Environment of care. Medication management. QM program. Reusable medical equipment. Suicide prevention safety plans.