Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi

Report Information

Issue Date
Report Number
23-00094-123
VISN
16
State
Mississippi
District
VA Office
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Report Author
Office of Healthcare Inspections
Report Type
Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program
Report Topic
Mental Health
Suicide Prevention
Major Management Challenges
Healthcare Services
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 care provided at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center and multiple outpatient clinics in Mississippi. This evaluation focused on five key operational areas:
•    Leadership and organizational risks
•    Quality, safety, and value
•    Medical staff privileging
•    Environment of care
•    Mental health (focusing on suicide prevention initiatives)

The OIG issued one recommendation for improvement in the Mental Health area of review regarding ensuring the Suicide Prevention Coordinator conducts at least five outreach activities each month.

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

The Medical Center Director ensures the Suicide Prevention Coordinator conducts at least five outreach activities each month.