Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pennsylvania

Report Information

Issue Date
Report Number
23-00095-107
VISN
4
State
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
District
VA Office
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Report Author
Office of Healthcare Inspections
Report Type
Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program
Report Topic
Medical Staff Privileging Credentialing
Mental Health
Patient Care Services Operations
Patient Safety
Suicide Prevention
Major Management Challenges
Healthcare Services
Recommendations
0
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 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, which includes the H. John Heinz III and Pittsburgh VA Medical Centers, one outpatient clinic in Ohio, and multiple outpatient clinics in Pennsylvania. 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 did not issue recommendations for improvement related to the areas reviewed for this report.
 

Recommendations (0)