Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in Minnesota

Report Information

Issue Date
Report Number
24-03416-237
VISN
23
State
Minnesota
District
VA Office
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Report Author
Office of Healthcare Inspections
Report Type
Healthcare Facility Inspection
Report Topic
Patient Care Services Operations
Supplies and Equipment
Major Management Challenges
Healthcare Services
Recommendations
3
Questioned Costs
$0
Better Use of Funds
$0
Congressionally Mandated
No

Summary

Summary

This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in Minnesota. 

This evaluation focused on five key content domains:
     •    Culture
     •    Environment of care
     •    Patient safety
     •    Primary care
     •    Veteran-centered safety net

The OIG issued three recommendations for VA to correct identified deficiencies in one domain:
   1.    Environment of care
     •    Feminine hygiene products
     •    Secure medications
     •    Equipment inspection dates

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No. 1
Open Recommendation Image, Square
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

The Associate Director ensures staff make feminine hygiene products available in public women’s and unisex restrooms.

No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

The Medical Center Director ensures staff implement processes to secure medications from unauthorized access.

No. 3
Closed and Implemented Recommendation Image, Checkmark
to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Closure Date: 11/19/2025

Biomedical staff indicate inspection dates on all equipment.