Healthcare Inspection Administrative Issues VA Pacific Islands Health Care System Honolulu, Hawaii

The purpose of the review was to respond to questions raised by Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Daniel Akaka regarding oversight, equipment, and staffing in the inpatient psychiatric unit (Ward 3B2) operated through a sharing agreement with Tripler Army Medical Center. Responsibilities for Ward 3B2 are defined in a joint policy and generally appear to be clear to managers at both facilities. Equipment and staffing issues have been addressed adequately. Therefore, we made no recommendations.