Healthcare Inspection Credentialing, Privileging, and Infection Control Practices, VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, New York

The purpose of the inspection was to determine the validity of anonymous allegations that a board certified surgeon was performing surgeries without appropriate credentials and privileges. The complainant further alleged that the surgeon’s “hygiene practices were not met.” We concluded that the surgeon had appropriate credentials and privileges for the surgeries performed. Additionally, we concluded that the surgeon followed established infection control protocols and had an excellent clean wound infection rate. We made no recommendations.