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REPORT: Hotline Healthcare Inspection

Deficiencies in Privileging a Urologist to Practice and Medication Management Processes at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines

January 12, 2021

… in Des Moines January 12, 2021 20-02359-52 The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection at the VA … controls and prevented pharmacists and controlled substance inspectors from reviewing medication orders. The OIG made …

Investigative Update

VA Respiratory Therapist Sentenced to Prison for Stealing and Selling a Ventilator and Other Medical Supplies

January 11, 2021

… and a stolen $6,000 sleep apnea device. The VA Office of Inspector General investigation also revealed that in April 2020, … and a stolen $6,000 sleep apnea device. The VA Office of Inspector General investigation also revealed that in April …

REPORT: Hotline Healthcare Inspection

Deficiencies in Inpatient Mental Health Care Coordination and Processes Prior to a Patient’s Death by Suicide, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, Missouri

January 5, 2021

… Missouri January 5, 2021 20-01521-48 The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection to determine … in Columbia, Missouri Executive Summary The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection to …

Investigative Update

Former Bank Manager Sentenced to Prison After Stealing Nearly $1.2 Million in Benefits from the Social Security Administration and VA

January 4, 2021

… Social Security Administration and VA. “The VA Office of Inspector General tirelessly pursues allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse affecting VA programs,” said VA Inspector General Michael J. Missal. “This conduct was …

Major Management Challenge

Major Management Challenges 2021

January 1, 2021

… 2020 2021 … Department of Veterans Affairs Fiscal Year 2021 Inspector General’s Report on VA’s Major Management and Performance … 1-800-488-8244 | Page i | Fiscal Year 2021 Inspector General’s Report on VA’s Major Management and …

Investigative Update

Veteran Indicted for Falsifying Records of Travel for Treatment

December 22, 2020

… a false statement to investigators from the VA’s Office of Inspector General. The indictment alleges he falsely claimed he … a false statement to investigators from the VA’s Office of Inspector General. The indictment alleges he falsely claimed …

REPORT: Review

Added Measures Could Reduce Veterans’ Risk of COVID-19 Exposure in Transitional Housing

December 18, 2020

… Housing December 18, 2020 20-02774-26 The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviewed the measures taken by the Veterans … veterans’ risk of exposure to COVID-19. The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted this review to assess the …

REPORT: National Healthcare Review

Review of Veterans Health Administration’s Emergency Department and Urgent Care Center Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

December 17, 2020

… Pandemic December 17, 2020 20-01106-40 The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review of the Veterans Health … the COVID-19 Pandemic Executive Summary The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review of the Veterans …

REPORT: Hotline Healthcare Inspection

Surgical Service Care Deficiencies in the Critical Care Unit at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia

December 16, 2020

… Georgia December 16, 2020 20-01480-31 The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a rapid response healthcare … VAMC in Augusta, GA Executive Summary The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a rapid response …

REPORT: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia

December 16, 2020

… Georgia December 16, 2020 20-00132-28 This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program … LSTD life-sustaining treatments decision OIG Office of Inspector General OPPE ongoing professional practice …