Healthcare Inspection – Inappropriate Use of Insulin Pens, VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, New York
The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Healthcare Inspections conducted an inspection to evaluate the circumstances surrounding the reported inappropriate use of insulin pens at the VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, New York (the facility). We conducted the inspection at the requests of the Chairmen and...More
Combined Assessment Program Summary Report – Evaluation of Moderate Sedation in Veterans Health Administration Facilities
OIG completed an evaluation of moderate sedation in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine whether VHA facilities used safe processes for the provision of moderate sedation that complied with selected requirements. OIG conducted this review at 44 facilities during Combined Assessment Program...More
Combined Assessment Program Summary Report – Evaluation of Nurse Staffing in Veterans Health Administration Facilities
OIG completed an evaluation of nurse staffing in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine the extent to which VHA facilities implemented the staffing methodology for nursing personnel and to evaluate nurse staffing on one selected acute care unit. OIG conducted this review...More
Andover Business Owner is Charged with Obstruction
Massachusetts Man Faces 20 Years in Prison if Convicted for Deleting Documents Subject to Grand Jury Subpoena...Read this press release
Combined Assessment Program Summary Report – Evaluation of Mental Health Treatment Continuity at Veterans Health Administration Facilities
OIG completed an evaluation of continuity of care for mental health patients at Veterans Health Administration facilities. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine whether patients who were discharged from acute mental health units received timely follow-up. OIG conducted this review at 24 facilities during Combined Assessment Program...More