Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA

Report Information

Issue Date
Report Number
12-03854-114
VISN
State
Illinois
Iowa
District
VA Office
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Report Author
Office of Healthcare Inspections
Report Type
Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program
Recommendations
4
Questioned Costs
$0
Better Use of Funds
$0
Congressionally Mandated
No

Summary

Summary
The VA Office of Inspector General reviewed the Iowa City VA Health Care System’s seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) during the week of December 3, 2012. The purpose of the review was to assess whether the CBOCs provide veterans with consistent and safe high-quality health care. The review covered the clinical care components of women’s health cervical cancer screening and tetanus and pneumococcal vaccinations. We also randomly selected the Cedar Rapids, IA and Ottumwa, IA CBOCs for site visits and evaluated credentialing and privileging, environment of care, and emergency management processes. OIG noted opportunities for improvement and made a total of 4 recommendations to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) and facility managers.

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No. 1
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that managers ensure that patients with cervical cancer screening results are notified of results within the defined timeframe and that notification is documented in the EHR.
No. 2
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians administer pneumococcal vaccinations when indicated.
No. 3
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that managers ensure that clinicians document all required pneumococcal and tetanus vaccination administration elements and that compliance is monitored.
No. 4
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to Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
We recommended that the FPPE review for the Cedar Rapids CBOC providers is included in the Clinical Executive Board meeting minutes.