Report Summary

Title: Community Based Outpatient Clinic Reviews at Spokane VA Medical Center, Spokane, WA
Report Link: http://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-12-03852-109.pdf
Report Number: 12-03852-109
Issue Date: 2/15/2013
City/State: Coeur d’Alene, ID
Wenatchee, WA
VA Office: Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Report Author: Office of Healthcare Inspections
Report Type: CBOC Reports
Release Type: Unrestricted
Summary: The VA Office of Inspector General reviewed the Spokane VA Medical Center’s two Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) during the week of November 5, 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 conducted site visits at the Coeur d’Alene, ID and Wenatchee, WA CBOCs and evaluated credentialing and privileging, environment of care, and emergency management processes. OIG noted opportunities for improvement and made a total of seven recommendations to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) and facility managers.