Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System in Bath, New York

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System in Bath, New York Report Information Summary This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System in Bath, New York. This evaluation focused on five key domains: • Culture • Environment of care • Patient safety • Integrated veteran care • Veteran-centered safety net The OIG made three recommendations for VA to correct identified issues in one domain: • Environment of care o Walkway slip hazards o Expired supplies o Repeat findings The Director performs a comprehensive safety risk assessment of enclosed walkways and implements necessary corrective actions to mitigate slip hazards, in accordance with Veterans Health Administration Directive 1608(1), Comprehensive Environment of Care Program. The Director takes appropriate actions for staff to regularly identify and remove expired supplies in all areas outside standard supply rooms to comply with Veterans Health Administration Directive 1761, Supply Chain Management Operations. The Veterans Integrated Service Network Director monitors the facility’s processes to prevent repeat environment of care findings and takes any needed actions to meet the requirements of Veterans Health Administration Directive 1608(1), Comprehensive Environment of Care Program.