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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on physical security at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, to direct the Secretary to make certain improvements relating to inspections of Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and improving care for women, to direct the Secretary to evaluate the organizational structure of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3874| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2017
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (21)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Lou Barletta (Republican)James B. Renacci (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accountability for Quality VA Healthcare Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program to enhance the physical security of VA medical facilities. The VA shall periodically update its Planning and Activating Community Based Outpatient Clinics handbook to reflect current policies and clarify the responsibilities of VA leasing project personnel. The VA shall: (1) strengthen its medical facility inspection process; and (2) monitor women veterans' access to gender-specific care services under community care contracts, including appointment scheduling and completion times. The VA shall: (1) clarify measures for medical appointment wait times in a manner that reduces the likelihood of misinterpretation, (2) ensure that "patient indicated date" (the earliest date the patient needs to be seen) is clearly defined for purposes of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) scheduling and related training documents, (3) improve recruitment and retention of scheduling staff and require facilities to routinely assess scheduling and resource needs, and (4) improve telephone access at its medical facilities. The VA shall conduct evaluations of the VHA's organizational structure and the Veterans Integrated Service Networks (regional VA health care administrative areas).
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3933: To establish and reinstate certain reporting requirements regarding efforts to recruit, hire, and retain health care professionals for the Veterans Health Administration.
  • HR 115-3558: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain improvements relating to inspections of Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and improving care for women.
  • HR 115-3185: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to evaluate the organizational structure of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
Building constructionCancerCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMedical educationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsNursingStudent aid and college costsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical careWomen's health

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on physical security at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, to direct the Secretary to make certain improvements relating to inspections of Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and improving care for women, to direct the Secretary to evaluate the organizational structure of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3874| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2017
Accountability for Quality VA Healthcare Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program to enhance the physical security of VA medical facilities. The VA shall periodically update its Planning and Activating Community Based Outpatient Clinics handbook to reflect current policies and clarify the responsibilities of VA leasing project personnel. The VA shall: (1) strengthen its medical facility inspection process; and (2) monitor women veterans' access to gender-specific care services under community care contracts, including appointment scheduling and completion times. The VA shall: (1) clarify measures for medical appointment wait times in a manner that reduces the likelihood of misinterpretation, (2) ensure that "patient indicated date" (the earliest date the patient needs to be seen) is clearly defined for purposes of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) scheduling and related training documents, (3) improve recruitment and retention of scheduling staff and require facilities to routinely assess scheduling and resource needs, and (4) improve telephone access at its medical facilities. The VA shall conduct evaluations of the VHA's organizational structure and the Veterans Integrated Service Networks (regional VA health care administrative areas).
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (21)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Lou Barletta (Republican)James B. Renacci (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3933: To establish and reinstate certain reporting requirements regarding efforts to recruit, hire, and retain health care professionals for the Veterans Health Administration.
  • HR 115-3558: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain improvements relating to inspections of Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and improving care for women.
  • HR 115-3185: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to evaluate the organizational structure of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionCancerCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMedical educationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsNursingStudent aid and college costsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical careWomen's health