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Summary of Accreditation Quality Information
Boise VA Medical Center
Org ID: 4740
500 West Fort Street
Boise, ID  83702-4598
(208)422-1100
www.va.gov


Accreditation
Programs
Accreditation
Decision
Effective
Date
Last Full Survey Date Last On-Site Survey Date  
Behavioral Health Care
Accredited 5/26/2007 5/25/2007 5/25/2007  
Home Care
Accredited 6/7/2008 5/25/2007 4/21/2009  
Hospital
Accredited 5/26/2007 5/25/2007 5/6/2009  
Long Term Care
Accredited 5/26/2007 5/25/2007 6/6/2008  



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  Symbol Key
This organization achieved the best possible results
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
This measure is not applicable for this organization.
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  Footnote Key
1. The measure or measure set was not reported.
2. The measure set does not have an overall result.
3. The number of patients is not enough for comparison purposes.
4. The measure meets the Privacy Disclosure Threshold rule.
5. The organization scored above 90% but was below most other organizations.
6. The measure results are not statistically valid.
7. The measure results are based on a sample of patients.
8. The number of months with measure data is below the reporting requirement.
9. The measure results are temporarily suppressed pending resubmission of updated data.
National Patient Safety Goals and National Quality Improvement Goals
    Compared to other Joint Commission Accredited Organizations
    Nationwide Statewide
Behavioral Health Care
2007 National Patient Safety Goals See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This Goal is not applicable for this organization.
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Home Care
2009 National Patient Safety Goals See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This Goal is not applicable for this organization.
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Hospital
2009 National Patient Safety Goals See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This Goal is not applicable for this organization.
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National Quality Improvement Goals:    
Reporting Period:
Jul  2008 -
Jun  2009
Heart Attack Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
Heart Failure Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
Pneumonia Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
Long Term Care
2008 National Patient Safety Goals See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This Goal is not applicable for this organization.
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Hospitals voluntarily participate in the Survey of Patients' Hospital Experiences(HCAHPS).
Pediatric and psychiatric hospitals are not eligible to participate in the HCAHPS survey based on their patient population.

National Quality Forum The Joint Commission only reports measures endorsed by the National Quality Forum.
 
* State results are not calculated for the National Patient Safety Goals.

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Sites and Services
* Primary Location

An organization may provide services not listed here. For more information refer to the Quality Report User Guide .

Locations of Care Available Services
Boise VA Medical Center  *
500 West Fort Street
Boise, ID  83702-4598
  • Addiction Care (Outpatient)
  • Audiology (Outpatient)
  • Behavioral Health (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
    (24-hour Acute Care/Crisis Stabilization - Adult)
  • Blood Glucose Monitors (mail order)
  • Blood Glucose Monitors (non-mail order)
  • Breast Prosthesis
  • Cancer Center/Oncology (Outpatient)
  • Cardiac Unit/Cardiology (Outpatient)
  • Care Coordination (Non 24 Hour Care)
  • Case Management (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • Chemical Dependency (Residential / Group Homes - Adult)
    (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • Commodes
  • Community Integration (Non 24 Hour Care)
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • Contracture Treatment: Dynamic Splint
  • CPM Device
  • CT Scanner (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Dentistry (Outpatient)
  • Dermatology (Outpatient)
  • Diabetic Footwear
  • Durable Medical Equipment
  • EEG/EKG/EMG Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Emergency Room (Outpatient)
  • Employment Services (Non 24 Hour Care)
  • Endocrinology (Outpatient)
  • Enteral Nutrition
  • Family Support (Non 24 Hour Care)
  • Gastroenterology (Outpatient)
  • General Medical Services (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • General Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • GI or Endoscopy Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Gynecology (Outpatient)
  • Heat/Cold Applications
  • Home Health Services
  • Home Medical Equipment
  • Hospital Beds - Electric
  • Hospital Beds - Manual
  • Imaging/Radiology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • In-Home Behavioral Health Services (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • Infectious Diseases (Outpatient)
  • Infusion Pumps
  • Insulin Infusion Pumps and Supplies
  • Intensive Care Unit (Inpatient)
  • Internal Medicine (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Limb Prostheses
  • Long Term Care
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Medical Detoxification (Inpatient)
  • Mental Health (Inpatient, Outpatient, 24-hour Acute Care/Crisis Stabilization)
  • Nebulizers
  • Nephrology (Outpatient)
  • Nuclear Medicine (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Occupational Health (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Off The Shelf Orthotics
  • Operating Room (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Ophthalmology/Eye Surgery (Outpatient)
  • Orthopedic Surgery (Outpatient)
  • Orthotics - Custom Fabricated
  • Orthotics - Non-Customized
  • Otolaryngology/Ear, Nose, and Throat (Outpatient)
  • Outpatient Surgery (Outpatient)
  • Oxygen
  • Pain Management (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Patient Lifts and Accessories
  • Peer Support (Non 24 Hour Care)
  • Pharmacy Services
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Pneumatic Compression Devices
  • Podiatry (Outpatient)
  • Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Power Operated Vehicles (or scooters)
  • Power Wheelchairs
  • Power Wheelchairs Custom
  • Prosthetic Cataract Lenses
  • Prosthetic Lenses/Conventional Contact Lens
  • Prosthetic Lenses/Conventional Eyeglasses
  • Prosthetics
  • Pulmonary Function Lab (Outpatient)
  • Rehabilitation (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Respiratory Care (Ventilator) (Inpatient)
  • Respiratory Equipment
  • Respiratory Services
  • Respite Care (Inpatient)
  • Rheumatology (Outpatient)
  • Services Supporting Rehabilitation and Resilience (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • Skilled Nursing Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility (Inpatient)
  • Sleep Center (Outpatient)
  • Speech Generating Device
  • Suction Pump
  • Supplies
  • Support Surfaces - For Beds
  • Telemetry (Inpatient)
  • Tens Units
  • Thoracic Surgery (Inpatient)
  • Tracheostomy Supplies
  • Traction Equipment
  • Ultaviolet Light Devices
  • Ultrasound (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Urology (Outpatient)
  • Vascular Surgery (Inpatient)
  • Vocational Rehabilitation (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • Voice Prostheses
  • Walkers, Canes and Crutches
  • Wheelchair Related Accessories
  • Wheelchair Seating / Cushions
  • Wheelchairs - Manual
  • Wheelchairs - Manual Custom
  • Wound Care (Inpatient, Outpatient)
Boise Vet Center BHC
2424 Bank Drive
Boise, ID  83705
  • Behavioral Health (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • Chemical Dependency (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
Burns Clinic
271 N Egan
Burns, OR  97720
  • Behavioral Health (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • Chemical Dependency (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)
Canyon County CBOC
210 East Pine Street
Caldwell, ID  83605
  • Behavioral Health (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • Chemical Dependency (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)
Challis BHC
One Clinic Road
Challis, ID  83226
  • Behavioral Health (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • Chemical Dependency (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
Salmon Idaho BHC
111 Lillian Street, Unit 203
Salmon, ID  83467
  • Behavioral Health (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • Chemical Dependency (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
Twin Falls CBOC
260 2nd Avenue East
Twin Falls, ID  83301
  • Behavioral Health (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • Chemical Dependency (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)

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