Sec. 304. Inspector General reports
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Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and not less than every 3 years thereafter, the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services shall develop and submit to Congress and the Service a report on patient harm events occurring in Service units and deferrals and denials of care of patients of the Service. The report required under paragraph
(1)shall include the following: An evaluation of the number and kind of events that contribute to patient deaths in a Service unit and recommendations regarding reducing the number of patient deaths. An evaluation of the Service’s tracking and reporting of, and response to, patient harm events and recommendations regarding how to improve such tracking, reporting, and response. The effects of deferrals and denials of care on patients of the Service, including patient outcomes, and recommendations regarding how to reduce deferrals and denials of care. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Inspector General shall— conduct an audit of reporting systems of the Service, as of the date of enactment of this Act; and provide to the Service recommendations and technical assistance regarding implementation of improved reporting systems, procedures, standards, and protocols.