VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act

Bill 117 hr 293, also known as the VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act, aims to improve the leadership and performance of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the United States. The bill focuses on establishing a system to evaluate the leadership of VA hospital directors and hold them accountable for their performance.

Under this legislation, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs will be required to develop and implement a performance appraisal system for VA hospital directors. This system will include specific performance metrics and standards that directors must meet in order to be considered successful in their roles. The bill also mandates that the Secretary establish a process for evaluating and reporting on the performance of VA hospital directors to ensure transparency and accountability.

Additionally, the VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act requires the Secretary to provide training and support to VA hospital directors to help them improve their leadership skills and performance. This training will focus on areas such as effective communication, team building, and strategic planning. Overall, this bill is designed to enhance the quality of care and services provided by VA hospitals by ensuring that hospital directors are held to high standards of leadership and performance. By implementing a performance appraisal system and providing support and training to hospital directors, the VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act aims to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of VA hospitals in serving our nation's veterans.