124 STAT. 1160 PUBLIC LAW 111–163—MAY 5, 2010 this title. The mechanisms shall provide for the prompt and thor- ough review of any reports so submitted by the receiving officials.’’. (c) REVIEW OF CURRENT HEALTH CARE QUALITY SAFEGUARDS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a comprehensive review of all current policies and protocols of the Department of Veterans Affairs for maintaining health care quality and patient safety at Department medical facilities. The review shall include a review and assessment of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, including an assessment of— (A) the efficacy of the quality indicators under the program; (B) the efficacy of the data collection methods under the program; (C) the efficacy of the frequency with which regular data analyses are performed under the program; and (D) the extent to which the resources allocated to the program are adequate to fulfill the stated function of the program. (2) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Con- gress a report on the review conducted under paragraph (1), including the findings of the Secretary as a result of the review and such recommendations as the Secretary considers appro- priate in light of the review. SEC. 506. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZA- TIONS AND LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO ENSURE THAT VETERANS RECEIVE CARE AND BENEFITS FOR WHICH THEY ARE ELIGIBLE. (a) PILOT PROGRAM REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using community-based organizations and local and State government entities— (1) to increase the coordination of community, local, State, and Federal providers of health care and benefits for veterans to assist veterans who are transitioning from military service to civilian life in such transition; (2) to increase the availability of high quality medical and mental health services to veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life; (3) to provide assistance to families of veterans who are transitioning from military service to civilian life to help such families adjust to such transition; and (4) to provide outreach to veterans and their families to inform them about the availability of benefits and connect them with appropriate care and benefit programs. (b) DURATION OF PROGRAM.—The pilot program shall be carried out during the 2-year period beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) PROGRAM LOCATIONS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The pilot program shall be carried out at five locations selected by the Secretary for purposes of the pilot program. (2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In selecting locations for the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider the advisability of selecting locations in— 38 USC 523 note.
