Staffing models
Title II — Staffing matters › Subtitle B — Recruitment and retention
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(a) In general Subchapter I of chapter 74 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7415. Staffing models (a) Staffing models The Secretary shall establish a staffing model for each service or program within the Veterans Health Administration. (b) Reevaluation The Secretary shall reevaluate each staffing model established under subsection (a) not less frequently than once every 5 years. (c) Consultation In establishing and reevaluating staffing models under this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Comptroller General of the United States, the Inspector General of the Department, labor representatives, veterans service organizations, and appropriate professional associations. (d) Reporting (1) In general The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report containing any staffing model or reevaluation of a staffing model under this section, including any feedback provided under paragraph (2). (2) Feedback (A) In general Before submitting under paragraph (1) a report containing any staffing model or reevaluation of a staffing model, the Secretary shall submit such model or reevaluation to the entities specified under subsection (c) for feedback. (B) Incorporation of feedback The Secretary shall include in the report submitted under paragraph (1) any original documents, a description of feedback provided under subparagraph (A), and the new documents updated with such feedback. (3) Elements The report required under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) a description of— (i) the staffing model for each service or program within the Veterans Health Administration; (ii) where and how the staffing model shall be applied; and (iii) the rationale for such staffing model; (B) an identification of the ratio of staff required to administer such service or program to the number of veterans served by such service or program; and (C) such other matters as the Secretary determines appropriate.. (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7414 the following new item: 7415. Staffing models..