that is inputted in the electronic health record. (iv) A review of any delayed or unresolved consultations. (2) An identification of such recommendations for corrective action as the Secretary considers necessary, including additional training, increased personnel, and other resources. (3) A certification that the director of each medical center of the Department is in compliance with the processes and requirements described in section 2(a) and such other requirements relating to the scheduling of appointments and management of consultations as the Secretary considers appropriate. (4) With respect to referrals for health care between health care providers or facilities of the Department, a measurement of, for each medical facility of the Department, the time it takes from the date that a clinician of the Department determines that a veteran requires care from another health care provider or facility to each of the following: (A) The date that the referral for care is sent to the other health care provider or facility. (B) The date that the other health care provider or facility accepts the referral. (C) The date that the appointment with the other health care provider or at the other facility is made. (D) The date of the appointment with the other health care provider or at the other facility. (E) Any other step that the Secretary determines necessary to measure. (c) Conduct of audit by third party Each audit conducted under subsection (a) with respect to a medical facility of the Department shall be conducted by an individual or entity that is not affiliated with the facility. (d) Transmittal to VHA Each audit conducted under subsection (a) shall be transmitted to the Under Secretary for Health of the Department so that the Under Secretary can— (1) strengthen oversight of the scheduling of appointments and management of consultations throughout the Department