Policy for the Use of Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Injection and Pentetate Zinc Trisodium Injection for Treatment of Service Personnel and Family Members

Policy Memo for Anesthesia Reporting and Monitoring Device

Policy Memorandum for Women, Infants and Children Overseas Program

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued, "Interim Antiviral Guidance for the 2008-09 Influenza Season," that can be found at http://www.cdc.govlflu/professionals/antivirals/index.htm). The Military Health System is directed to adhere to this guidance.

Integration of a DoD/VA Single Disability Evaluation/Transition examination into the IPDES is envisioned to be a more transparent and efficient process for Service members who will be separated as part of the Pilot Disability Evaluation System (DES) that was established and implemented in November 2007.

This policy establishes requirements for preauthorization by military treatment facilities (MTFs) of routine and urgent medical care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for active duty service member (ADSM) TRlCARE Prime enrollees in a terminal leave status.

This memorandum directs the use of these standard terms and definitions for all WII-related reports, requests for information, data calls, communications, and collaborative efforts between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veteran's Affairs not later than Dec. 15,2008.

The purpose of this memorandum is to implement the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Healthcare Safety Network within the Military Health System.

Policy Memorandum to Establish 2009 Premium Rates for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)

The purpose of this memorandum is to formally document policy on the use of the approved deployed electronic health record system, the Theater Medical Information Program-Joint (TMIP-J).

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense shall enter into agreements for the mutually beneficial coordination, use, or exchange of use of the health care resources of VA and DoD. The goal is to improve the access, quality, and cost effectiveness of the health care provided by the Veterans Health Administration and the Military ...

Attached is policy guidance for implementation of the Critical Wartime Skills Accession Bonus for active duty physician and dental specialist officers in accordance with the authorities provided under Section 617 of the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Act.

In accordance with References (a)-(c), the Fiscal Year 2009 Pharmacy Officer Special Pay Plan is attached.