Guidance on the Establishment of a Human Cell, Tissue, and Cellular and Tissue Based Products Program

This memorandum requests the Services resource a Human Cell, Tissue, and Cellular and Tissue Based Products (HCT/Ps) Program that complies with regulatory standards for management and oversight of HCT/Ps, according to the best fit for their Service.

• Identification #: 00-memo-2012-07-26
• Date: 7/26/2012
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Health Care Technology | Research & Innovation

Navy BUMED Instruction 6000.2E: Accreditation of Fixed Medical Treatment Facilities

This instruction establishes policy, publishes procedures, and assigns responsibility for the accreditation of Navy Medicine's (NAVMED) medical treatment facilities (MTFs). This instruction is a complete revision and must be read in its entirety.

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 7/16/2012
• Type: Instructions
• Topics: Health Care Administration & Operations | Quality, Patient Safety & Access Information (for Patients)

Standard Enterprise Architecture Requirements for Acquiring Information Management/Information Technology Products and Services

The Military Health System (MHS) Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) Strategic Plan established enterprise-wide interoperability and common architecture goals for MHS 1M/IT products and services that promote agility and interoperability within MHS and externally with Federal and industry partners.

• Identification #: 00-memo-2012-06-19
• Date: 6/19/2012
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Health Care Technology

Reporting Infection Prevention and Control Data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention using the National Healthcare Safety Network 12-005

The purpose of this memorandum is to update Health Affairs Policy 08-020, which implemented the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) within the Military Health System (MHS).

• Identification #: 12-005
• Date: 5/22/2012
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Health Care Administration & Operations | Patient Safety

MHS Cloud First Adoption Directive and Policy Guidance Signed Memo and Attachment

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 mandates that the Department of Defense (DoD) and its agencies develop a strategy to migrate to using Cloud computing services. Against this backdrop, DoD released an IT Enterprise Strategy and Roadmap plan in September 2011 developed by the DoD CIO, Teri Takai. This memorandum is consistent with Federal and DoD strategies, directives, and plans as they relate to implementation of a Military Health System (MHS) Cloud First policy aligning with the MHS mission

• Identification #: 00-memo-2012-05-22
• Date: 5/22/2012
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Health Care Technology

Defense Health Board Annual Review of Department of Defense Deployment Health Centers

Evaluation of the TRICARE Program

Fiscal Year 2012 Report to Congress

Air Force Instruction 44-119: Medical Quality Operations

This instruction outlines military treatment facility (MTF) roles and responsibilities in the area of clinical performance improvement (PI), explains patient safety and risk management (RM) programs, PI/accreditation/self-inspection requirements, credentials and privileging processes, and scope of practice in order to provide optimal healthcare delivery.

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 8/16/2011
• Type: Instructions
• Topics: Health Care Administration & Operations | Quality, Patient Safety & Access Information (for Patients)

Navy BUMED Instruction 6010.28: Healthcare Resolutions Program

This instruction establishes Navy Medicine strategic policy for the promotion of organizational transparency and full disclosure following unanticipated or adverse outcomes of care; to assist the enterprise in "doing the right thing" when there are unanticipated outcomes of care, treatment and services; to train and coach providers in disclosure techniques and to resolve complex healthcare issues at the earliest opportunity, outside a legal venue, with equitable resolutions for patients, providers, and the organization.

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 5/23/2011
• Type: Instructions
• Topics: Health Care Administration & Operations | Quality, Patient Safety & Access Information (for Patients) | Patient Safety

TRICARE Policy for Access to Care

This memorandum rescinds and replaces several previously-issued Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) (ASD[HA]) policy memoranda regarding TRICARE policy for access to care. To the extent practicable, this policy applies to overseas locations and to the TRICARE Overseas Program contractor with consideration that overseas/foreign locations often present unique circumstances.

• Identification #: HA Policy: 11-005
• Date: 4/26/2011
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Health Care Administration & Operations

Evaluation of the TRICARE Program Fiscal Year 2011 Report to Congress

Section 717 of the FY 1996 NDAA (PL 104-106)

Veteran to Veteran Helpline Program A National Model

Veteran to Veteran Helpline Program A National Model briefing presented to the Defense Health Board May 11, 2010

Evaluation of the TRICARE Program Fiscal Year 2010 Report to Congress

The Evaluation of the TRICARE Program Fiscal Year 2010 Report to Congress is provided by: The TRICARE Management Activity (TMA), Health Program Analysis and Evaluation Directorate (TMA/ HPA&E), in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) (OASD/HA). This report presents data for each of our four mission elements or strategic objectives: (1) maintaining casualty care and humanitarian assistance, (2) creating and sustaining a healthy, fit, and protected force, (3) promoting healthy and resilient individuals, families, and communities, and (4) improving education, training, and research. As in prior annual reports, where feasible and appropriate, data are trended over the most recent three fiscal years (usually FYs 2007–2009, in this year’s report), where programs are sufficiently mature. Where available and appropriate, we also continue the approach used in past years of comparing TRICARE with civiliansector benchmarks, such as in our beneficiary surveys of access and satisfaction.

Army Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Campaign

Army Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Campaign presented to the Defense Health Board Oct. 1, 2009

Army Regulation 40-68: Clinical Quality Management

This consolidated regulation prescribes policies, procedures and responsibilities for the administration of the Clinical Quality Management Program. It includes DoD and statutory policies addressing medical services quality management requirements. In addition, it implements DoD 6025.13 – R, DoDD 6000.14 and other DoD guidance.

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 5/22/2009
• Type: Federal Regulations
• Topics: Health Care Administration & Operations | Quality, Patient Safety & Access Information (for Patients)