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FOIA Library

Learn more about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Reading Room, which is part of the 1996 amendments to FOIA, mandating publicly accessible "electronic reading rooms" with agency FOIA response materials and other information routinely available to the public.

Please note that files more than five years old may not be compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you need an accessible version of a particular file, please contact us and we will provide one for you.

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Fact Sheet
Oct. 21, 2022

Access Controls

.PDF | 239.04 KB

This HIPAA Information Paper describes Person or Entity Authentication For Access Controls (Updated March 2015).

Fact Sheet
Sept. 14, 2022

Neuroendocrine Dysfunction Following Concussion/Mild TBI Provider Fact Sheet

.PDF | 168.72 KB

The Neuroendocrine Dysfunction Following Concussion/Mild TBI Provider Fact Sheet, developed by TBICoE, is a one page document that gives primary care managers (PCMs) an overview of neuroendocrine dysfunction (NED) that can occur after concussion, or mild TBI. It highlights conditions with overlapping symptoms, screening and treatment considerations, ...

Fact Sheet
Aug. 22, 2022

PHIMT Fact Sheet

.PDF | 241.91 KB

The Protected Health Information Management Tool (PHIMT), is the primary tool used by Military Health System (MHS) facilities for all release of information processing, management and compliance. The tool also serves many other critical features that are required by law including all major Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ...

Fact Sheet
June 8, 2022

Talking to Your Child about TBI: A Guide for Caregivers of Service Members and Veterans

.PDF | 246.77 KB

This TBICoE fact sheet includes age-appropriate strategies adults can use to speak with children about traumatic brain injury—or concussion. It also includes tips on how to help kids cope with changes that impact the family unit.

Fact Sheet
June 8, 2022

Addressing Family Needs: A Guide for Caregivers of Service Members and Veterans

.PDF | 116.93 KB

This TBICoE fact sheet includes ways to build stronger family ties and develop coping strategies for challenges the family may experience after a loved one sustains a concussion—or TBI—such as substance misuse, psychological and emotional trauma, and financial changes.

Fact Sheet
June 8, 2022

Intimacy and Sexuality Following TBI: A Guide for Caregivers of Service Members and Veterans

.PDF | 121.48 KB

This TBICoE fact sheet provides caregivers and those diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury—or concussion— with information for addressing intimacy and sexuality concerns following injury. It includes information on how TBI can affect sexual functioning and behavior, and tips on improving intimacy after a brain injury.

Fact Sheet
June 8, 2022

Returning Home After TBI: A Guide for Caregivers of Service Members and Veterans

.PDF | 137.09 KB

This TBICoE fact sheet shares information and adaptation tips when a loved one diagnosed with a TBI—or concussion—returns home. It includes hot topics such as driving following TBI and ways to avoid a second traumatic brain injury.

Fact Sheet
March 1, 2022

Computer Vision Syndrome

.PDF | 255.95 KB

This fact sheets is intended to provide information on computer vision syndrome (CVS) and following the 20-20-20 Rule. List of CVS causes and symptoms.

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