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Medically Monitored

Date of Publication:

2/20/2014

Definition:

Services provided by an interdisciplinary staff of nurses, counselors, social workers, addiction specialists, and other health and technical personnel under the direction of a licensed physician. Medical monitoring is provided through appropriate mix of direct patient contact, review of records, treatment team meetings, 24-hour coverage by a physician, and a quality assurance program.

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 1010.04: Problematic Substance Use by DoD Personnel

Last Updated: December 05, 2018
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