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A formal civilian organization that, within a designated area, coordinates activities related to the recovery of organs, eyes, and tissues for a specific type of transplantation. OPOs evaluate potential donors, discuss donation with surviving family members, arrange for the surgical removal and transplantation of donated organs, and educate the public abo...
Formerly referred to as “same day surgery.” A type of outpatient visit in which immediate pre-procedure and post-procedure care requires an unusual degree of intensity and is provided in an ambulatory procedure unit. Care is required in the facility for less than 24 hours.
One of the departments within the Department of Defense created by the National Sec rity Act of 1947, which are the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force. Also called MILDEP.
An individual who makes a gift of all or part of his or her body for specific purposes.
The cornea, eye, skin, bone, bone marrow, dura, blood vessel, fascia, brain or any other distinct type of material that is currently or will be suitable for medical therapeutics or scientific research that does not require ongoing biological patient support (active perfusion) at the time of harvest.
Individuals who are civilian employees of the DoD who possess a DoD ID card in accordance with Volume 1 of DoD Manual 1000.13.
A two-position alphanumeric code for a major high-level organizational unit within the Air Force to which Headquarters Air Force allocates funds.
Definition found in DHA TM 7220.01- Defense Health Program (DHP) Common Cost Accounting Structure (CCAS) Guidance.
All professional, technical, and related functions performed by the three military medical departments, such as general and special medical treatment, dental care including prosthetic laboratory service, nursing care, veterinary service, medical laboratory service, patient evacuation, preventive medicine (including physical examinations), nutrition manage...
To assist MTFs in providing staff augmentation due to difficulties in filling open positions or personnel shortages to meet a given demand. ERSAs are resource sharing vehicles used by MTFs that allow for the placement of active duty and/or MTF civilian providers in network facilities to treat active duty and TRICARE beneficiaries. ERSAs only apply to prov...
A six-character, alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies each Active, Reserve and National Guard unit of the Armed Forces.
Definition found in DHA TM 7220.01- Defense Health Program (DHP) Common Cost Accounting Structure (CCAS) Guidance.
A two-position code synonymous with allotment serial number assigned by the operating agencies to identify specific funding points.
Definition found in DHA TM 7220.01- Defense Health Program (DHP) Common Cost Accounting Structure (CCAS) Guidance.
Health insurance coverage provided by the DoD for military personnel and their dependents when governmental medical facilities are not available. Covers active or retired members of all branches of the military service plus the Public Health Service, National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) and the dependents of military personnel killed on active ...
Individuals eligible for health care services under Chapter 55 of Title 10, United States Code.
The various programs carried out by the Secretary of Defense under this chapter and any other provision of law providing for the furnishing of medical and dental care and health benefits to members and former members of the uniformed services and their dependents, including the following health plan options:
Medical treatment facilities (MTFs) that are registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be collectors.
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