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DHA PM 6025-13: Implementation Guidance for DHA Procedures Manual, “Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System,” Volume 5

This Defense Health Agency-Procedures Manual (DHA-PM), based on the authority of References (a) and (b), and in accordance with the guidance of References (c) through (ab), establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA’s) procedures to assign responsibilities and establish procedures for managing Clinical Quality Management (CQM) in the Military Health System (MHS). This DHA-PM replaces, in full, the contents of the DoD Manual 6025.13 (Reference (e)), which is targeted for cancellation. This DHA-PM, replaces, in Volume 2, the full contents, unless otherwise stated, of the following memorandums, which are targeted for cancellation: Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Policy on Reporting Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations-Reviewable Sentinel Events in the Military Health System," July 13, 2004 (Reference (h)); Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Amplifying Guidance Relating to the Reporting of Sentinel Events and Personally Identifiable Information Breaches to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs)," February 13, 2012 (Reference (i)) [as related to the reporting of sentinel events only]; and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Medical Quality Assurance and Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System Sentinel Event and Root Cause Analysis Process Improvements," March 12, 2015 (Reference (j)).

• Identification #: 6025.13
• Date: 9/1/2019
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

DHA PM 6025-13: Implementation Guidance for DHA Procedures Manual, “Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System,” Volume 3

This Defense Health Agency-Procedures Manual (DHA-PM), based on the authority of References (a) and (b), and in accordance with the guidance of References (c) through (ab), establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA’s) procedures to assign responsibilities and establish procedures for managing Clinical Quality Management (CQM) in the Military Health System (MHS). This DHA-PM replaces, in full, the contents of the DoD Manual 6025.13 (Reference (e)), which is targeted for cancellation. This DHA-PM, replaces, in Volume 2, the full contents, unless otherwise stated, of the following memorandums, which are targeted for cancellation: Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Policy on Reporting Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations-Reviewable Sentinel Events in the Military Health System," July 13, 2004 (Reference (h)); Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Amplifying Guidance Relating to the Reporting of Sentinel Events and Personally Identifiable Information Breaches to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs)," February 13, 2012 (Reference (i)) [as related to the reporting of sentinel events only]; and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Medical Quality Assurance and Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System Sentinel Event and Root Cause Analysis Process Improvements," March 12, 2015 (Reference (j)).

• Identification #: 6025.13
• Date: 9/1/2019
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

DHA PM 6025-13: Implementation Guidance for Defense Health Agency Procedures Manual, “Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System,” Volumes 1-7

This Defense Health Agency-Procedures Manual (DHA-PM), based on the authority of References (a) and (b), and in accordance with the guidance of References (c) through (ab), establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA’s) procedures to assign responsibilities and establish procedures for managing Clinical Quality Management (CQM) in the Military Health System (MHS). This DHA-PM replaces, in full, the contents of the DoD Manual 6025.13 (Reference (e)), which is targeted for cancellation. This DHA-PM, replaces, in Volume 2, the full contents, unless otherwise stated, of the following memorandums, which are targeted for cancellation: Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Policy on Reporting Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations-Reviewable Sentinel Events in the Military Health System," July 13, 2004 (Reference (h)); Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Amplifying Guidance Relating to the Reporting of Sentinel Events and Personally Identifiable Information Breaches to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs)," February 13, 2012 (Reference (i)) [as related to the reporting of sentinel events only]; and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Medical Quality Assurance and Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System Sentinel Event and Root Cause Analysis Process Improvements," March 12, 2015 (Reference (j)).

• Identification #: 6025.13
• Date: 9/1/2019
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

DHA PM 6025-13: Implementation Guidance for DHA Procedures Manual, “Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System,” Volume 6

This Defense Health Agency-Procedures Manual (DHA-PM), based on the authority of References (a) and (b), and in accordance with the guidance of References (c) through (ab), establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA’s) procedures to assign responsibilities and establish procedures for managing Clinical Quality Management (CQM) in the Military Health System (MHS). This DHA-PM replaces, in full, the contents of the DoD Manual 6025.13 (Reference (e)), which is targeted for cancellation. This DHA-PM, replaces, in Volume 2, the full contents, unless otherwise stated, of the following memorandums, which are targeted for cancellation: Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Policy on Reporting Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations-Reviewable Sentinel Events in the Military Health System," July 13, 2004 (Reference (h)); Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Amplifying Guidance Relating to the Reporting of Sentinel Events and Personally Identifiable Information Breaches to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs)," February 13, 2012 (Reference (i)) [as related to the reporting of sentinel events only]; and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Memorandum, "Medical Quality Assurance and Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System Sentinel Event and Root Cause Analysis Process Improvements," March 12, 2015 (Reference (j)).

• Identification #: 6025.13
• Date: 9/1/2019
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: N/A

Burden of Disease

This case definition was developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch (AFHSB) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of the public health impact or “burden” attributable to various illnesses and injuries in members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Reports on disease burden are based on the total number of medical encounters for a specific condition.

Burden of Disease Appendix

This case definition was developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch (AFHSB) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of the public health impact or “burden” attributable to various illnesses and injuries in members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Reports on disease burden are based on the total number of medical encounters for a specific condition.

Leukemia

This case definition was developed in 2010 by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC) in collaboration with a working group of subject matter experts from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASDHA), the United States Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) and the United States Military Cancer Institute. The definition was developed for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of invasive cancers and was used in a June 2012 Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR) article on incident diagnoses of cancers.

Rickettsial Diseases

This case definition was developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch (AFHSB) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of a condition important to military-associated populations.

DHA-IPM 17-009: Nurse Advice Line Program Operations Guidance

This Defense Health Agency Interim Procedures Memorandum (DHA-IPM) describes the mission and objectives of the Nurse Advice Line Program and provides guidance and direction on the expected roles and responsibilities at all levels of the Military Health System (MHS). Please disseminate this message to all Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) commanders. This is effective immediately; it must be incorporated into Military Service Department NAL policies and a future Defense Health Agency-Procedural Instruction for MTFs. This DHA-IPM will expire October 31, 2019.

• Identification #: DHA-IPM 17-009
• Date: 8/30/2019
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: N/A

DHA IPM 19-006: 2019–2020 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program (IVP)

This Defense Health Agency-Interim Procedures Memorandum (DHA-IPM), based on the authority of References (a) and (b), and in accordance with the guidance of References (c) through (o), implementing instructions, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the seasonal influenza vaccination program. • This DHA-IPM cancels and reissues DHA-IPM 18-005. • This DHA-IPM is effective immediately and will expire 12 months from the date of issue.

• Identification #: 19-006
• Date: 8/29/2019
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Immunization Healthcare | Immunizations | Preventive Health

DoD Formulary Placement of FDA Newly Approved Drugs

The Final Rule, Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)/TRICARE: TRICARE Pharmacy Benefits Program, published on 27 July 2015 in the Federal Register, Vol. 80, No. 143, , pages 44269 – 44274, with effective date of 26 August 2015, clarifies the process for formulary placement of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) newly approved innovator drugs, giving the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee up to 120 days to recommend tier placement on the uniform formulary.

DoD and VA Mobile App Clinicians Guide

This chart for health care providers identifies which DoD and VA mobile health apps provide resources and support for specific health conditions affecting service members.

DHA Prescription Pad for Connected Health

Prescription pad created by DHA Connected Health permitting health care providers to "prescribe" mobile applications and websites supporting health and readiness.

DoD and VA Apps for Service Members

Chart outlining the features of several DoD and VA mobile applications supporting health and readiness in service members and military families.

DHA PI 6025.20: Medical Management (MM) Program within the Military Health System (MHS)

This Defense Health Agency-Procedural Instruction (DHA-PI), based on the authority of References (a) and (b), and in accordance with the guidance of References (c) through (t), establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) procedures for MM program requirements to support standard and integrated care management implementation within the MHS.

• Identification #: DHA PI 6025.20
• Date: 8/27/2019
• Type: DHA Procedural Instruction
• Topics: N/A