Not everyone working for the federal government is eligible for treatment at a medical treatment facility (MTF). Eligibility is verified by showing a valid ID card and using the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). What is the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)? DEERS is a computer system. It was developed to help with … Read more
What is AHLTA and what is it used for? Information is now recorded in the electronic medical record (EMR). Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) ensures the contents of patient information are held in accordance with laws like the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Privacy Act, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). … Read more
What are fleet hospitals? Fleet hospitals are often used for high-intense combat or low-intense, but long +60 day combat operations. These setups are mainly built for operations that last over 60 days. HMs deploy with Expeditionary Medical Facilities (EMF) with up to 500 beds according to instructions from the Combatant Commander (COCOM). These fleets are … Read more
What are the construction battalions? The Navy organizes the Construction Battalions (CBs) during the first days of WWII. The personnel who were responsible for this were unofficially called “Seabees.” These Seabees work all over the world designing and building airfields, structures, and camps to support the Navy and Marine Corps missions. Seabees are also provided … Read more
Apparently, there was a really complex relationship between the Navy and Fleet Marine Force (FMF). The FMF is a group of air and ground troops trained for offensive deployment. What did the FMF consist of? Marine Headquarters Marine Logistics Group (MLG) Marine divisions Marine brigades Marine aircraft wings What was the Battalion Aid Station? The … Read more
Like Shipboard Non-tactical Automatic Data Process (SNAP) Automated Medical System (SAMS), MRRS is another tool for tracking medical and dental readiness of active duty and reserve Navy and Marines. It is internet-based and allows providers to edit, modify, update, and manage readiness regardless of location. The member can be anywhere in the world, receiving care … Read more
SAMS is a tool that tracks the medical and dental readiness of the Navy and Marines. Allows Healthcare Providers to have access to make modifications or updates to patient medical information. It is also used to track inventory, log inspections, log reports, and log medical training.
An administrative HM billet is in charge of maintaining the command’s files and Navy directives. Check out OPNAVINST 5215.17 series, Navy Directives Issuance System for more detail about their responsibilities. There are 2 types of directives and each has a purpose Permanent Regulate administration Establishes policies Delegate authority Assign mission functions or tasks Temporary Notice … Read more
The mission is to prevent, treat, and care for sailors. How it works is that the senior medical and dental officers the ones to report to the Health Services department and the Commanding Officer (CO) on all matters affecting the health of the crew. Medical readiness is based on IMR with 6 basic requirements Individual … Read more
What is 3-M? The Navy Maintenance and Material Management System (3-M) was created to record, report, and evaluate and organize maintenance requirements. 3-M is the main system for ships and shore equipment. What does the Maintenance and Material Management System (3-M) provide? It provides the means to: Plan Acquire Organize Direct Control Evaluate What is … Read more
