Protecting the Health of Deployed Forces: Lessons Learned from the Persian Gulf War : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations of the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, First Session, March 25, 2003, Volumes 74-77U.S. Government Printing Office, 2003 - 145 pages |
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... recorded . The Department of Defense [ DOD ] , took years to acknowledge obvi- ous deficiencies in Gulf war - era health ... medical record- keeping , battlefield environmental monitoring , troop location data , and health surveillance ...
... recorded . The Department of Defense [ DOD ] , took years to acknowledge obvi- ous deficiencies in Gulf war - era health ... medical record- keeping , battlefield environmental monitoring , troop location data , and health surveillance ...
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... medical record keeping , battlefield environmental monitoring , troop location data and health surveillance before , during and after deployments . External panels of experts have echoed recommendations to standardize and integrate ...
... medical record keeping , battlefield environmental monitoring , troop location data and health surveillance before , during and after deployments . External panels of experts have echoed recommendations to standardize and integrate ...
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... medical service to our Armed Forces , I want to recognize the cause for ... record reviews are all part of this continuum . We've established a ... medical and immunization records . We look at whether there is a DNA sample on record ...
... medical service to our Armed Forces , I want to recognize the cause for ... record reviews are all part of this continuum . We've established a ... medical and immunization records . We look at whether there is a DNA sample on record ...
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... medical record reviews are parts of this continuum . In order to clarify our program , I will address the requirements of Public Law 105-85 individually , and then explain our actions that go beyond what that law requires . Public Law ...
... medical record reviews are parts of this continuum . In order to clarify our program , I will address the requirements of Public Law 105-85 individually , and then explain our actions that go beyond what that law requires . Public Law ...
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... medical record keeping during deployments , allowing for surveillance of health events as well as documentation of health care and countermeasures utilized during deployment . The TMIP , which is currently undergoing testing , will ...
... medical record keeping during deployments , allowing for surveillance of health events as well as documentation of health care and countermeasures utilized during deployment . The TMIP , which is currently undergoing testing , will ...
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Page 14 - I ask unanimous consent that all members of the subcommittee be permitted to place an opening statement in the record and that the record remain open for 3 days for that purpose.
Page 14 - I'd ask you to rise and raise your right hands. [Witnesses sworn.] Mr. SHAYS. Note for the record that all have responded in the affirmative.
Page 24 - ... military and exposure histories; improve patient care; and establish a database for further study. The education component of VHI prepares VA healthcare providers to better serve their patients.
Page 1 - Chung, clerk; David Rapallo, minority counsel; and Jean Gosa, minority assistant clerk. Mr. SHAYS.
Page 2 - We thank them all for participating and we look forward to their testimony. [The prepared statement of Hon. Christopher Shays follows:] ONE HUNDRED...
Page 67 - I have had additional duty as the Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense for Gulf War Illnesses.
Page 86 - Use a systematic process to prospectively evaluate non-battle-related risks associated with the activities and settings of deployments. Collect and manage environmental data and personnel location, biological samples, and activity data to facilitate analysis of deployment exposures and to support clinical care and public health activities. Develop the risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication stalls of military leaders at all levels.
Page 91 - Implement a joint computerized patient record and other automated recordkeeping that meets the information needs of those involved with individual care and military public health. Our Work Also Indicates Some DOD Programs for Improving Medical Surveillance Are Not Fully Implemented DOD guidance established requirements for recording and tracking vaccinations and automating medical records for archiving and recalling medical encounters. While our work indicates that DOD has made...