PAM 40-11 — Army Public Health Program
PAM 40-11 governs implementing guidance for Army public health responsibilities, services, functions, procedures, and enterprise oversight.
- Publication number: PAM 40-11
- Title: ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM
- Date: 05/18/2020
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 40-11 on armypubs.army.mil
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It covers the Army Public Health Enterprise, quality management, public health information systems, health risk assessment, communication, surveillance, occupational and environmental health, environmental health, veterinary, operational, clinical, and community prevention services. It requires quality management systems to establish objectives, control procedures, measure performance, validate resources, maintain records, incorporate feedback, and evaluate effectiveness.
Applies to: The term Army personnel used throughout this pamphlet includes Military and Civilian personnel in all components.
Topics covered
- Army Public Health Enterprise
- Quality management systems
- Public health information systems
- Health surveillance and epidemiology
- Occupational and environmental health
- Environmental health
- Veterinary services
- Clinical public health
Questions and answers
What must a quality management system maintain for audit readiness?
All records necessary to reproduce and defend the work will be identified and maintained in a system of records. (paragraph 1-7)
How is Army public health activity monitoring defined?
Monitoring of an activity is continuous oversight which seeks to establish the extent to which input deliveries, work schedules, other required actions, and targeted outputs are proceeding according to plan so that timely action can be taken to correct any deficiencies detected. (paragraph 2-3)
What types of personal protective equipment must installation or unit safety personnel designate?
Designate the specific type of PPE to be used by Army personnel who are performing specific operations, processes, or tasks. (paragraph 7-23)
What indoor activities are prohibited on Army installations?
Indoor tanning is prohibited on Army installations. (paragraph 2-2)
What must unit commanders provide for disease prevention and control?
Provide the manpower, training, resources, PPE, supplies, and facilities necessary to implement required disease prevention and control measures. (paragraph 11-2)