59MDWI44-133 governs practices and procedures for providing patient and community health care throughout the 59th Medical Wing.
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It covers discharge and transfer, medication management, organization performance, the environment of care, and human resources. The instruction requires compliance with Department of Defense patient safety standards and sets requirements for care coordination, performance measurement, safety, staffing, and competency.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel assigned, attached, or under contract to the 59 MDW with the exception of personnel assigned to the 959th Medical Group (MDG) at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) and the 59th Training Group.
Discharge planning is provided on admission to same day surgery patients to ensure that the transition to outpatient care is smooth and that the appropriate services and equipment are utilized. (paragraph 4)
Coordinating referrals to other clinics and services internal or external to the organization is the responsibility of the referring clinic, and should be conducted as prescribed in the San Antonio Military Health System (SAMHS) Referral Guide located in the Air Force Applications folder on the desktop. (paragraph 4)
Patients who present to the clinic with an emergency condition are transported via ambulance to the Family Emergency Center at WHASC or other nearest military or civilian medical facilities with emergency service capabilities. (paragraph 4)
If the event meets sentinel event criteria, a root cause analysis (RCA) is completed. (paragraph 6)
To the fullest extent possible, all staff members will enforce control of children in the Clinic. (paragraph 9)