59MDWI44-188 — Pre And Post-operative Refractive Surgery Forms

59MDWI44-188 governs the proper completion and submission of pre- and post-operative refractive surgery forms.

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  • Publication number: 59MDWI44-188
  • Title: PRE AND POST-OPERATIVE REFRACTIVE SURGERY FORMS
  • Date: 2021-02-02

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It covers forms documenting eligible and non-eligible applicants, commander’s authorization, and patient care before and after surgery at the Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center. It requires forms to be maintained and disposed of under Air Force records procedures, with listed forms maintained indefinitely at the center.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel assigned, attached or under contract to the 59th Medical Wing (MDW).

Topics covered

  • Pre-operative refractive surgery forms
  • Post-operative refractive surgery forms
  • Commander’s authorization
  • Patient care documentation
  • Forms submission
  • Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center

Questions and answers

Why is select data entered into the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application?

Select data is entered into Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application to facilitate communication with other members of the Air Force Medical Service and Department of Defense Health Care teams. (paragraph 3)

What does 59MDWI44-188 require for records created by its processes?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS).

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