AFPD41-2 — Medical Support

AFPD41-2 governs Air Force medical support policy, including medical readiness, logistics, resources, information systems, and facility operations.

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  • Publication number: AFPD41-2
  • Title: MEDICAL SUPPORT
  • Date: 2018-05-17

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It covers inpatient and outpatient services, health records, medical planning, resource allocation, information systems, contingency readiness, logistics, and facility operations. It requires the Air Force to use resources efficiently, maintain internal controls, and support safe, quality healthcare.

Applies to: This publication applies to all military and civilian Air Force personnel, members of the Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard, and other individuals or organizations as required by binding agreement or obligation with the Department of the Air Force.

Topics covered

  • Inpatient and outpatient services
  • Health records
  • Medical planning and resource allocation
  • Medical readiness
  • Medical logistics support
  • Medical facility operations
  • Internal controls

Questions and answers

What must AFPD41-2 require for inpatient and outpatient services?

Develop procedures for inpatient and outpatient services including establishing and maintaining an accurate, well-documented health record for every patient. (paragraph 2)

How must medical resources and manpower be allocated?

Establish processes for medical planning, programming, budgeting and execution to responsibly allocate medical resources and manpower. (paragraph 2)

What information systems must the Air Force develop for medical operations?

Develop information systems that help healthcare managers obtain information needed to manage medical operations. (paragraph 2)

How must military medical units prepare for contingencies?

Ensure military medical units are ready to respond to contingencies. (paragraph 2)

What does medical logistics support include?

Provide responsive, economical, and efficient medical logistics support, which includes the availability of peacetime and war reserve materiel. (paragraph 2)

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