AFPD44-1 governs Air Force Medical Service policies for healthcare, medical readiness, clinical care, and Medical Stability Operations.
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AFPD44-1 addresses population-based healthcare, evidence-based medicine, patient safety, quality care, deployable medical capabilities, and medical education. It requires qualified and trained medical personnel, clinical and preventive health services, education and testing procedures, and performance improvement activities.
Applies to: This directive applies to all AFMS uniformed personnel (Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard), civilian personnel, and contractors employed as part of the AFMS.
The AFMS will employ strategic goals of “Readiness, Better Health, Better Care, and Best Value” and “Trusted Care” to optimize population based healthcare, evidence-based medicine, patient safety, and quality patient care. (paragraph 1)
The AFMS will ensure it has qualified and trained medical personnel to meet any contingency through AFMS Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program. (paragraph 1)
Air Force Medical Home teams and Specialty Care Services will provide appropriate clinical and preventive health services to our Service members and all beneficiaries to ensure our supported population is the healthiest and highest performing segment of the United States. (paragraph 1)
Graduate Medical Education (GME) will provide the academic foundation for military medical education, research, and leadership development. (paragraph 1)
The AFMS promotes a drug-free workplace program through implementation of education and testing procedures. (paragraph 1)