COMDTINST 6000.12A — Health Services Change Requests

COMDTINST 6000.12A governs Coast Guard health services changes, including expansion, relocation, reduction, and other alterations.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 6000.12A
  • Title: HEALTH SERVICES CHANGE REQUESTS
  • Date: 3/29/2025
  • Proponent: CG-1K2

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The publication defines health services change requests and establishes a systematic program for reviewing changes to Coast Guard healthcare facilities. It identifies review roles, request information requirements, submission channels, and final approval authority.

Applies to: This policy is applicable to any individual or unit requesting health services changes and regardless of the type, scope, or scale of the project.

Topics covered

  • Health services change requests
  • Coast Guard healthcare facilities
  • Health information technology configuration
  • Health services change management
  • Health services request information requirements
  • Health services project approval

Questions and answers

What types of changes are considered health services change requests?

The expansion, relocation, reduction, closure, or alterations in technology or facilities of Coast Guard healthcare facilities.

What does the health services change management program require requests to meet?

The objective of the health services change management program is to ensure health services change requests meet Coast Guard technical and professional requirements and standards.

Who has final approval authority for health services change requests?

Commandant (CG-1K) is the entry point for, and final approving authority of all health services change requests.

How must a health services change request be submitted?

The health services change request shall be submitted via a memorandum to (CG-1K) thru (CG-1K22).

How long does Commandant (CG-1K) have to decide on a change request?

Commandant (CG-1K) will either fully approve or disapprove the health services change requests within 60 days.

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