Military Health System

Standing Orders for Administering Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed (Adult)

Immunization standing orders are approved protocols that authorize appropriately trained health care personnel to assess patient immunization status and administer vaccinations without a written provider order or examination.

Standing Orders for Administering Inactivated Polio Vaccine (Adult)

Immunization standing orders are approved protocols that authorize appropriately trained health care personnel to assess patient immunization status and administer vaccinations without a written provider order or examination.

Standing Orders for Administering Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (Adult)

Immunization standing orders are approved protocols that authorize appropriately trained health care personnel to assess patient immunization status and administer vaccinations without a written provider order or examination.

Recent Changes to Standing Orders (adult and pediatric)

A list of changes made to adult and pediatric immunization standing orders from 2020 to 2022.

Standing Order for Administering Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine

Standing orders authorize nurses, pharmacists, and other appropriately trained healthcare personnel, where allowed by state law, to assess a patient’s immunization status and administer vaccinations according to a protocol approved by an institution, physician, or other authorized practitioner.

MHS App Portfolio

The MHS App Portfolio is intended to provide MHS patients, health care providers and staff some information about mobile apps developed specifically for their needs and use. All apps are available to download for free. Some may only be available as either an Android or iOS native version. This Portfolio also provides guidelines for requesting new apps and tools for developing Defense Health Agency (DHA)-compliant apps.

Neuroimaging Following Mild TBI Clinical Recommendation

This TBICoE clinical recommendation allows primary care managers to make an informed, evidenced-based decision regarding whether or not imaging is indicated following a concussion/mild TBI.

DHA-IHD Vaccine Storage and Handling Guide

For the DoD’s immunization programs to be successful, it is imperative that immunizers store and handle vaccines properly, making sure they are ready for administration whenever our worldwide deployers need them.

Electronic Prescription 2022 Provider Overview Flyer

Intrepid Voices Newsletter May 2022

Intrepid Voices Newsletter for May 2022, a product of the Defense Intrepid Network for TBI and Brain Health

Factitious disorders

Factitious disorders (e.g., Munchausen syndrome, hospital addiction syndrome, Ganser’s syndrome) are classified as mental health disorders. Individuals with these disorders intentionally produce or feign physical signs and symptoms. Their behavior is motivated by their desire to assume “sick roles” (e.g., hospitalization, medical evaluation, and treatment). 2 Malingering is not classified as a mental health disorder but may be a behavioral expression of an underlying mental illness. Malingering refers to the intentional fabrication or exaggeration of symptoms by a person who is motivated by external incentives (e.g., to avoid military duty or other work, avoid legal responsibilities, criminal prosecution, or incarceration, or to obtain financial compensation). Malingering is associated with military conscription and service and is considered an offense under the U.S. military’s criminal justice system particularly if the offense is committed during a time of war.

Pharmacy Beneficiary Knowledge Gap Talking Points

A PDF of talking points with the background and key messages on the TRICARE Formulary Search Tool. Link available leading to www.esrx.com/tform.

2021 Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Annual Report

The 2021 Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) Annual Report provides a look at accomplishments and activities from calendar year 2021.

Autism Care Demonstration Policy Changes: Questions & Answers - Set 2

Topics covered in Set 2 include: - Behavior Technician Certification - Provider Certification Requirements - Participation Agreements - Restraints - Exclusions

Pharmacy Bag Insert: TRICARE Formulary Search Tool

This pharmacy bag insert shows that the formulary search tool can help beneficiaries find prescription-related information. Print, cut and stuff into your pharmacy bags when filling prescriptions.