Evaluation of the Medical and Dental Portions of the Soldier Data Tag Systems. Part B
Abstract
In 1981, Soldier Support Center (SSC) was directed to evaluate microchip technology for use in individual soldier data cards. This directive led to the Soldier Data Tag System (SDTS), which was tested at Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN. The SDTS consisted of an individual microchip soldier data tag (SDT) containing personnel, financial, medical and the dental records. A microprocessor-base reader-writer, a data base, and the software to read and/or update the tags, as well as to search the data base were also components of the SDTS. The objectives of this study were: (1) From the provider perspective, evaluate the acceptability , comprehensiveness, and flexibility of the medical and dental record portion of the SDTS; (2) From the administrative and legal perspectives, evaluate the acceptability, comprehensiveness, and flexibility of the medical and dental portions of the SDTS; (3) To evaluate AMEDD personnel requirements to operate the SDTS; (4) To evaluate the equipment requirements to operate the system; (5) To evaluate the practicality of an implemented system; (6) To evaluate the SDTS both as a replacement for the current medical and dental records and associated data systems, and as a needed and defensible supplement to the current medical and dental records and associated data systems. This study was conducted through a literature review and through consultations with subject matter experts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA157396
Entities
People
- A. D. Mangelsdorff
- D. E. O'brien
- J. M. King
- S. Baker