Shipboard Medical Department Information Flows.

Abstract

Numerous transmissions originating within shipboard medical departments are required by U.S. Navy regulations and policies. These information flows may terminate aboard the ship, within the task force, or with external Navy commands. Medical department computerization would alleviate much of the administrative burden associated with the reporting demands. Three different procedures were used to determine the medical information processing requirements aboard ships: medical procedures manuals were reviewed, a survey was developed and sent to surface ships of the Pacific fleet, and interviews were held with medical department representatives. The structured analysis method was utilized to document the information flows proposed for shipboard automation. The documented medical department communications include a weight control memorandum, atmosphere control reports, medical regulating messages, and asbestos reporting requirements. Issues of concern to the development of a medical information system were also discussed. Keywords: Medical information systems; Shipboard automation. (kr)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 11, 1987
Accession Number
ADA199860

Entities

People

  • Christopher G. Blood
  • Dawn M. Brand
  • William Pugh

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physicians
  • Protective Equipment
  • Task Forces
  • Word Processors
  • X Rays

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