Transmittal Notice 19-02
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Transmittal Notice (TN) is to transmit a copy of the new Part 3, Chapter 34, "Suicide Prevention and Care," Indian Health Manual (IHM). The purpose of this chapter is to establish uniform clinical practice guidelines for patients who present for suicide care services at Indian health (IHS) facilities.
/Michael D. Weahkee/
RADM Michael D. Weahkee, MBA, MHSA
Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service
Principal Deputy Director
Indian Health Service
MATERIAL TRANSMITTED:
Part 3, Chapter 34, "Suicide Prevention and Care," IHM.
MATERIAL SUPERSEDED:
None
MANUAL MAINTENANCE:
Insert the attached copy of new Part 3, Chapter 34, "Suicide Prevention and Care," IHM, including the chapter Table of Contents, in its place.
Log and file this TN in sequential order.
Distribution: IHS-wide
Date: 02/06/2019
