Transmittal Notice 23-22
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Transmittal Notice (TN) is to transmit a copy of the new Part 11, Chapter 1, “Anti-Abuse Policy,” Indian Health Manual (IHM). This policy establishes roles and responsibilities to prevent abuse of any kind by Indian Health Service (IHS) Staff against fellow Staff, patients, and visitors. It outlines Staff responsibilities and addresses reporting procedures and requirements.
/Roselyn Tso/
Roselyn Tso
Director
Indian Health Service
MATERIAL TRANSMITTED:
Part 11, Chapter 1, “Anti-Abuse Policy,” IHM.
MATERIAL SUPERSEDED:
None
MANUAL MAINTENANCE:
Insert the attached copy of 11-1, “Anti-Abuse Policy,” IHM, including the chapter Table of Contents, in a new section for Chapter 11 directives, IHM.
Log and file this TN in sequential order.
Distribution: IHS-wide
Date: 03/27/2023
