scope:

Purpose. To establish Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) policy, assign responsibility, and prescribe procedures for complying with references (a) and (b). This instruction augments reference (c) by implementing applications and requirements specific to Navy Medicine medicaI and dentaI treatment facilities (MTFs and DTFs) per references (a) through (f) and enclosures (1) and (2). Enclosure (3) is a list of patient safety program definitions.

Applicability. Applies to all shore-based commands providing medical and dental services, including BUMED activities under the command or support of BUMED. All individuals providing care or participating in the health care delivery system are responsible for supporting the Patient Safety Program (PSP).