Welcome to US Fleet Forces Command DEPLOYMENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT (DHA) PROGRAM TRAINING Conference Dial-in: (866) 623-5860 Access Code: 6695964# Please MUTE your phone. If you have to step away from the training, please do NOT put your phone on hold as the music will interfere with the audio. Thank you! NOTE: You must dial in to the Conference audio line to hear the training. Check the DHA Website at www.dha.navy.mil for more information. 1
Deployment Health Assessment Goal Objective: To increase knowledge and awareness of those involved in the DHA process in order to better assist our Sailors in completing their DHAs and increase DHA compliance to meet the DoD minimum goal of >95%. 2
Agenda DHA Policy and Process DHA Responsibilities edha MRRS DHA Population Issues Encountered USFF DHA Bi-Weekly Update 3
Policy Purpose: Triggers: Action: Policy: OPNAVINST 6100.3A (Deployment Health Assessment Process) To facilitate evaluation of Sailor physical and psychological health concerns related to deployments. > 30 days OCONUS without a fixed Military Treatment Facility (MTF) or COCOM / Command directed. Pre-Deployment Re-Deployment Pre-DHA (DD 2795): Must be completed no early than 120 days of deployment. Post Deployment Health Assessment (PDHA) (DD 2796): Must be completed +/- 30 days from re-deployment date. Post Deployment Health Re-Assessment (PDHRA) (DD 2900): Must be completed between 90-180 days after re-deployment date. Pre-DHA (DD2795) Compliance Window PDHA (DD2796) Compliance Window PDHRA (DD2900) Compliance Window D-120 D R-30 R R+30 R+90 Pre- Deployment Deployment/Boots on Ground * Re-Deployment R+180 R+270 Pre-DHA Compliant * Includes COCOM or Command Directed Events PDHA Compliant PDRHA Compliant D = Deployment Date R = Re-deployment Date/Return Date 4
Process Systems and tools for program compliance & monitoring 1 to 2 weeks dependent on appointment availability Sailor is Identified (MRRS) edha (BUMED) Pre-DHA Pre DHA Medical Provider (NAVMED) AFHSC (DoD Repository) PDHA PDHA Sailor s Command PDHRA PDHRA Forms submitted electronically Form is certified in EDHA after face to face interview. If qualified, may phone the call center at 1-888-734-7299 for the PDHRA. NFAAS (IAs only) (NCIC) MRRS (NPC) 3-5 work days US Fleet Forces Command Oversight weekly 5
Combatant Commander (COCOM) Command Directed DHAs USPF/SURFPAC USS McCain (Sep 2017), USS Fitzgerald (Jul 2017) USFF/SURFLANT USS Nitze, USS Mason, USS San Antonio and USS Ponce (Nov 2016) SOUTHCOM JTF GITMO CENTCOM MOD 13 (MAR 2017) No change to DHA requirement from CENTCOM MOD 12 (Dec 2013) DHA is required if deployed in AOR > 30 days except shipboard and Bahrain location NAVCENT Sailors in Isa Air Base Bahrain to complete PDHA/PDHRA 6
Responsibilities Owner Deputy Chief Of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education) CNO (N1)) Commander USFF (Supported Commander) BUMED Role Develop and maintain deployment health assessment policy. Provide quarterly compliance report to CNO Ensure MRRS supports the DHA reporting process Maintain interface with Navy and DoD information systems for DHA process As Executive Agent (EA) monitor compliance and ensure policy enforcement Produce Quarterly PDHA/PDHRA Compliance reports to CNO via OPNAV N17 Conduct monthly DHA Program Training Provide medical support services to complete DHA Ensure individual IMR is accurate and current to facilitate smooth deployment process Provide OPNAV (N17) medical policy guidance related to DHA process Provide health record review for DHA deficiencies upon check-in and check-out. DHA review should be a stand alone item on the medical check-in and check-out sheet. 7
Responsibilities (cont ) Owner Echelon II commands Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) Commanding Officers Individual Sailor ECRC Mobilization Processing Center Role Submit monthly reports to USFF Monitor and ensure DHA compliance for all personnel who require DHA in their AOR Maintain the Electronic Deployment Health Assessment (EDHA) database and analysis of DHA information Ensure targeted Service members are briefed on deployment health threats complete required DHAs receive the appropriate follow up PDHA and PDHRA in coordination with medical providers. DHA status is validated as part of check-in and checkout process Complete the DHAs (Pre-DHA, PDHA & PDHRA) during periodicity when required Ensure reporting Service members deploying to areas requiring physical health assessments complete the Pre- DHA prior to departure and the PDHA upon return 8
edha Access 9
MRRS Access 10
Identifying the DHA Population Pre-Deployment Deployed ReDeployment Parent Unit via Medical NFAAS & DMDC (OCONUS W/ CZTE) Completed PDHA DMDC Special Pays (3 months post deployment) CZTE & IDP OR HDP Name & Last 4 SSN 11
Common Issues Deployment event created in MRRS without meeting DHA criteria Deployment event not updated Orders cancelled or modified, deployed again Erroneous manual entry of DHA completion Duplicate deployment event PDHRA completed vs. PDHA Gun decking DHA completion NFAAS list vs. MRRS list - CIACs 12
PDHRA (DD2900) Report Card 13
Impact if DHA Requirements were not Met Short Term Increased chance of health needs unmet Negative effect on PHA, IMR, PRT completion Command readiness & effectiveness degraded Long Term Consequences of unaddressed health needs No evidence based association of exposure to long term health affects Failure to meet Congressionally mandated program 14
Veterans Administration Resources Airborne Hazards & Open Burn Pit Registry June 2014 Veterans who served in the Southwest Asia theater of operations after August 2, 1990 or in Afghanistan or Djibouti, Africa after September 11, 2001 can enroll at https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/ahburnpitregistry/ Additional information: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp Gulf War Registry Health Exam: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/benefits/regis try-exam.asp Agent Orange Registry Health Exam: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/benefits/ registry-exam.asp 15
Navy DHA Information Resources EDHA Webpage: https://data.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/edha/ EDHA Help Desk: (757)953-0717/DSN 377 or email at usn.hampton-roads.navmcpubhlthcenpors.list.nmcphc-edhahelpdesk@mail.mil MRRS Webpage: https://mrrs.sscno.nmci.navy.mil/mrrs/secure/welcome.m MRRS Customer Support: (800)537-4617 DSN: 647-7070 DOD PDHRA Call Center: (888)734-7299 - PDHRA & MHA only USFF DHA Webpage: www.dha.navy.mil Navy DHA Help Email: usff.dha.fct@navy.mil Mr. Eric Labat USFF DHA PM (757)836-2739 DSN: 836-2739 Mr. Christian Sanchez USFF BUMED PDHRA PM (757)836-6283 DSN: 836-6283 16
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