Command Inspection Program

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Command Inspection Program?

Answer 1

To publish objectives, policies and procedures of Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

Question 2

Who conducts inspections on behalf of Chief, BUMED?

Answer 2

Medical Inspector General (MEDIG)

Question 3

What does MEDIG asses for when conducting inspections?

Answer 3

Effectiveness and Efficiency of Navy Medicine’s Mission

Question 4

Who does MEDIG report to?

Answer 4

1. Chief, BUMED
2. Echelon 3 Commanders
3. Navy Medicine Commanding Officers
4. Officers in Charge

Question 5

What is the program objective for command inspections?

Answer 5

Evaluate command effectiveness, efficiency, climate and program compliance through inspection and reporting

Question 6

Where does the command inspection process integrate information from?

Answer 6

1. Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute
2. Organizational Climate Survey Reports
3. MEDIG pre-inspection surveys
4. Staff Focus Groups
5. Individual Interviews
6. Objective Data from various BUMED and Navy data systems

Question 7

What specifically will the command inspection program provide?

Answer 7

1. Provide inspection results to leadership to achieve program compliance
2. Identify systemic issues that impede delivery of health care or readiness and the ability of Navy Medicine to provide Combatant Commands with Medical Personnel fully prepared to support operations in a combat environment
3. Identify shortages in critical wartime specialties, barriers to staying current in knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to combat support, the absence of training and sustainment opportunities to prepare personnel to support combat operations and the absence of the necessary material to train field expeditionary medical units

Question 8

What rating is given to an inspected program without significant deficiencies?

Answer 8

Fully Compliant

Question 9

What rating is given to an inspected program if MEDIG determines there are other options that may enhance a program’s effectiveness?

Answer 9

Opportunity for Improvement (Not considered a negative finding)

Question 10

What rating is given to an inspected program with deficiencies?

Answer 10

Requirement for Improvement or a Supplemental Finding

Question 11

Define a decision of Requirement for Improvement

Answer 11

1. Nonexistent Program
2. Program deficient in major elements, not fulfilling the intent of policy
   (Requires the command to respond with an implementation status report)

Question 12

Define a Supplemental Finding?

Answer 12

1. Identifies a deficiency with a program that generally meets the intent of policy
   (Requires the command to respond with an implementation status report)

Question 13

What is the purpose of the command submitting a Implementation Status Report (ISR) ?

Answer 13

Outlines the commands actions to correct the deficiencies

Question 14

What form is used to submit a Implementation Status Report?

Answer 14

OPNAV 5040/2

Question 15

When does the Implementation Status Report have to be submitted?

Answer 15

Due to MEDIG 90 days from the last day of the inspection

Question 16

How often do Follow-Up Implementation Status reports have to be submitted?

Answer 16

Every 90 days until deemed closed

Question 17

When should all Implementation Status Reports be closed?

Answer 17

Within 1 Year

Question 18

How is the inspection report submitted?

Answer 18

Approximately 30 days from the end of the inspection

Question 19

Who receives a copy of the inspection report?

Answer 19

1. Electronically to the Command
2. Copy to Echelon 3 Commander
3. Findings and Systemic issues will be shared with Chief, BUMED and other BUMED leadership as appropriate

Question 20

Define MEDIG

Answer 20

Confidential agent of Chief, BUMED for obtaining uninhibited self-analysis and self-criticism of the internal Management, Operation, and Administration of Navy Medicine

Question 21

What are the responsibilities of MEDIG?

Answer 21

1. Conduct routine inspections on a 1 to 4 year cycle
2. Electronically Forward the final inspection report to the command
3. Collaborate with the contracted civilian accreditation body for information sharing and inspection/survey coordination
4. Brief inspection reports to Chief, BUMED and echelon 3 commanders
5. Deliver periodic updates of trends, evolving issues and ongoing systemic challenges to Chief, BUMED

Question 22

What are the responsibilities for Navy Medicine Echelon 3 Commanders?

Answer 22

1. Ensure subordinate commands maintain readiness through program compliance
2. Conduct assist visits of echelon 4 commands under their cognizance
3. Provide oversight regarding completion and submission of subordinate commands ISR’s to the MEDIG

Question 23

What are the responsibilities of Navy Medicine Commanding Officers?

Answer 23

1. Appoint a primary and alternate point of contact to coordinate inspection preparatory requirements
2. Provide support during the inspection
3. Ensure NAVMED 5040/9 (Medical Inspector General Command Inspection Information Sheet? is completed and returned to the MEDIG following inspection notification