Armed Forces Reportable Medical Events Guidelines

Question 1

What is a reportable event?

Answer 1

1. An event that represents an inherent, significant threat to public health and military operations.
2. Have the potential to affect larger numbers of people

Question 2

Which manual requires the reporting of medical events within the DOD?

Answer 2

DODD 6490.02E

Question 3

What is a case classification?

Answer 3

Specifies what is needed to meet the case definition of a reportable event

Question 4

What are the 3 classification categories of reportable medical events?

Answer 4

1. Suspected
2. Probable
3. Confirmed

Question 5

What is a suspected medical reported event?

Answer 5

1. Early identification of diseases

2, Limited to clinical symptoms without lab results

Question 6

What is a probable medical reported event?

Answer 6

1. More detailed than a suspected classification

2. Doesn’t have all of the required elements for a confirmed case

Question 7

What is a Confirmed medical reported event?

Answer 7

1. Is the most specific

2. Usually requires laboratory support