Unit 1: Supervisors' Tools

Question 1

Describe the Medical Supply (consumable)classification -

Answer 1

Med items that lose their identity when used and cannot be reused for their original purpose
Examples: Drugs, adhesive tape, and X-Ray film.

Question 2

Describe the Medical Supply (durable) classification -

Answer 2

Med items that maintain their identity when used, and may be reused for original purpose.
Examples: forceps, lab glassware, stethoscopes

Question 3

Describe the Nonmedical Materiel classification -

Answer 3

This material consists of 2 major cats: supplies & equipment.
Nonmedical materiel used by AF MTFs consists primarily of office, janitorial supplies and equipment.

Question 4

Describe the Maintenance significant supply item classification -

Answer 4

Less than $3k requires some type of minor maintenance or inspection

Question 5

Describe the Medical Expense Equipment classification -

Answer 5

• Unit cost: @ least $3k – less than $250k
• @ least 5 years and maintains its identity during use
• also included are items under $3k that require additional local control as designated by the medical logistics flight CC

Question 6

What does the base Medical Equipment Management Office (MEMO) provide you with upon assuming charge of custodial responsibilities?

Answer 6

Custody receipt/Locator listing

Question 7

What must be accomplished before new custodian signs the listing?

Answer 7

New and losing custodian must perform a through inventory ; also obtain MER verification that required maintenance/calibration has been completed; also check for serviceability.

Question 8

What happens after a Property Custodian is relieved from duty, separated from service, or absent for more than 45 days?

Answer 8

MEMO takes action to transfer the property or have it assigned to an authorized successor.

Question 9

Explain Report of Survey-

Answer 9

This report is initiated when property is lost, damaged, or destroyed by an individual or an Org.. the Org that has possession of the property will initiate this report.

Question 10

What AFI helps you to maintain control and manage the property in your section?

Answer 10

AFI 23-111, Management of Government Property in Possession of the Air Force

Question 11

When do you prepare an AF Form 601?

Answer 11

when any change is required in equipment assets under your control

Question 12

What do you need to do when you need to replace an old piece of equipment? what information must be added?

Answer 12

Initiate a Form 601 when the requirement is identified ; Add a description of the change required and a complete justification.

Question 13

Who approves relocation of equipment between custodians?

Answer 13

MEMO

Question 14

To transfer equipment, the custodian losing the item completes…

Answer 14

AF Form 601 stating “Relocation of Property” in the justification block and along w/ transfer to/from info.

Question 15

How often should the equipment be checked?

Answer 15

Generally, the equipment should be checked on a daily basis by a staff member.

Question 16

What needs to be initiated when an equipment repair is identified during inspection?

Answer 16

Fill out AF Form 1297, Temporary Issue Receipt and turn it into the Biomed Equipment Repair Office

Question 17

What is the importance of AFI 90-821, Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program?

Answer 17

Establishes min requirements for an effective hazard comm program for those activities that handle or use hazardous material. it contains requirements for practices/procedures, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidance for managing the AFHCP.

Question 18

What is the purpose of Air Force Hazard Comm. Program (AFHCP) ?

Answer 18

To reduce the incidence of chemically induced occupational illnesses and injuries by informing employees of the hazards associated with, and proper preventive measures to be taking when using or handling hazardous materials in the workplace. Applies to civilian and military employees.

Question 19

What is an SDS and what does it contain?

Answer 19

An SDS is a Safety Data Sheet ; formerly known as the MSDS.
The SDS is provided by the manufacturer and contains: Product info, specific chemicals, physical hazard, flammable, health hazard information, reactivity data, spills and leaks, special precautions & special protection recommendations.

Question 20

What information is needed on a label (in regards to the SDS)?

Answer 20

• ID of hazardous material
• Appropriate hazard warnings
• Name, address, & phone number of the manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.

Question 21

What is the Custody receipt/Locator listing?

Answer 21

It indicates each specific item for which the custodian is responsible. Quantity and dollar value of assets on hand are shown in stock number sequence.

Question 22

What is the Custodial Action List?

Answer 22

An interim listing used to update the custody receipt/locator listing. The list is initiated every time Med Logistics processes a change action affecting the custodian’s account.

Question 23

How many days does it usually take MEMO to respond with a Custodial Action list once a Form 601 is submitted?

Answer 23

Within 5 days.

Question 24

The Log Back Order Report is…

Answer 24

produced at the end of each month showing customers who have supplies due out (owed) to their activity

Question 25

How long does the Property Custodian have to return the Log Back Order Report with updated info to Med Logistics?

Answer 25

7th calendar day

Question 26

What is the Issue Turn-in Summary Report?

Answer 26

It is a report produced for each activity supported by DMLSS that had issue action during the month.
It contains all the issues, reversals, and turn-ins for your using activity

Question 27

What are the four sections of the Issue Turn-in Summary Report?

Answer 27

Sec A: Issues
Sec B: Issue Reversal
Sec C: Turn-in
Sec D: Turn-in Reversal