Transmittal Notice 00-03

BACKGROUND

This is to transmit a copy of the revised Indian Health Manual (IHM), Part 3, Chapter 9, "Eye Care Program."  This chapter revises policies and procedures, staffing responsibilities, priorities of care, services provided, and sets general standards of operation for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Eye Care Program.  This chapter is a guide and not a substitute for communication with local eye care providers, Area eye care consultants, or the IHS Eye Care Coordination Committee.

MATERIAL TRANSMITTED

The revised IHM 3-9, including the Table of Contents, and Manual Exhibits 3-9-A through 3-9-G.

MATERIAL SUPERSEDED

The IHM 3-9 and the Table of Contents, dated 08/23/88.

MANUAL MAINTENANCE

Remove and discard the current copies of IHM 3-9 (TN 88-04) from your manual system binders.  Insert the attached copy of the revised IHM 3-9, including the chapter Table of Contents and Manual Exhibits 3-9-A through 3-9-G, in its place.

Log and file this TN in sequential order.