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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Indian Health Manual

Transmittal Notice 19-03

02/06/19

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this Transmittal Notice (TN) is to transmit a copy of the new Part 3, Chapter 20, "Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse by Health Care Providers," Indian Health Manual (IHM). The purpose of this chapter is to provide professional standards and guidance to protect against sexual abuse or exploitation of children by health care providers.

/Michael D. Weahkee/
RADM Michael D. Weahkee, MBA, MHSA
Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service
Principal Deputy Director
Indian Health Service

MATERIAL TRANSMITTED:

Part 3, Chapter 20, "Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse by Health Care Providers," IHM.

MATERIAL SUPERSEDED:

None

MANUAL MAINTENANCE:

Insert the attached copy of 3-20, "Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse by Health Care Providers," IHM, including the chapter Table of Contents, in its place after 3-19, IHM.

Log and file this TN in sequential order.

Distribution:  IHS-wide
Date:  02/06/2019