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Overview

• Issued by: Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED)
• Subject: Command Inspection Program
• Date: 22 June 2022

Purpose

• Publish objectives, policies, and procedures of BUMED Command Inspection Program.
• Complete revision of previous instruction, requiring full review.

Cancellation

• Replaces BUMEDINST 5040.2D.

Scope and Applicability

• Applies to budget submitting office 18 activities not transitioned to the Defense Health Agency.

Authority

• Medical Inspector General (MEDIG) conducts inspections on behalf of Chief, BUMED.
• Based on SECNAVINST 5040.3B and 5430.57H.

Background

• MEDIG conducts inspections of Navy Medicine (NAVMED) and reports results.
• Collaborates with Naval Inspector General and other entities as needed.

Objectives

• Evaluate effectiveness, efficiency, climate, and compliance through command inspections.
• Key Focus Areas:
  • Guidance for program compliance and mission readiness.
  • Identify issues affecting readiness and mission support.
  • Highlight barriers to personnel skill acquisition and maintenance.
  • Disseminate notable practices and lessons learned.

Inspection Process

1. Cycle:
   • Conducted every 1 to 4 years, as directed by Chief, BUMED.
   • Considers local, regional, and global factors.
2. Integration:
   • Uses data from multiple sources including surveys and interviews.
   • Incorporates input from various Navy data systems and on-site reviews.
3. Program List:
   • Available on BUMED website.
   • Self-assessments via checklists accessible online.
4. Compliance Categories:
   • Fully Compliant: No further action required.
   • Non-Compliant: Requires improvement (RFI) or supplemental findings (SF) addressed through ISRs.
   • Enhancement Opportunities: Optional recommendations for improvement.

Reporting

• Final Inspection Report (FIR): Documents findings and requirements for compliance.
• Implementation Status Report (ISR): Periodic reporting until compliance is achieved.
• Reports are internal, not for external release without permission.

Responsibilities

1. MEDIG:
   • Publishes inspection findings and provides updates to Chief, BUMED.
   • Coordinates with echelon staff as needed.
2. Echelon 3 Commanders:
   • Ensure program compliance and conduct assist visits.
3. Echelon 4 and 5 Commanders:
   • Designate points of contact for inspection readiness and corrective action management.

Records Management

• Follow Navy records disposition schedules.
• Contact local records manager for guidance.

Review and Effective Date

• Reviewed annually to ensure relevance and consistency.
• Effective for 10 years unless revised.

Forms and Information Management

• Forms available online for order and download.
• Some reports exempt from control as per SECNAV guidelines.

This instruction is public and available electronically via the Navy Medicine website.