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We recommend that the OCIO add data fields to the tables in PCVDBMS to capture additional information on the medical screening time frame and to capture when missing information is requested and when missing information is received.
We recommend that the OMS designate responsibility and provide data collection and analysis training to a staff member to maintain and perform the data methodology, collection and analysis of Pre-Service data as defined by OSIRP.
We recommend that the OMS establish a Cross-Unit Board consisting of managers from each of the VS/MS Units: Medical Screening, Medical Field Support, Health Information Services, Programming and Training, Post-Service, Quality Improvement, Medical Records and Epidemiology
We recommend that the Cross-Unit Board meet on a quarterly basis with VRS to discuss how screening requirements impact applicants, Volunteers, post management of Volunteer health conditions, medical evacuations, and FECA claims.
We recommend that the OMS designate a staff member or hire an outside consultant to review the screening criteria and assess whether it is useful in the field. Possible questions to ask include: • Are posts receiving Volunteers with medical conditions that cannot be supported? • Do posts think Peace Corps should not accept applicants with these conditions? • Are there medical conditions that are screened for that are never a problem in the field and therefore should not be a screening requirement?