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Methods and Actions for Improving Performance of the Department of Defense Disability Evaluation System
The Disability Evaluation System (DES) is a management tool used by theDepartment of Defense to determine the disposition of a service member whohas a medical condition that calls into question the member_s ability toperform his or her duties. The DES exists to evaluate service members withsuch medical conditions, remove those unable to fulfill their duties, anddetermine a disability rating for those who are removed. This book focuseson four major research tasks related to improving system performance:developing a basis for assessing DES outcomes, identifying issues ofvariability in DES policy application, conducting a DES training analysisand presenting recommended changes, and developing a method for continuouslymonitoring DES performance. As part of their findings, the authorsconstructed a set of desired system outcomes and from that framework suggestcomprehensive training and information management interventions to improveoverall system performance. The authors also identify groups of primary DESparticipants and outline the specific bodies of knowledge and skills theparticipants require to execute disability policy consistently throughoutthe military departments.
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Pages: 252
ISBN/EAN: 0-8330-3010-8
Contents
Preface PDF
Figures PDF
Tables PDF
Summary PDF
Acknowledgments PDF
Acronyms PDF
Chapter One:
Introduction PDF
Chapter Two:
Background on the Disability Evaluation System PDF
Chapter Three:
Disability Evaluation System Overview PDF
Chapter Four:
Issues and Interventions for Achieveing Consistent Policy Application PDF
Chapter Five:
Disability Evaluation System Training Analysis and Recommended Changes in Training to Improve System Performance PDF
Chapter Six:
Monitoring System Performance PDF
Chapter Seven:
Costs and Benefits of Training PDF
Chapter Eight:
Conclusions PDF
Appendix A:
Overview of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense and Organizational Responsibility for the Disability Evaluation System PDF
Appendix B:
Military Department Interpretations of the Purpose of the Disability Evaluation System PDF
Appendix C:
Disability Evaluation System Issues PDF
Appendix D:
Example of Goal Fabric Analysis Development PDF
Appendix E:
Relating Actions to Objectives PDF
Appendix F:
Comparing the Issues-Driven and Purpose-Driven Analytic Approaches PDF
Appendix G:
Disability Evaluation System Training Topics for Primary Participant Populations Across Military Departments PDF
Appendix H:
Description of Metrics for Assessing Disability Evaluation System Performance PDF
Appendix I:
Cost-Benefit Analysis Data PDF
Bibliography PDF
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