VEHS RFP Glossary

This Glossary lists some terms used in the RFP that do not appear in the
official Peace Corps Glossary, Attachment 14. This RFP Glossary is limited to
entities related to the Volunteer Delivery process.
Name Description
Field Support Based in Washington, DC; maintain Volunteer health by
Nurses supporting Post medical staff and managing cases of
Volunteers who are medically evacuated to
Washington, DC.
Health Information Supports Office of Volunteer Support operations by
Services (HIS) maintaining current Health Information Systems
In-Service Unit Consults with medical professionals in the field to
coordinate clinical and administrative determinations.
(International
Health
Coordinators)
Medical Evacuation Emergency medical evacuation is used for acute, life-
limb- and organ-threatening emergencies that require
(Medevac) emergency medical evacuation by a chartered aircraft
to ensure timely delivery of care.
Medical Records Manages paper files, mail, movement of records,
security of records, and other related responsibilities
Office of Program Develops, maintains, and analyzes reportable health
Analysis and events and surveillance systems
Epidemiology
Office of Volunteer Provides physical, mental, and dental health support
Services (VS) for Peace Corps Applicants, Volunteers, and Returned
Volunteers
On-Boarding The procedure of recruiting, assessing and processing
Applicants to enter on duty as Volunteers , including
completing all documentation required by the process
Post Medical Units • Stand-alone ambulatory medical practices
• Managed by one or more medical staff
• Coordinate healthcare services with In-Service
staff in Washington, D.C. and with local providers
• Located, in most cases, with the Post
Administrative Unit and are part of the Post
infrastructure
Post-Service Unit Delivers healthcare benefits for returned Volunteers
(PSU) with medical claims for the Peace Corps or the
Department of Labor
Pre-Service Unit Delivers administrative decisions during the applicant
medical clearance process
Quality Develops health system policies, monitors the
Improvement effectiveness of health care, and provides information
and analyses on health conditions and programs.
(QI)