TCM TRANSITION PATIENT ADVOCATE (23)    STANDARD POSITION (403.46)

Name Value
STANDARD POSITION TCM TRANSITION PATIENT ADVOCATE
ALLOWED TO BE PRIMARY CARE NO
DESCRIPTION
The TCM Transition Patient Advocate (TPA) serves as the VISN
Director's liaison between the medical centers, the patients,
employees of the medical centers and the community regarding
patients' rights and advocacy. He or she will also serve as the
point of contact to assist transitioning OIF and/or OEF veterans
and their families.