Medical Services
Naval Ambulatory Care Center (NACC),
Newport is located at the south end of the Naval complex at the corner of Third
and Cyprus Streets. It provides the full range of inpatient and
outpatient services for the naval shore activities and fleet units of the
operating forces, dependents of armed services personnel, and other authorized
beneficiaries. Outpatients are managed in the newly constructed
Comprehensive Health Care Clinic (Bldg. 23). Inpatients are managed
through an External Resource Sharing Agreement with the local civilian hospital,
Newport Hospital, where care is provided by military physicians.
Active
duty members and their family members are enrolled in the Family Medicine
Program and assigned a personal Family Practitioner, who manages their primary
care needs. Patients new in the Narragansett Bay region should go to
the Patient Administration Department within the first few days of arrival to
register for provider assignment. Patient Administration is located
in the Comprehensive Health Care Clinic, Bldg 23. Eligible
beneficiaries should bring their health record(s), appropriate military
identification card(s), social security number of each eligible family member,
and any documentation of other health insurance.
Family Practice is a
multi-faceted service providing comprehensive and continuous medical care to all
beneficiaries, contingent upon the availability of space and
facilities. Emphasis is placed on early detection and recognition of
illnesses, the prevention of disease and maintenance of health, and the ongoing
management of patients in a community setting. Family Physicians,
educated and trained in several fields of medicine and surgery, are devoted to
providing health care for the entire family. Expanded service is
provided by allied health care specialists, Family Practice Nurse Practitioners,
Physician's Assistants and Independent Duty Hospital Corpsmen.
Naval
Ambulatory Care Center, Newport has no emergency care capability. For
emergency care, call 911 for an ambulance or report to the nearest civilian
facility. Base ambulance service is provided by the Naval Station
Newport (NAVSTA) Fire Department. For acute care, active
duty personnel should report to Active Duty Sick Call or the Military Medicine
Clinic (Bldg. 23).
Fleet Liaison will assist in coordinating all medical
requirements or provide information regarding policies and
procedures. The Fleet Liaison point of contact can be reached at
(401) 841-1346/DSN 948-1346. All questions about services available
and how to access them, including MEDEVAC, may be obtained through the Health
Benefits Advisors at (401) 843-6294/6167 or DSN
948-6294/6167.
Active duty personnel reporting for care are expected to
be in the uniform of the day. Additionally, in June of 1998, the
Department of Defense's TRICARE Program was introduced to this
area.
Admission
Potential cases for hospitalization should
be screened though a Medical Officer, (i.e., ship or squadron, or Active Duty
Sick Call/Military Medicine) at the Clinic. Recommendations will be
made to the Naval Medical Treatment Facility medical staff for final
disposition.
In emergencies, fleet personnel shall be transferred to the
closest emergency facility. For patients admitted on an emergency
basis, all commands are requested to review the Enlisted Transfer Manual
(NAVPERS 15909), which sets forth procedures governing the transfer of enlisted
personnel requiring hospitalization. Personnel who may be admitted
for extended stay at Newport Hospital or other medical facilities in this area,
may be transferred to this command with their service, health and pay
records. Personal property must be properly inventoried on S&A
Form 17408 and a Standard Transfer Order. Consultations with the
Naval Ambulatory Care Center (NACC) should be completed in most cases prior to
transfer for admission.
Medical Treatment from Civilian
Sources
Information on TRICARE can be obtained from the Patient
Administration Department, Bldg.23, NACC Newport or the local TRICARE Service
Center located at Admiral's Gate Tower, 221 Third Street,
Newport.
Injured or Ill Military Personnel Away From Their
Command
Approval of outpatient and inpatient medical and dental care
furnished to Navy and Marine Corps personnel by non-federal sources is processed
in accordance with NAVMEDCOMINST 6320.3 series. For inpatient and
outpatient medical care in a civilian facility, report to Patient Administration
in Bldg. 23 or telephone (401) 841-3409/4309 or DSN 948-3409/4309 for the
appropriate approval.