Purpose

This NASA Procedural Requirements document (NPR) describes requirements for providing quality assurance in the Agency's medical care system that encompasses both aerospace medicine and occupational health clinical activities and practices. While general principles apply to both occupational health and aerospace medicine practice, the specific administrative processes for each may differ in order to meet the unique needs of the two specialties. This NPR provides the requirements for proper quality assurance in the implementation of both specialties.

Applicability

This NPR is applicable to NASA Headquarters, NASA Centers, and Component Facilities, as well as to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA contractors to the extent specified in their contracts.