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The IHS Help Desk web site is your first stop in resolving IT related problems.

The IHS Help Desk can assist with issues related to Resource Patient Management System
(R P M S), Enterprise Technology Services (E T S), National Patient Information Reporting System
(N P I R S), Internet or Intranet web sites (W E B), List Serv (L I S T S E R V), and Web Board
(F O R U M).

IHS Help Desk Contact Information:
Toll Free: 1-888-830-7280
Albuquerque/NM Local: 1-505-248-4371
E-mail: support@ihs.gov
Website: http://www.ihs.gov/GeneralWeb/HelpCenter/Helpdesk/index.cfm

For all calls or e-mails please provide:

Ø       Your name
Ø       Site/Facility/Area
Ø       Phone number

In Addition…

If RPMS related:
     o        application name and version number
     o        option(s) you were using when the problem occurred
     o        brief description of the problem you're having
     o        steps taken to troubleshoot the problem
If ETS related:
     o        Description of the problem
     o        Troubleshooting performed prior to call
     o        Operating System Version
     o        Application Version
     o        Hardware Model
     o        Contact information
     o        # of users affected
     o        Description of urgency/criticality
If NPIRS related:
     o        report
     o        version number
If WEB related:
     o        web site URL and section
     o        brief description of the problem you're having
If LISTSERV related:
     o        list serv name
     o        first and last name, and email address
     o        brief description of the problem you're having
If FORUM related:
     o        web board name
     o        username, first and last name, and email address
     o        brief description of the problem you're having


Tiered Services – Organizational Structure:

Please follow the tiered structure below when obtaining support.

      First, contact local clinic or hospital I T resources. Second, contact Area Office help desk. Third, contact I H S Help Desk.