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[Situation] Within 90 days of the end of the appraisal period, employee is hired from outside the Government. [Performance Plan] Establish plan. [Action to be Taken] 
If there are more than 45 days left in the appraisal cycle, extend appraisal period until 90 day minimum rating period is reached; then rate employee based on the plan for that period. If less than 45 days, the employee will not receive a rating until the next cycle.
Indian Health Manual (IHM) - Part 7, Chapter 7:  Manual Exhibit 7-7-B