Standards and Technical Services

Director: MS Yvette Irving (ag)
Tel #: 592 226 5118

Objective

To establish, implement, monitor and evaluate norms and standards within which all components of the health care system must function.

Sub- programmes

Standards for Clinical and Other Services
Support Services

Key responsibilities

• Consult with the heads of the technical services and the heads of programmes for the definition and establishment of acceptable health care norms and standards.
• Establish reporting schedules that enable a continuous monitoring and enforcement for the agreed norms and standards in all institutions (public and private) that provide direct and indirect health services.
• Identify and ensure that the technical, managerial and administrative support necessary for meeting the established norms and standards at all levels of the health care delivery system are provided.
• Maintain close contacts/liaison with the heads of all technical services and programmes in order to provide guidance

Key Results

• Minimum standards of care to be achieved in all technical health units and disciplines for se in the private and public sectors.
• Efficient and effective technical services offering good for money.
• Comprehensive plans that forecast the educational, training and technical requirements of the units and disciplines;
• Ensure that technical, educational and training expertise is available from within the Ministry and from external sources.