Standards for Local Medical Support, E & P Forum Report No 6.44/222

Abstract

This set of standards has been developed for use by health professionals in assessing local medical support facilities. The assessment, which is part of a Health Management System, is in essence a checklist for assessing the suilabi]ily of an existing medical facility in a proposed area of operation. The assessment describes the standards required for non-life threatening situations (non-time critical) and life threatening situations (time critical) covering outpatient and inpatient consultation and treatment in each instance. Evahralion of centers for preventative care (occupational heahh) is also covered. Each section deals with health professionals qualifications and experience, recommended equipment, building standards. administration details and logistics involved in patient transportation,