THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON SAFE , AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES JUDITH BWONYA 26TH NOVEMBER, 2009

OUTLINE INTRODUCTION STANDARDIZATION AND REGULATION OF PHYSICAL ASSETS. RATIONALE FOR STANDARDIZATION AND REGULATION THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STANDARDS AND REGULATORY SERVICES

INTRODUCTION Bio-Medical Engineering is the application of engineering principles and techniques to the medical field such as; Electrical engineering techniques in EEG, ECG, Ultra Sounds,etc; Mechanical engineering in eye prosthesis; Structural engineering in artificial limbs.

INTRODUCTION Pharmaceutical and medical devices require a considerable knowledge of biology and a sound knowledge medical physiology. Clinical engineering deals with medical equipment and technologies in hospitals

STANDARDIZATION AND REGULATION OF PHYSICAL ASSETS. Physical assets include; Buildings – Plan designs, construction, room size per specific medical activity; Vehicles- Specifications according to use terrain, numbers; Medical equipment - Specifications according to use

RATIONALE FOR STANDARDIZATION AND REGULATION To guide procurement (sourcing and costing); To ensure patient and user safety; To ensure efficacy and effectiveness of its application/use (client satisfaction); To ensure routine maintenance; To guide in replacement planning.

WHAT IS NEEDED? Approved Standard Building Plans, Team supervision of constrictions, Planned alterations/additions to buildings, Costed procurement plans with future fore casts, Staff induction on use of medical assets, Maintenance and replacement plans

THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STANDARDS AND REGULATORY SERVICES Receive and take custody of developed standards and guidelines for all medical devices and buildings Ensure that Standards are met and guidelines are followed.