Nigerian Health Service
Health Governance and Regulation
Healthcare personnel
Staff working in the health sector are its most priced assets. Unless the government provides an environment in which HCP can work effectively and remunerates them appropriately, we will continue to experience the migration of personnel to countries willing to offer a better condition of service.
Monitoring healthcare in Nigeria
Who assesses and monitors the quality of hospitals in Nigeria
Internal
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Clinical governance
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Board engagement
External
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Professional regulators
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The Public Service Commission
Assessing hospital quality
Two ways:
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inspections and the inspection teams must be fit for purpose
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The use of statistical data.
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Management Boards have to act on findings
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Transparency, efficiency and quality in hospitals
Quality officers with knowledge and skills in three areas:
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Technical skills (can assess and understand the range of improvement techniques);
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Relational and behavioural skills to provide leadership and vision
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Awareness and understanding of current healthcare policy developments that affect quality.
Staff Training and Development