Ghana Health Service Act 525 Overview

True (A)

The President

<p>To appoint the Regional Director of Health Service. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Research and Development Division (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clinical Division = Direct patient care Public Health Division = Community health and disease prevention Administration Division = Management and organizational support</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Regional Minister (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appointments and Promotion Committee = Chairmen are members of the Council Disciplinary Committee = Chairmen are members of the Council Other Committees = May comprise both members and non-members of the Council All Committees = Functions assigned by the Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By the President, based on the advice of the council, in consultation with the Public Services Commission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The District Chief Executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>District Director of Health Service = Responsible for implementing the Council's policies in the district District Health Committee = Advises the District Director of Health Service Council = Establishes divisions of the services within the district</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Administrative division (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Council (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Medical Superintendent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Regional Director</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To explain Council policies and promote coordination within the hospital (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical Superintendent = Ensuring execution of Council decisions Hospital Administrator = Day-to-day administration of the hospital Hospital Management Committee = Explaining policies and directives to staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical Superintendent</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The President (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>month</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may be removed from the Board. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resigning = Written notice required Not disclosing interest = Liable for removal Co-opting advisor = No voting rights Chairman absence = Another member presides</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To preside over the meetings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hire all teaching staff members directly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Four years</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chairman = Not an employee of the hospital Chief Administrator = Oversees hospital operations Dean of Medical School = Educational leadership Medical Director = Clinical oversight</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Director of Finance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Must be a woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Council can create committees made up of members of the Council, non-members, or both, and assign them specific tasks.

Two mandatory committees are the Appointments and Promotion Committee and the Disciplinary Committee.

The Council has the power to decide who's on each committee and what their job is.

The Council can create, abolish, or reorganize units or divisions within the Service with the Minister's approval.

The Council must establish specific divisions, including Public Health, Institutional Care, Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Health Administration and Support Services, Supplies, Stores and Drug Management, Human Resource Development, and Finance.

The President appoints the Director-General of the Service, who is the chief executive, based on the Council's recommendation.

The Director-General reports to the Council and follows their instructions, but they can provide technical advice to the Minister.

The Director-General must be a health professional with a lot of experience in planning, managing, and organizing health services.

The Medical Superintendent is the top administrator of a hospital, accountable for carrying out the decisions of the Health Council and responsible for the overall management of the hospital.

A health area is a designated geographical region within a district where healthcare services are provided, determined by the Health Council based on local needs and advice from Regional and District health leaders.

The Hospital Administrator is responsible for the daily administrative operations of the hospital and reports directly to the Medical Superintendent.

The Hospital Management Committee is a group of key hospital personnel responsible for communicating policies, coordinating activities within the hospital, and assisting with administration.

Representatives of the Health Workers Union have a voice on the Hospital Management Committee, providing a platform for workers' concerns and opinions.

The Medical Superintendent is the chair of the Hospital Management Committee.

The Council makes decisions about the functions of the different divisions within the healthcare service.

The Hospital Management Committee communicates the policies and directives of the Health Council to hospital employees.

A Teaching Hospital Board's key role is to establish and manage the policies and procedures of the Teaching Hospital, aligning them with the broader health policies of the government.

To ensure the Teaching Hospital effectively uses its financial resources, the Board adopts sound financial management practices.

Constant monitoring and improvement efforts are deployed by the Board to enhance the quality of patient care delivered at the Teaching Hospital.

The Board periodically assesses the Teaching Hospital's resources, including staffing, physical facilities, and finances, to determine if they are sufficient to meet the needs of the hospital.

The Board ensures that the policies, plans, and programs adopted are successfully implemented by the different units within the Teaching Hospital.

A Teaching Hospital Board is required to collaborate with other hospitals within the healthcare service to foster efficient functioning and resource sharing.

Subject to approval from the Minister, the Teaching Hospital Board sets the fees that patients must pay for their services.

The Board holds the authority to appoint staff members and determine their salaries and benefits, always following the existing laws and regulations.

A committee responsible for advising the District Director of Health Service on health matters in a district.

A body composed of various representatives, including district officials, religious leaders, health professionals, and traditional council members.

The District Chief Executive is responsible for appointing the chairman, health personnel, and two other individuals, including at least one woman.

Members, excluding ex-officio members, serve for a three-year term and are eligible for re-appointment.

The District Health Committee acts as an advisor to the District Director of Health Service and carries out delegated tasks from the Council.

They possess a public health qualification and are appointed by the President, with the possibility of delegation.

The District Director of Health Service, responsible for implementing the Council's policies in the district.

A District Director is accountable to the Director-General, Regional Director, and District Chief Executive for different aspects of their work.

A Teaching Hospital Board can be dissolved by the President of Ghana, in consultation with the Council of State.

A member of a Teaching Hospital Board can resign by informing the President in writing.

The Minister of Health recommends a replacement for the President to appoint when a vacant post exists on the Teaching Hospital Board. This, however, doesn't apply to ex-officio members.

The Minister of Health determines the terms and conditions of a Teaching Hospital Board member, including allowances, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance.

A Teaching Hospital Board must meet at least once a month, with the chairman setting the time and location.

A Teaching Hospital Board requires at least 6 members present to proceed with voting, a simple majority wins.

A Teaching Hospital Board can invite a person with expertise to attend meetings as an advisor, but they don't vote.

Teaching Hospital Board members with a financial conflict of interest in a matter being discussed must disclose it in writing and refrain from participation.

A Regional Health Committee advises the Regional Director of Health Service on their duties and carries out tasks assigned by the Council.

The Regional Health Committee sets its own rules for meetings, ensuring smooth operation.

A Regional Health Committee needs a majority of its members present to make decisions. This ensures a representative voice and prevents decisions being made by a small group.

The Regional Director appoints a secretary to support the Regional Health Committee. This officer helps the committee function smoothly and keeps organized records.

The Regional Director determines the secretary's tasks. This ensures the secretary's work aligns with the committee's needs.

A Regional Director oversees health services in a specific region. This includes planning, organizing, and managing healthcare delivery.

The President appoints Regional Directors based on the Council's recommendation. This ensures qualified individuals lead healthcare in the region.

A Regional Director implements the Council's decisions, taking advice from the Regional Health Committee. This ensures regional health strategies align with national goals.