Decision No. 437/QD-BYT of the Ministry of Health stipulates the list of medical equipment for provincial, district general hospitals, regional multi-purpose clinics, commune health stations, and village medical kits. This decision takes effect from the date of issuance and replaces previous decisions.
Scope of application
Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities; Heads of Health Services of Ministries
Key points
- Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities → develop annual investment projects to supplement and upgrade medical equipment according to the List prescribed in Article 1.
- Heads of Health Services of Ministries → develop plans to invest in medical equipment to meet healthcare needs according to the List prescribed in Article 1.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Ensuring adequate and modern medical equipment, improving the quality of healthcare services.
- Negative impact: May increase investment costs for the healthcare sector.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What does the list of medical equipment specified in this decision include?
This decision issues the list of medical equipment for provincial, district general hospitals, regional multi-purpose clinics, commune health stations, and village medical kits.
What must the Director of the Health Department do according to this decision?
The Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities must develop annual investment projects to supplement and upgrade medical equipment according to the List prescribed in Article 1.
What responsibility does the Head of Health Service have?
The Heads of Health Services of Ministries must develop plans to invest in medical equipment to meet healthcare needs according to the List prescribed in Article 1.
When does this decision take effect?
This decision takes effect fifteen days after the date of issuance and replaces Decision No. 1419/BYT-QĐ dated August 23, 1996.
To whom does this decision apply?
This decision applies to the Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities and Heads of Health Services of Ministries.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the issuance of the list of medical equipment for provincial general hospitals, district general hospitals, regional multi-purpose clinics, commune health stations, and village medical kits
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THE MINISTER OF HEALTH
Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 68/CP dated October 11, 1993 on the functions, tasks, and authorities of the organizational structure of the Ministry of Health
At the proposal of: The Director of the Medical Equipment and Construction Department, the Director of the Treatment Department, the Ministry of Health,
Pursuant to …;
Article 1. Now hereby promulgates the List of medical equipment for provincial general hospitals, district general hospitals, regional multi-purpose clinics, commune health stations, and village medical kits.
Article 2.
1. Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities shall base themselves on the List of medical equipment stipulated in Article 1 of this Decision to prepare annual investment projects for supplementing and upgrading medical equipment.
2. Heads of the Health Sector shall base themselves on the List of medical equipment stipulated in Article 1 of this Decision to prepare plans for investing in medical equipment to meet the requirements of medical examination and treatment.
Article 3. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of issuance and replaces Decision No. 1419/BYT-QD dated August 23, 1996 of the Minister of Health regarding the list of medical equipment for provincial general hospitals, district general hospitals, regional multi-purpose clinics, and commune health stations.
Article 4. Gentlemen/Ladies: The Director of the Office, the Directors of the Departments: Medical Equipment and Construction, Treatment, Finance and Accounting, Planning, and other relevant Departments under the Ministry of Health, Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities, Heads of the Health Sector are responsible for implementing this Decision.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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