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Minimum Service Delivery Standards for Hospitals
V1: 26 July 2018
SSDS
Measurable Criteria
Clause No.
6.5.2 Policies and procedures guide the care of high-risk patients, such as:
- emergency patients
- those who are comatose or on life support
- those with communicable diseases or Immuno-suppressed
- patients on dialysis
- vulnerable elderly and children
- seriously ill patients.
The patient record contains sufficient information to identify the patient, support the
diagnosis, justify the treatment and care, document the course and results of the treatment
and care, and promote continuity of care.
SSDS
Measurable Criteria
Clause No.
6.6.17 There is a hospital policy, which allows patients access to their records.
6.6.17
Safe and appropriate discharge, transfer or referral of patients is based on the patient’s
health status and need for continuing care.
SSDS
Measurable Criteria
Clause No.
6.7.1 A written procedure including criteria to determine readiness for discharge, transfer or
referral of patients is used and specifies who is authorised to use it.
Operating Theatres provide safe, hygienic and appropriate services for patients and are
coordinated with other services of the hospital to provide continuity of care.
SSDS
Measurable Criteria
Clause No.
7.1.3 & 7.1.4 Anaesthetic services are provided by qualified, registered and experienced
7.1.3
anaesthetists.
An anaesthetist is present for all surgical procedures 24 hours a day.
7.1.4
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Minimum Service Delivery Standards for Hospitals
V1: 26 July 2018
Operational policies and procedures clearly describe the key processes of the operating
theatre and/or department, the responsibility of the staff and expected results. Records
provide accurate information for analysis and evaluation.
SSDS
Measurable Criteria
Clause No.
7.2.1 & 7.2.2 Rules for visiting hours, number and kind of visitors/attendants are clearly defined
and visibly posted. Wherever needed, facilities are provided for relatives to sit at
7.2.1
Sufficient, qualified and experienced staff monitors patients in the recovery room to
7.2.10
Safe and adequate facilities and equipment are provided to meet the needs and volume of
patients undergoing procedures in the operating theatre(s).
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