From: Strengthening health professions regulation in Cambodia: a rapid assessment
Does Cambodia have a legal/regulatory system for health professionals that assures safety and quality? | Sub total | ||
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1. Laws—maximum possible score: 4 | |||
Are there existing laws for regulating health professionals? | 1/2 | 1/4 | |
Are the existing laws less than 10 years old? | 0/2 | ||
2. Regulatory institutions—maximum possible score: 6 | |||
Is there an existing regulator(s) for health professionals? | 1/2 | 3/6 | |
Is the regulator(s) well resourced? | 1/2 | ||
Is the regulator running effective regulatory systems and processes? | 1/2 | ||
3. Clarity—maximum possible score: 8 | |||
Are regulatory roles clear? | 1/2 | 2/6 | |
Do professionals understand their obligations? | 1/2 | ||
Is there a clear overarching strategy/policy for health professional regulation? | 0/2 | ||
4. Scope—maximum possible score: 8 | |||
Are all health professional groups regulated? | 1/2 | 2/8 | |
Of the groups that are regulated, are all members regulated? | Private sector? | 1/2 | |
Public sector? | 0/2 | ||
Non-governmental organization? | 0/2 | ||
5. Essential functions—maximum possible score: 10 | |||
Are all essential health professional regulatory functions in place? | Registration requirements | 1/2 | 4/10 |
Licensing requirements | 0/2 | ||
Standards | 1/2 | ||
Controls on health professional education | 1/2 | ||
Monitoring and compliance | 1/2 | ||
6. Cambodia’s needs—maximum possible score: 6 | |||
Does the regulatory scheme address Cambodia’s current needs? | 1/2 | 3/6 | |
Is the current regulatory scheme contributing to the government’s broader health system objectives? | 1/2 | ||
Does the current system meet ASEAN requirements for mutual recognition of health professional qualifications? | 1/2 | ||
15/40 |